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Takayuki Fukada (Japan) 
The driftwood arrangement reminiscent of the large tree in the center is very impressive, and the effect of the fish swimming just above it gives the piece a mysterious atmosphere. Another thing is that the contrast between the strong shadow of the driftwood and the bright background is exquisite, giving the scape a sense of breadth and depth. However, the overall composition is symmetrical and lacks movement, so please add some more variation. 

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
The arrangement of large old trees was very well thought out and strengthened this study in which the fish were photographed in a very good spot. However, the simplicity and empty parts of the background seem to leave the composition incomplete. Overall congratulations on a good job. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
This artwork resembles last year's entry with a similar concept. It seems intentionally designed with a symmetrical layout. While symmetry can sometimes feel rigid, the front part is enhanced beautifully by the root display. The arrangement and health of the aquatic plants are also excellent. Thicker driftwood in the center might have been even better, but its current appearance is already quite beautiful.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain) 
Magnificent work. A special forest, where I highlight the visual impact of the foreground with that imposing tree made up of 3 trunks and its large roots, they remind me of the large ficus that adorn some of the main parks in my city as if they were the best of the monuments that the visitor can find. An original point of this work that is not usually seen in others is the implicit vanishing point that makes you think that there is beyond the great tree. The healthy planting and the perfect school of preacox are the perfect icing on the cake. To add a but to the setup, it would have been better to find the light source only in the back of the tree to emphasize the scenery and not so much light reflected on the sides that distracts the view, and in the same way as the large tree as the main element It gives it initial visual impact, it subtracts planes from the work with which to achieve a greater sensation of depth. Congratulations for this excellent work. 

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea) 
This work is a series of works by the aquascaper who won the 4th place in 2023. The aquascaper's characteristics are so strong that you can see who the aquascaper is. The left and right reflections are very good, and the details are better than the previous work, but the pressure and tension of the giant tree seem to be lower than the previous work. Perhaps the feeling given by the previous work was too strong. However, I look forward to seeing the characteristics of the aquascaper and the characteristics of the work again next year. Thank you.

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Takayuki Fukada (Japan) 
I think it's a scape that has been completed at a very high level in every dimension. The balanced composition and depth created by the strong driftwood arrangement, and the combination of beautiful plants and fish give viewers a sense of the refined harmony of nature. On the other hand, because I am an artist capable of creating such amazing scape, I would like to see you try your hand at creating a new style of layout that no one has seen before. Creating a new layout style is actually the most difficult and challenging thing, but I am sure this author is already at that level. 

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. The classic montage that always creates the discussion of whether we are facing a forest or a simple underwater. Be that as it may, you always like this type of montage if it is well executed, and this one is. The hardscape is beautiful and the planting is perfect...god, I like those stones, I want them. The fish are in their place and I can say little negative about this work, except that the competition is strong, I would not be surprised to find it higher in the final result than I have put it. Congratulations on the work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
To create this design, he appears to have put significant effort into detailing the hardscape and aquatic plants. The arrangement looks very successful. It caused some restrictions because the root varieties used were Red Moor wood. Still, it is beautiful enough. The plant selections were very successful. Congratulations for this good job.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea) 
It shows a layout that gives a comfortable feel. The stones that are in harmony with the driftwood are very impressive in their layout. The gravel used on the left and right sides of the front is seen as heterogeneous, and the aquatic plants are in good condition but less mature. I think I would have seen a better work if you had a little more time. Congratulations. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
This artwork may not make a strong first impression, but the more you look at it, the more its charm becomes apparent. The artist has skillfully utilized sophisticated colors of the aquatic plants, and their arrangement appears natural. The choice to partially obscure the clear path in the center adds depth to the piece. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful work. 

