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A 48-year-old Thai photographer Visarute Angkatavanich captures a beautiful aquatic art portraying Siamese fighting fish (Betta Splendens) in a different way. Against stark contrasts of white and black backgrounds, he creates fantastic photos of these animals using crystalline aquariums, powerful lenses and spectacular lighting. The effect is truly magnificent transforming the fish into magical creatures as though they were hovering in the air instead of water.

After 20 years of working in the commercial field, the artist started the ornamental fish project that was inspired by the memories of his own childhood pet fish. These pieces of art have become a huge success on the Internet, primarily within the gallery of Betta Splends. Although, a greater notoriety came later when the images were introduced in the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models as wallpapers.

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The Elegant And Fantastic Poses Of Aquarium Fish Captured By A Thai Photographer

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Lynn Noyes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be one fish shown three time. Bettas are Siamese Fighting fish and they will fight any other male in the area. The females do not have the long fins.

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Alia G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love bettas so much. I have a sorority of 6 females, one female with a tank to herself, and a male in a community tank. They're beautiful, personable fish.

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Piku
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually i don't know that much about fishes.. and it is too captivating that i didn't gave a second thought and just typed the text..

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Margot Paz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen, of anything!+

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly lovely fish, but the Betta trade is the saddest of all the fish trade- people forcing these fish to live in the tiniest of fish bowls alone (due to fighting) living a horrific existence. These photos probably on serve to make people want more bettas, and that breaks my heart.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think people are becoming more educated around this point. My Bettas are in a 13 gallon tank that's nicely aquascaped. If you have a bigger tank, you can also have more than one male Betta. They just need space.

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John Kamau
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You left a girl coz she looked kinda plump... Finally, she gets a supportive partner who walks her and dresses her like a queen... and Now you want her back...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh oh, this fish has pop eye! Daily water changes and possibly antibiotics if it gets more severe are needed!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"So, what would you like your wedding dress to look like? " Me: *shows this pic*

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Inna K.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lighting makes it look like it's made from the most fragile glass in the world! Amazing eye for light.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a dancer with an amazing dress!!! If I'd see the pic out of context, I'd never guess it was a fish!!!

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