Rhythm, Flow and Peace in life - Koi Fish in Butterfly World - v3-#18

Today's Picture to Ponder Photos
Koi Fish  in Butterfly World, Coconut Creek, FL

While walking through it, on my recent visit to Butterfly World, I was drawn to the Koi fish pond by the flow of their movement. Of these three photos the middle one is my favorite. It was the overall composition, with the fish in the top photo, facing downwards that had me arrange the three photos as they are presented here.
                      
In the middle photo, I find fascinating the seemingly transparent tail of the fish. I also love the play, rhythm and contrast of the sky reflections. The bottom photo is included because it shows some more of the traditional colors of the Koi fish I usually see.
                                         
Self-Reflecting Queries
These fish seem to symbolize a smooth and gentle ease as they navigate their way through, in and around their environment.
                     
Are there places in your life where you may be feeling stuck? If so, I wonder if recalling the images of these fish could provide you with some freedom.
                     
Also, in the last issue of Picture to Ponder, in the Self-Reflecting Queries, I spoke of simplification. I suddenly recalled my discussion, as I began wandering on the web for examples to build a related yet, diversionary tale here, citing SWIMMY by Leo Lionni, one of my favorite children's books. I often used this story and the illustrations in a variety of ways with young children when I taught art in an elementary school many years ago.
                     
I brought myself back to my intention of completing Picture to Ponder issues simply and with ease - focus being an important element for me to keep remembering. I do so love wandering through life sometimes, in the way these Koi fish seem to be moving through theirs.
                     
What is your preferred style and pattern? Are there chosen elements of behavior for which you want to create reminders for yourself?
                     
Whatever they are, I wish you a joyful, peaceful flow in your life.

Comments

[Eileen BOURKE]

Shiela,
These photos are gorgeous!
The reflections of sunlight give them mystical quality.
And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Pisces.
Keep up the wonderful work!
Fondly,
Eileen