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Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
Its majestic root pieces, as well as its relaxing structure and lively aquatic life, offer great pleasure to the viewer. The lotuses stretching on the water surface are eye-catching. Congratulations on a good job 

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
This artwork exudes strength through the use of thick driftwood. It could potentially appear heavy, but the skilled placement of aquatic plants resolves this issue. If the Tiger Lotus had grown more fully, it might have enhanced the piece even further, but its current appearance is already beautiful.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain) 
Great work. A very natural underwater aquarium, with a simple hardscape without great pretensions and with the main objective of leaving all the prominence to the most classic plants with more submerged character, so to speak; ferns, anubias, bolbitis, mosses and of course, lotus. The feeling of being in front of a submerged landscape is undeniable. The problem is that everything makes up a big wall that overwhelms you. There is no interest beyond the foreground and the opening from which the magnificent school of cardinals can be sensed emerging can be defined as the vanishing point, but for my taste, it lacks more light and being clearer. Congratulations on the work. 

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
the natural style is extraordinary, and I feel like I am in a real lake or river. Plus, the use of lotus plants makes it even more like real rivers and lakes.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. A clear example that with little you can achieve a lot. And I say this because the elements used are apparently simple, remains of trunks and stones with flat surfaces and little contrast in both texture and color...however, its author has managed to get the most out of each element, thanks above all to a excellent planting that transmits liveliness and strength to the assembly. But... how much more would he have achieved if he had incorporated small elements on the beach? ...that enrich the assembly in details, small stones, pieces of wood and details of plants of different types, something to stop and analyze beyond the general overview. Congratulations on the work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
I can say that the majesty of the large root pieces and their shapes extending forward are interesting. But I think that the preferred rock pieces and some of the plant species used in the foreground were the wrong decision. Overall, congratulations on a good job.

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
The use of thick driftwood and strong shadows creates an impactful and stunning artwork. Particularly, the staging of the background is impressive. Adding more details like aquatic plants or gravel on the foreground floor would have been nice, but the current appearance is already sufficiently beautiful. 

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Takayuki Fukada (Japan) 
The driftwood arrangement is amazing and a very original landscape. What's interesting is that there is a change in the way the driftwood is displayed, with the main driftwood clearly indicated and all of the driftwood flowing towards one point at the top. With more plants to add variety, the landscape would have been even more impressive and complete.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
The use of root pieces was very well thought out, but there was insufficient time for the plants to develop. I think this work would have been much better if the plants had completed their development. In fact, it is very obvious that the moss added in the foreground was glued recently. In general, the work was very well thought out, but I think there was not enough time. .congratulations on a job well done.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
Here the aquascaper had a lot of customization work. Although I find the photography a little saturated. I liked the general composition because it has balance in harmony. I believe the midplane could be higher to give more depth.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Very detailed hardscape. but I see the plants are still immature and there are traces of glue on the driftwood. But overall it is very nice to look at. Very high ability to compose hardscape starting from ideas and detailing. if only the plants were more mature and had more variety I would rate this in my top 3 ratings. 

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
A very striking hardscape, with very good wood work. The lines created by the woods, alternating green, brown and dark, give the assembly a special charm. It's a shame that the plantation looks immature and scarce, the ricardia seems to be beginning to wake up from the DSM. Congratulations on the work. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This is a striking artwork with distinctive and impressive details using driftwood. While the growth period of the aquatic plants may appear somewhat lacking, the selection and arrangement of the plants are appropriate and beautiful. Given a bit more time for the background aquatic plants to grow fully, it could have been even more stunning. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful piece.

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Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
The hardscape may have been well thought out, but the plant density was too high and the composition was left behind. I think the moss and buce species added to the sand in the foreground are too crowded. Thanks for the job 

