Koi Images

Koi images are used by Koi hobbyists for many different reasons. The methods they use can be determined by how they are going to use them. Images of the fish and the Koi ponds as well can be used.

Many Koi enthusiasts like to document the progress the fish are making in growth and coloration, as it can be used as a measurement of their good health.

Commercial breeders and sellers as well as hobbyists frequently use pictures to buy sell and trade fish over the internet. Images of these beautiful and colorful fish work very well to show off these fish. Using email or images on various websites can save a great deal of time and possibly travel to view the Koi live.

Pictures of Koi ponds are also a great way to get ideas for designing and building your own pond. These images are also great for planning your landscaping around the pond.

The use of beautiful plants as well as a wide variety of waterfall displays and arched bridges and distinct lighting arrays can be seen. They can be a great help guiding you through the design process of you pond. a search on Google will result in thousands of images to view. Plenty to get you started on an assortment of design ideas.

Taking pictures of your Koi fish is not as easy as it looks, and takes a great deal of patients. If your want to try taking picures of your fish and pond here are some pointers to help:

Koi are always on the move and they tend to dart around so you'll want to set your shutter speed to maximum in order not to blur the pictures.

Use as many different angles as you can. Many of your pictures won't turn out, but if you take a lot of pictures and have a wide variety of angles, your sure to have plenty of usable pictures. You may want to use something like a ruler or an object that will give your fish and the pond some size perspective in order to measure the progress you fish have made in growth and coloration.

For light colored fish you should use a contrasting dark colored background and for dark fish use a light colored background. Whatever you do remember to take your time and be patient. The Koi will move at their own pace and you will find that you have to adjust to them.

Take lots of pictures from lots of angles. And as many different lighting settings as you can and you should have plenty of good pictures to choose from.

The use of images will surely make the adventure of Raising Koi Fish a much more delightful pastime.

Mark Justice is a koi fish enthusiast. For information on koi images, visit http://www.raisingkoifish.com