Uploaded: October 26, 2002 16:31:39
Ruth Denton October 26, 2002
Shelley, this is a great shot! I love it. #11653Tess Campbell May 26, 2019
...a blue ribbon winner if I ever saw one :o) #19421Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019
Thanks for your comments everyone! Tess you are too funny! BetterPhoto community, this photo of mine was copied off of another photo contest site, no right click protection there, and another person entered it into a county fair. It won a blue ribbon, but I received no credit. Tess recognized the photo when she visited the fair and contacted me about it. Having no positive outcome from this matter, I have limited my photo sharing sites to BetterPhoto.com, BestFoto.com. These are the only two photo sites that I know of that have right click protection for photographers' works. Taking that extra step to protect our copyright means alot to me. Nothing is fail proof I know, but I feel less vulnerable at these sites. #19424Maxine Snyder May 26, 2019
What a shame, Shelley that you didn't get the credit for it! This really is a terrific shot....and yes, it DOES look like he's smiling! Looks like he should be on the cover of some children's book...The Happy Fishie or something! Great job! #19433Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
It's a great shot, Shelley!! You should say what site it was, so we can all avoid such things! #19451Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
This is really cute, Shelley. :) #19473Carole Lydon May 26, 2019
A really great photo Shelley. Sorry to hear about the "other site" problems. Keep on snapping............... #19521Lianne E. Cook May 26, 2019
sorry that someone stole from you, such a shame, the creep! This is fabulous I absolutely love that smile, sure makes it look harmless :o) #19640Gregory K. Peterson May 26, 2019
After you mentioned the right-click protection, I tried it and it wasn't protected. #19651Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019
That's strange Gregory. When I view my photo full size and right click, a message comes up that you should contact the site about all articles and photos. You don't receive the usual right click choices, such as copy, paste, etc. #19653Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019
Aha, I think you right clicked the small version of the photo. #19654Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
Congrats, Shelley!! #22500Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
Congrats on getting your OWN well-deserved win with this great shot. :) #22503Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
Way to go Shelley! A most deserved win! #22518Tess Campbell May 26, 2019
knew this was a winner...... :o) #22629Lianne E. Cook May 26, 2019
yay! #22657Ruth Denton May 26, 2019
I knew this was a winner! Congratulations to you Shelley!!!!! #22688Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations Shelley! I missed some great photos in the month of October, and this was one of them. Awesome shot!Cathy :) #22692
Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019
Thanks so much everyone! This little guy has since been relocated to another aquarium, larger but not as well lit. His iridescent eyes are not all aglow anymore and he almost looks colorless. I was lucky to get the shot when I did, but even with him not being as colorful, I still go and take a peek every time just to see that little goofy guy with his smile and big eyes. #22811June Marie Sobrito May 26, 2019
Congratulations! Adoreable shot. #22883Shirley D. Cross-Taylor May 26, 2019
Congratulations, Shelley! It does really look like it's smiling. Great sharpness and color. #23055Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019
Woo hooo Shelley girl!! You did it again!! Another win with this cutie!! I am soooo happy for you!! Do you believe this has been the first chance I have had to get my butt over here since winners were announced? Arrrgh! You go Girl!! #23273Linda Slater May 26, 2019
Wow great one Shelley, Congrats on your win. #23521Laura Clay-Ballard May 17, 2005
Incredible Image! Simply incredible! #1360529Amanda Price September 17, 2005
lol! How cute! Congrats on your win! #1849336Ginger Riddle October 08, 2005
What kind of lighting was used in his aquarium? #1930512Keith L. Clayton November 11, 2005
Unbelievable caprture!! So well done!! #2064161Martie Last August 20, 2006
This is a real Show Stoppper! #3189907Laura E. Swan October 16, 2009
Your smiling fish has sure made me smile!!!I saw it on the BP winners circle area tonight and had to slow down to tell you how much I like it!!!
-Laura
(HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR BIG WIN!!!) #8041583
Christine Lobsinger October 16, 2009
Thanks to my friend Laura above... I was directed to your smiley fish... and I am SMILING TOO... BIG TIME! THis guy has to be the best looking fish I've ever seen!!! Love the colours/clarity/his eyes/and huge smile..Congrats to you Shelley on a well deserved WINNER!!!!
SMILING WITH YOU
CHRISTINE #8042109
Jane E. Kirn January 02, 2010
What a winner, and most amusing fish indeed. The color, the fun fish! Great stuff. #8263747paul parent June 10, 2011
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