I'm Ready For My Close-Up

[Emma Turner]

It's been a while since I posted any pictures of Marge, and a few days ago she was being particularly co-operative (most probably after an extra portion of prawns. ). I managed to get a few close-ups, and here are the results:





The eye, suborbital spine groove, and nasal nare (please note raised 'tubercle' type bumps on her head, which I'm not convinced are just the usual sensory pores which tend to follow a line and are more apparent....).


The eye, even closer.


Turned on it's side for better viewing, a close up of the pores/tubercles and nasal nare.


Extreme close-up of nasal nare.


We'd better not tell her we've seen right up her nose!


And a couple of rare shots of the very shy and reclusive Emperor Botia:





Not once have I seen these shoaling together since adding them (there are 6 in the tank). In fact, I've only ever seen 2 right out in the open at the same time - different ends of the tank.

Emma

[brett_fishman]

oh my, marge, what large barbels you have?

great pics emma, as always

-brett.

[mistergreen]

Do you know what kind of super powers those barbels have?
super-sensitivity? electrical or heat sensitity?

[Graeme Robson]

Great close-ups Emma!

Lovely looking Emperor! I think i've seen two of my Emperor's together once. They have also hid for a good 8 days on the trot. Not good on the old ticker....

[Ded1]

I "hate" you guys. What the heck, you all use hubble telescope for taking these pictures?

Seriously - wonderfule...this loach is already a legend

[loachmom]

Wonderful photos, again! Thanks Emma

[Martin Thoene]

Super macro! She's a beauty.

Martin.

[connor]

Whoa Emma,

have you considered to register Marge at Weight Watchers?

Connor

[Tinman]

So many models under one roof ,The spine groove is so intresting.I thought it laid on top and opened like a door but I see now it is under a flap of skin,Thank You for the EXCELLENT input

[Barracuda518]

Very nice pictures

The one with the very close up of the eye makes me feel like she is staring at me and asking, "what are you looking at?"

[helen nightingale]

Thanks Emma, they are amazing shots. i hope you gave her extra prawns another day as a thanks.


Graeme what did your pet insurance company say when you rang them back to say "its ok, they've come back to life again".

those emperors are very beautifull. its a shame you have both found them to be elusive

[Graeme Robson]

Ring them back? I've always wondered what that cheque was for.......

[Jim Powers]

That Marge is so photogenic.

[tariesindanrie]

She is simply stunning! Just how long is she now?

[Keith Wolcott]

Thanks Emma. Like Tinman I didn't know that the spine is under a flap of skin. Very interesting!