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Sky Gold, Yellow Koi in a Dark Pond

A bright yellow and orange koi swims at the surface of a dark green-black pond. Wavy blue and cream reflections of sky ripple across the water around and below the fish, and small bubbles dot the surface. The whole image has a painterly, brushed texture.

A single glowing yellow koi against near-black water, with blue and cream sky ripples running through it. The strong yellow-on-dark contrast stops the eye from across a room. The brushed, oil-like surface makes a familiar pond subject feel like a painting. Most koi pictures are busy with several fish, lily pads or a garden. This one has one fish, one dark field and one band of blue light, so it reads clearly even from a distance.

Artwork by Omaste Witkowski