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Stickles in a Pickle

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Posted by John Robinson on March 29, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Stickles in a Pickle

Three Spined Sticklebacks
From my freshwater fish sessions.
It was interesting that whilst mating(or trying to,) the male's ventrals took on this wierd fluorescent appearance which seemed to be brought out by the flashes.
Two Metz 402's in front(heavily baffled) -one small slave on top of the tank. D200 Standard lens with close up lenses ( a 1 and a 2D I think )
Processed in PaintShop Pro but not a lot done.

Comments Welcome
John Robinson.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on March 30, 2008 at 4:50 AM
Superb John

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Posted by Rene de Heer on March 30, 2008 at 5:24 AM
Not an easy shot i reckon but you pulled it off!
Rene de heer
Posted by John Robinson on March 30, 2008 at 6:45 AM
Thanks.
I reckon the description of the spines should have been irridiscent (? spelling )) not flourescent,
JohnR
Posted by Paul Inglis on March 30, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Hi John,

Stunning capture!
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Posted by David Taylor on March 30, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Terrific 'tiddlers' John.

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Posted by eric weight on March 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Do the males not usually go brilliant red in the belly region when they are breeding, John?
Great shot. Makes me wish I was 10 again.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Austin Thomas on March 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Very nice John,

Austin
Posted by John Robinson on March 30, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Thanks all.
Appreciate your interest.,
Eric -They usually do.
JohnR