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    Well, its a start at least. Got a package in the mail today from Thatfishplace.com. Along with a catalog they sent a letter letting me know that while my photo submission did not make it to the cover, it was a finalist and did make it to Page 15. So anyone that gets Thatfishplace catalog, check my picture out on page 15!! Its of my White Butterfly pair.

    My next step is the cover And TFH.
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    Congrats anyhow Any pictures for those who can't get a hold on that magazine?
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    Congrats Matt, it is a start! Bet if you wait a few months and submit some pics of those new AF's they would give you cover. Funny but most pics of Discus I've seen over the years in the catalogs have all been some variety of Turk. They are the classics.
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    Congrats! It's always nice to see good healthy looking fish in photos.

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    Problem is, its tough to get a great discus shot that they want on the cover...in a bare tank. Magazines are all about all the colors and surroundings too. So maybe I can work on something to remedy that.

    Thanks all.
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    Good for you Matt! It's a start for sure. I am sure if you keep at it, you will get many more published as well. All the best...Bill

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    I think it's GREAT! You got published! Can I see the pic now? Do you have a photo album that I can access?

    Your dad passed up a huge opportunity when he didn't go to work for National Geogarpic.
    I hope you take your camera with you everywehere and take pictures of everything you see. Macro is good, but there is so much more. You are good,
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    Thank you both. Really is a passion of mine.

    Liz i'm working on a website/gallery type of deal to keep all of my keepers in. Photobucket is to jammed packed with other stuff to, closing in on the 900 image mark there...and I don't usually open that up publically. I'll keep you informed though.

    I'd show the original picture, but at the moment my desktop computer is down for the count. Building a new computer (another expensive hobby of mine) this coming week.
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    Congrats Matt! I'll be sure to check out their catalog and wish you the best of luck in your next submission!

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    Heres a bad picture of the photo in the magazine. Other then the cover, its the first actual submitted picture.
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    That is so cool, you must be very proud and honoured Next time, show off your fishes from Kenny's July shipment. Off course, decorate your tank as you say (grab viewers attention)

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    Congrats Matt!

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    Congrats Matt, I was just looking through the catalog today and totally forgot that your picture was in it. As soon as I saw the fish, I knew it was your photo! Good luck with making the cover shot!

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    Haha thanks Eddie.
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    It really is a great picture of beautiful discus Matt!
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