Fish Lips Metal Print

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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) There are many mysteries for those of us who do not spend any time swimming under water in our lakes, streams or oceans. I used to enjoy doing so as a young boy, but gave it up shortly after watching the movie "Jaws". So, I have missed out on finding the answers to many age-old questions. Such as, Do fish sink to the bottom when they stop swimming ? Do fish sleep with their eyes closed or open ? Can fish kiss? One day I found some answers during a visit to the Newport Aquarium just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. There, a beautiful and silvery colored one swam right up close and showed me that he really did have ...Fish Lips.

I created this image from my original photograph taken on location by adding digital enhancements, textures and painterly-style effects. These effects and image details will become more visible by clicking inside the green magnifier square as the cursor is placed over the image.

My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...