Daryl Bauer, Fisheries Outreach Program Manager
I have heard that you do not find more art work with fish as the subject because fish are expressionless. They have no eyelids, they are just cold, cold-blooded, slimy, underwater creatures. It is hard to make art work that gives the viewer an emotional response with subjects that are emotionless.
Do not know if I agree with that. If this saugeye was not smiling, I do know know what it was doing!?
As you can see, that fish was more than happy to pose for a photo with me. It looked in the camera, stood at attention, fins erect. Was happy to know that after the shot, it was going back in the water!
Hope you have a chance to get out this weekend. Make sure the ice is safe. Put a smile on a fish’s face!