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The name "koi" dates back to about 500 B.C. when it was first mentioned and recorded to describe a wild carp presented by King Shoko of Ro to Confucius on the birth of his first son. The Japanese word for carp is "koi". The preferred name in Japan for all single or multicolored carp is Nishikigoi, from the Japanese word "nishiki", used to describe an expensive cloth of many colors imported from India. Nishikigoi are held in such high regard that they are recognized as the national fish of Japan. Japanese Koi are by far the most beautiful and desirable fish to keep in an outdoor water garden, and described as Living Jewels by author Steve Hinkling of the book "Living Jewels of the Orient". The photos, taken on April 1st, 2008, at Ramat Hanadiv Memorial Gardens, are dedicated with love to Hiromi Green, a great artist and a wonderful sensitive person, who is in my eyes a "Living Jewel of the Orient".
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gerry logan 06 May 2008
OMG what an awsome catch of these beauties great captureSusan Epps Oliver 19 Apr 2008
Lovely work, Lili......these fish are so very beautiful :)Barry Huyett 19 Apr 2008
beautiful!Jessica Courtley-Rose 19 Apr 2008
AWESOMELucia Stewart 19 Apr 2008
Fantastic shots Lili!Ruth Kauffman 19 Apr 2008
WOW!! Great capture and wonderful story!! I learn something everytime I come here!! :):)Alberto D'Assumpcao 19 Apr 2008
Fascinating captures, Lili!Sigridur Bachmann 19 Apr 2008
Outstanding photos Lili.!! Great compose and colors.!!!Celeste Smith 19 Apr 2008
Great shot Lili!!!Jacki Bowler 19 Apr 2008
The title is spot on, with their colours and sheen they are jewel-like indeed. A beautifully composed shot and I love the vivid green of the lilypads against the dark water :o))Jan Jacob Mekes 19 Apr 2008
Fantastic!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 19 Apr 2008
MARVELLOUS!!!Lior Goldenberg 18 Apr 2008
Love them both, but the second image is a real gem!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 18 Apr 2008
GORGEOUS Fish!!!Fantastic Artistic captures!!!Great camera work,my Dear Friend!!!:)Darlene Bayne 18 Apr 2008
I love koi, they are so beautifully colored. Very lovely Lili.jamie winter 18 Apr 2008
most awesome Lili!!!!!!!!! great shot!!!!!!Jodi Keys 18 Apr 2008
Lili i love Koi wonderful shot my friend!Anonymous Guest 18 Apr 2008
beautifulalma groskinsky 18 Apr 2008
Wonderful picture know it was not easy to get them in this perfect order bravo my friend...Joanna Jungjohann 18 Apr 2008
beautiful photograph Lili, can I come fishing? snickerl do dagum, just kidding. they are totally awesome!Warren Ballard 18 Apr 2008
Spectacular Lili, so clear and colorful. Kudos to you!Anonymous Guest 18 Apr 2008
fantastic, real natureJoke Schotting 18 Apr 2008
Wonderful images my dear friend!!!Julie Mayser 18 Apr 2008
These are really superb photos, Lili, and thank you for the history lesson! I especially like the second photo , it would be fun to paint with the reflections!Anonymous Guest 18 Apr 2008
Looks like you made happy our beautiful Hiromi :-) I never saw them in real life and they're wonderful art of nature. Great shots, Lili (and thank you for new lesson:-) Shalom from Sepharad.Emily Reed 18 Apr 2008
BEAUTIFUL CLEAR PICTURES! HARD TO CAPTURE THESE!Anonymous Guest 18 Apr 2008
Lili, Lili, LILI! I'm very moved and touched that you made this ART! You are so kind lady. I have great memories of Koi. When I was small we had some beautiful Koi in my paretns's house's pond. When I back to Japan, I go to near the my parents's house's Shinto Shrine and I love to watching Koi...when I watching the Koi I can forget about any kind of problems. They gave me great calm and now you made me feel so paradise. Big thank you dear Lili, Love, Hiromijoost 18 Apr 2008
Marvellous and very clear images,Lili!!José Fortunato 18 Apr 2008
Wonderful, Lili !