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
I must say that it is very good work in practically all aspects but that it starts from an ill-defined base, perhaps... although it is still a subjective point of view. But in my opinion, this work could well be analyzed in parts, first from the central part to the right where we have the vanishing point and then from the central part to the left, where we find another area with notable differences, and I am not just referring to to the path and whether or not there is a second explicit vanishing point or not. But in the planting, you can see that on the left it is richer in details while on the right it is more sober, based mainly on moss with notable pruning work. I already say that it can be somewhat subjective, but having to analyze a work in parts and not as a whole is not a good start when the competition is great. Congratulations on the work.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil) 
Vanishing point and golden point rule well used. Fauna in the shadow area to highlight. This aquascaper knew how to use style to his advantage. My reservation is the use of sand on the front, which was very linear. Maybe if I used some small entries it would increase the depth issue. The sequence of vertical upper trunks in the middle of the layout were very similar. The issue of perspective needed to be worked on more. However, realize that it is a layout with a lot of technique as well. Good job.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia) 
wow, I like the petite anubias that seems to hang, at first I thought it was a Monte Carlo plant. The use of fissiden plants and various neat moss plants requires long maintenance. The hardscape needs to be exposed and not covered too much by moss. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork is exceptionally well-structured. The artist has created a stunning piece by effectively utilizing aquatic plants to avoid potential clutter. While reducing the use of moss might have made it more impactful, the current appearance is already very beautiful. Impressive work.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain) 
Good work. When you see a work of this style, in which its author shows his incredible skills when it comes to recreating a lush jungle, taking care of the smallest detail, you think about what you can tell its author and not be unfair. I would simply like to invite you to analyze the differences that exist between this work and that of "Borneo Life". We must recreate a piece of nature without it looking like it was made by the hand of man. The planting in the foreground is rich in details but excessive, it seems overloaded and even more so if you compare it with the trees in the background. Blurring in the photo can be a valid resource for the vanishing point to convey a sense of depth, but in intermediate shots it is more of an error. Congratulations on the work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye) 
It would not be wrong to say that it is a design in which pinnatifida plants have been used quite well lately. It is good to use red and green plants in proportion. The stalactites used on the trees are well thought out. I congratulate you on your beautiful work.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia) 
The forest style is very neat and colorful, I feel like I am in the forest and in the flower garden. To make this forest style requires high and painstaking technique, by combining several small pieces of wood into a large tree. Very good plant blending makes this work very detailed and looks deep. I like this style.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil) 
Despite being a well-used style in recent years. What I found interesting was the depth issue that the aquascaper used in this layout. The foreground needed more layers.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork seems to be by an artist who handles driftwood very skillfully. While many recent works use thick driftwood, this piece successfully creates depth with a combination of smaller driftwood pieces. The arrangement and growth state of the aquatic plants are excellent, and it is a visually appealing piece due to its color scheme. It would have been even better with clearer water, but its current appearance is already quite beautiful.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. A priori, one of the works that catches your attention as soon as you see it, a great hardscape, with a lot of contrast, good planting, but... a bad photo, with a lot of noise and little sharpness, and we must not forget that it is an aquarium contest planted judged by a photo. With a better photo you could surely analyze the work better, to begin with you could differentiate the different planes of the work. The two trunks that cross the aquarium from side to side, the real position of each of them can barely be distinguished and it seems that they are aligned one on top of the other. The rotala bed does not look compact, it needs better pruning work. Congratulations on the work.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia) 
The character of the front wood is very strong but the back trees are the same size which means they don't get any deeper. In editing tastes you also need to pay attention to the green color, to make it look like the green color is more natural. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
This artwork effectively harnesses the beauty of driftwood. The selection of materials showcases the artist's skill, and their arrangement displays a unique ability. The choice and placement of aquatic plants are also excellent. However, achieving more consistency between the back and front sections would have enhanced the piece further, but its current appearance is already quite impressive. 

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Very natural aquarium that gives us the feeling of being in a fully submerged space. The hardscape is simple, although it achieves a lot of flow, but as a whole it looks flat. And in relation to the plantation, it is fine but the rhodophytic and filamentous algae in the upper part....mmmm, I know...a complicated area and with a lot of work for its author, but I am sorry to see these things. The rear marcizo asks me to lower it, we would have more light behind to give contrast, and we would also avoid the area of rotala stems that contribute so little. Congratulations on the work. 

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil) 
The flow of both the hardscape and the fauna made all the difference to this beautiful work. Despite being a style that has been well used for some time. This work is well done with a very high level of finish. However, the front right side was very flat. There was a lack of top-notch work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
While it is a familiar composition, this piece possesses a unique beauty. I believe it exemplifies how minor differences can elevate a work to a masterpiece. One common trait among the top entries in this competition is that they achieve simplicity while maintaining intricate details. This piece boldly arranges driftwood and expresses numerous details within it. The aquatic plants are arranged in a way that does not interfere with the visual flow of the driftwood, creating a natural appearance. Thank you for showcasing such a beautiful piece.

