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Dear All! I simply love koi. I always have. They are just fish - then again, they are not, of course!The Wikipedia knows this about them: Koi ( 鯉 ? , English / ˈ k ɔɪ / , Japanese:  [koꜜi] ) or more specifically nishikigoi ( 錦鯉 ? , [niɕi̥kiꜜɡo.i] , literally " brocaded carp"), are ornamental varieties of domesticated common carp ( Cyprinus carpio ) that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens Yes, they are beautiful to look at and thus, decorative and VERY MUCH SO. Some of them are expensive. But for me and for many others these animals are more precious because of their contemplative nature. I...

Dear friends of the forest, dear guests, dear All! Below please find March's favourites of @ForestRefuge. Check them out if you haven't already!First, the choice of @MademoiselleOrtie Autumn lights by @JoaRosa The colors are so soft and so bright at the same time. The treatment of the light is also so realistic. It's quiet and still powerful. I really like this representation of autumn ! footprints by What a cute little fella ! I mean, don't you just wanna know him, know more about him ? I just find him so sympathetic!@InsanelyCute: Me, too! Do these little ones really leave footprints? If they do they might be so tiny the human e...

So, there. Last day of the year. I'm getting ready for the new year party. Which means stress, but that's ok. Because that party is going to be lots of fun.So, take care! Don't drink too much and leave your hands off fireworks!I wish you all A Happy New Year and hope to read you soon in January 2016!