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Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
Hardscape and subsequent planting have been done to the fullest extent. After the planting, the hardscape still makes itself felt on the other side. I think the plants need some pruning and a little organization. The main theme extending to the water surface is very majestic and it is very successful in making it look natural. If I don't see anything wrong with the use on the water surface. I don't understand why it was necessary to add plant species belonging to the Ludwigia family. In general, the photography and tone saturation are very good. Congratulations on this work. 

Ismael Aguilar (Spain) 
An abstract and complex work, so much so that I think it needed frontal lighting to photograph it. I see areas that in theory should be shadowed, are illuminated. The planting is fine but the whole is "everything at once and nothing in particular.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea) 
The driftwood in an X-shaped composition naturally creates shadows and dark areas. I think it would have been better if the dark areas were a little darker to contrast with the bright parts, but I think that was the aquascaper's intention to create a special feeling. This is a matter of taste, and if the dark areas are too dark, we say they are dark, and if they are bright, we evaluate them as bright, so I think it is more appropriate to follow the mood of the entire piece and the artist's intention. The aquatic plants are in good condition, but the Utricularia graminifolia used for the driftwood seems unsuitable for long-term maintenance. Congratulations on your wonderful work. 

Jaesun Cho (Korea) 
This artwork is incredibly unique. It presents a new style, and one can feel the creator's thoughtful consideration behind it. While some may find it a bit busy with multiple focal points, the overall atmosphere is very impressive. The arrangement of the aquatic plants is excellent, and the intentional use of low-saturation colors actually maintains a unified atmosphere in the piece. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful work. 

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Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
I understood about lighting but at the same time it has this poetic license the photography method distorted the color tone of some plants and even their texture. But I liked the boldness of something different through the use of penumbra in the final photo.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The arrangement of the rocks may be ordinary, but the overall atmosphere of this artwork is surreal and possesses a unique beauty not often found in other pieces. Particularly impressive is the use of the mirror effect on the water's surface, which creates a truly stunning ambiance. This piece has the potential to inspire many aquascapers.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
I really like the reflection. with orange plant color gradations, it creates an atmosphere like a sunset.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. The first thing that catches my attention is the development, I wouldn't know how to describe it, a very risky choice. To begin with, because it takes away the age of the plantation, which in appearance looks good but I don't know to what extent.... The different rear light openings attract a lot of attention and we are talking about three that are also reflected creating two more focal areas. ..This, together with the hardscape with few planes, creates a very flat feeling of the work in general. The upper central rock should have been lower and more advanced to create an area with strength and shadow, also facilitating a more uniform illuminated area with ideal symmetry for the surface reflection. Congratulations on the work.

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Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
The flow of driftwood and the composition of the eleocharis curtains are very natural. The schooling of lemon tetras is also in harmony with this flow, but it would have been nice to have no other member of the water surface, and choosing gravel rather than sand seems like a great choice. However, the aquatic plants are not in good condition and there are many signs of algae. I don't know if the photo was intended to give a natural feel, but Moss' condition is portrayed in a worse way. But the natural flow of the composition is very nice. Congratulations!

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. A simple hardscape yes, but with a lot of flow. Wow, it's not easy to get that school of fish in the photo, it has a lot of merit. But the planting is the weak point of this setup, the use of foreground plants on the entire surface reduces interest on both sides of the aquarium, the use of solids that accompany the solids and add volume and strength would have been ideal . I also have to say that the mosses are punished. Congratulations on the work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork feels like switching from loud, popular music to soft classical music. It has a classic arrangement, yet it is very beautiful and soothing. It achieves success in reproducing the underwater scenery, which is one of the goals of aquascaping. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful piece.

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Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
In general, aquatic plants are healthy and well cared for. The impressive shades reflect this beauty. However, it would not be wrong to say that the diversity of plants and the transitions have made the transitions harsher, and perhaps the plant chaos prevails. Thank you for this beautiful piece.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
I really liked the contrast of colors and textures. What a beautiful layout. I believe that more time on the right side and perhaps more shadows in the middle plane would give it even more impact. Congratulations.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This is one of the best works in the state of the aquatic plants. There are too many elements in this work that make it difficult to focus. I think the healthy plants and the use of color are the most important points of this work. Congratulations.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
A very natural job with good planting, although as in other cases, lacking pruning. You sense a good wooden hardscape that shows very little, it is very difficult to find the optimal point. The dark development does not do it any favors, because precisely in this type of montage we must seek to highlight the virtues of the planting and the open area, darkening the photo so much the only thing we achieve is reducing the interest in seeing it. The eleocharis in the final shot looks sparse and as if it had been a last-minute resource. Congratulations on the work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork is incredibly intriguing. It appears artificial yet natural at the same time, blending contrasting feelings harmoniously—a unique ability of this artist. The aquatic plants have a matured appearance, indicating excellent maintenance and placement. While a bit more visibility of the driftwood could enhance it further, its current state is already quite beautiful. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful piece.

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Takayuki Fukada (Japan)
It's a beautiful layout that gives a very open impression and also worth noting that all the plants are healthy and in good condition. It's interesting how the world view of the scape changes before and after the driftwood, adding variety and complexity to this style of layout which can easily become monotonous. Since this is such a beautiful and spacious layout, I think adding more fish and letting them school together would make an even stronger impression.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Excellent work. An underwater with a lot of flow and a lively and striking planting, which its author wanted to enhance by taking advantage of all the surface reflection, a great success on his part. To add a but to the assembly, I have plenty of wallpaper in the central area, I would have changed it for a large area of beach so that the foreground could breathe more. The school of fish seems scarce to me. Congratulations on the work. 

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Very interested in the position of the Microsorum needle placement, but it's a bit strange with the Echinodorus Tennelus plant being in the middle of the front which in my opinion makes it unbalanced. with an aquascape style like this, there should be a gradation of plant colors using orange or red rotala plants in the background.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This work is very impressive in terms of the texture and arrangement of the stones. The condition of the aquatic plants is also good, and the trimming of the Rotala in the background is technical, but I think it is too puffy. It would have been better if there were a little more fish.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork stands out with its tasteful arrangement of rocks. It features a simple composition while maintaining a lot of detail. Using slightly thicker stones might have enhanced it further, but its current appearance is already quite impressive. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece.

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Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
It's a very detailed and forest-style work, but I think it's good even if it's a bit messy. The only problem is, should a tree-like work on the left be applied to the right part as well? Because the tree on the right didn't look very natural. Overall, the photography was very successful. Congratulations on a good job.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. Very natural and with a very healthy and rich planting, I think too much since it imposes itself on the hardscape. The break in the path is a good resource to create a plane, but in this case it is too advanced. And the beach is scarce, linear and is interrupted by the large amount of substrate on the left side stuck to the front glass, more typical of the side and not the front area. In this sense, the right side is better finished than the left. Congratulations on the work.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
Overall, the composition using driftwood is very natural, but some driftwood looks yew and unnatural. The use of Utricularia graminifolia is thought to be inappropriate for long-term maintenance. The myelin plants are in good condition. As for sleep, you have to choose whether the reflection or flow is better depending on the mood of the work, but in this case, I think the reflection would have been better. The natural composition of driftwood and the aquatic plants in good condition are seen as points that can give a good evaluation to this work. Congratulations on the wonderful work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This piece evokes a sense of relaxation, as its title suggests. The arrangement and health of the aquatic plants are impeccable, and the use of driftwood is also excellent. It reflects the skill of an artist who understands the essence of nature, making it difficult to find any flaws. While a bit more of the artist's personality could have been expressed, the current appearance is already beautiful. Thank you for showcasing such a wonderful piece.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. I feel nostalgic when I see this wonderful branch that grows from the right side, well covered with moss and of course with a lot of flow. Moss that by the way I don't see on the stones, why? Some details would have made the whole look more natural. I think that if a vallisneria or eleocharis montevidensis curtain had been placed at the back, instead of the rotalas massif, it would have given more play and meaning to what the aquascaper wants to convey, much more flow. Good choice of fish and positioned in the right place. Congratulations on the work.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Classic triangle style that has several layers. The moss and ricardia plants are very mature, and the gradient of red plants in the background makes it very pleasing to look at. It just takes something extraordinary to use this style to get higher points.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
A representative piece where the flow of water is well felt, showcasing a design that is sustainable for the long term. It would have been even better if the red-colored background aquatic plants had grown more, but the current appearance is already sufficiently beautiful.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Excellent work. I highlight his careful hardscape work with the use of pebbles that do not clash with the vertical structure of the hard, same color and texture. The plantation looks very healthy and alive, although perhaps I would bet that it is not very long-lived. I'm going to have to ask the author for advice on how he manages to have rocks that are as pristine as if they were just installed. To make a point, the right area lacks some shadow areas that break the feeling of a uniform wall. Congratulations on the work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
When I first saw this design, I thought the choice of stone was a very good decision. The foreground and middle plan were so well thought out and the combination with the root afterwards took the work to the next level. The feeling of flow was achieved with sand. The photography was also successful. Congratulations for this good job.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork is remarkably tidy and uplifting. The clean gravel might appear overly pristine to some, but it successfully creates a pleasant ambiance. The arrangement and health of the aquatic plants are also excellent.

Tereza Lazar (Ukraine) 
This work reminded me of a river bank near my city, where I often like to walk and enjoy nature. It is a very natural composition. It is not often that you can find compositions that use such stones. In my opinion, it is more difficult to create a beautiful work with such a stone, as with dragon stone, for example. It's great! I really want to try to use this stone in one of my works. I also liked the use of nymphaea in the decoration of the aquarium, it added small accents to the work and fits well into the colour scheme of the aquarium, which is complemented by juicy healthy plants and fish that are lined up in a school. All this is in harmony with each other and creates a cosy atmosphere.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. A forest style aquarium with dead trees could be said, since the trunks have no continuity outside the surface, it is an aspect that gives a special touch to the setup, but the fact that the roots are seen cut from the foreground and without Integrating into the substrate takes away its naturalness. The planting is good, rich in details, perhaps excessive in some parts since it does not show other elements that enrich the photo, such as more stones. Lastly, I would like to say that the school of fish could be greatly improved. I don't believe that these fish could not be caught in more groups. There are plenty of bubbles in the water, photo day is stressful I know, but...he who wants something has a hard time, and you have to take care of these details. Congratulations on the work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
The idea of a big old tree and then a forest is well thought out, but the development of plants, or rather moss species, is not yet complete. It is very visible after gluing, maybe it would be good to trim the moss. The skill in photography is very good. Overall, congratulations on a job well done.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
Most artworks depicting forests often recreate scenes above water, but this piece portrays an underwater perspective through the portrayal of broken tree roots. If the presentation of the focal tree's roots were less regular, it might have been even better, but the current appearance is already quite impressive.

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Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Even though it has a very strong driftwood character, the left and right are still not balanced, the right side has a large and tall shadow. The background part of the rock cliff should be made to look very wide, but I saw that it was not wide and only had a few layers. the use of the bolbitis plant makes it strange and unbalanced. but I like the idea, it just needs to make the impression spacious and balanced.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good wood work, very natural. I always like to see those details of roots that invade the ground from above, mangrove style. However, the planting, although healthy, looks poor...reduced mainly to moss and a few other plants. I would have liked to see a little more plants in some areas.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
While the large old tree and other root pieces used in the foreground reflect the forest style, the rock pieces used in the background end the design with a canyon. A well thought out composition. Two areas in this design make me think a bit and could have done better. The first of these, perhaps better, is the plant placement on the sandy ground in the foreground. Second, parts of the rocks in the background could have been greened with moss. But overall it was a very successful work. I congratulate the artist. I congratulate you for this beautiful work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
It feels like viewing an oil painting. The soft lines created with driftwood are exceptionally beautiful and suitable for depicting underwater scenes. The arrangement of aquatic plants is also appropriate and impressive.