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Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
It's a bit messy in placing plants with different colored plants. I didn't see any focus point, so I was also dizzy and tired looking at it. but the messy placement of plant colors makes this work so unique, detailed and unusual. I really like new ideas and really appreciate the courage of creators who dare to come up with different ideas. overall the work is very good.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This is a very special aquascape. The composition of the aquatic plants is also good. However, the color of the fish is similar to the material used, so it is necessary to select fish with slightly different colors and improve the quality of the photo. I think this work shows the uniqueness that is opposed to the universality and duplication of aquascape, and this uniqueness enhances the diversity of aquascape. This is an important point. Thank you.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. A mountainous landscape that we don't see much anymore, it reminded me in part of "Morning of Peace and calm" by J. Puchades. But actually what I like most about this work is the use of plants and especially the rotalas, which have been used as colored brushes that create a very autumnal colorful landscape that is pleasant to the eye. However, if we draw a horizontal line dividing the photo in two, we will find that at the top is everything that is careful and good about the work and that at the bottom the author has not found the best solution to finish off the foreground. It needs an opening that gives respite to the rock work and also better care of the plantation, where we see algae problems, I think, possibly as a result of poor circulation and hardness of the water. Congratulations on your work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork has a unique French style to it. The use of aquatic plant colors is beautiful, and intentionally leaving the background without aquatic plants gives it a clean look. Enhancing the shadow effects could potentially make it even more impressive, but its current appearance is already quite beautiful. 

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. Simple, natural and at the same time very elegant, where the contrast of green and shadows sprinkled with touches of bucephalandras, give all its charm to the work. However, I miss enjoying clean areas in the solids, to create more contrast elements. Congratulations on the work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork creates tension with its somewhat unbalanced driftwood arrangement. Among many pieces depicting forests, this one stands out with a unique feel, and the placement and health of the aquatic plants are excellent. While more symmetrical driftwood placement might have balanced the strength better, its current presentation is already quite impressive. 

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
The first thing I can say is that when I see the photo it screams at me to take everything back. The works must be built from front to back, the foreground is essential... it is the first thing the viewer encounters and from where they draw their first conclusions. The result of this is the dark and irregular frame that has formed in the photo that dulls the image, because it is not the result of a special hardscape. The planting is good, although I see filamentous in the superficial parts. I would like to see a path that gives respite to the assembly and invites you to follow it. Congratulations on the work.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
Too many aquatic plants seem to obscure the beauty. Especially the front part seems to need some empty space. Overall, if there was a little more space, it would have produced a better result. The condition of the aquatic plants and the moss are very good. The overall composition is very good. Congratulations on the great work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
A good forest style hardscape is well thought out. I think the density of the moss obscures many details. Especially the moss types in the foreground and middle area could have been kept under control by pruning in a controlled manner. But overall, it is a successful job. I congratulate the artist.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Very full, very few white areas, but the plants grow neatly and healthily. A forest concept like this must have a focal point which must be very interesting, even though it looks very detailed and wild.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
A wonderful piece that resembles a jungle scene with sufficient growth of aquatic plants. While a bit more variety in the aquatic plants would have been nice, the current appearance aligns well with the artist's intention and is beautiful. Knowing how challenging it is to maintain beauty in competition entries, I am truly impressed by this artwork. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece. 

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Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork, while not entirely unique, is quite charming. The use of colors with aquatic plants is beautiful and creates a bold atmosphere. It exemplifies how a stunning piece can be created without necessarily using extravagant driftwood. Well done!

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Natural underwater, with simple but effective elements. The planting is correct, perhaps some of the upholstery is left over in the beach area, I would prefer a clear area that would play with the clarity of the vanishing point, as if it were a reflection of the moon, I don't know if I understand myself. I really like the effect achieved at the vanishing point, that almost perfect circle. It's a pity about the excessive darkness that predominates in the photo, in aquariums of this type I prefer more light so that its virtues stand out as they should. Congratulations on the work.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Simple and elegant landscape, I love the rock used. I would have placed the large rock on the left more centered and forward, so that it would attract attention. The planting is fine, but I have plenty of vallisnerias (or similar ones) that are attached to the side windows. And the massive rear looks timid, it should go up more and with it look for a good surface reflection. I don't understand the thing about using different types of tape on the beach and it also looks unnatural. Congratulations on the work.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This work gives a sense of stability and peace. The condition of the aquatic plants is also excellent. The use of gravel seems controversial. I think it would have been better if the dark gravel had been made of the same material as the stone used. The stone seems to be a very good choice. It is the best aquascape that you will not get tired of looking at for a long time. Thank you for the great work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This is a wonderful piece with a serene yet detailed quality. It seems to score highly in terms of long-term maintenance and ease of care, with excellent placement and health of aquatic plants. It demonstrates that a piece doesn't need to be flashy to be beautiful.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Another montage that reminds me of a work of mine from not long ago, I love that tree that grows on the left side, with so much flow and beauty. But it conveys an artificial sensation by looking so clean in the wooden areas and so perfect in the moss areas, it looks more like a bonsai than a natural tree. The plantation looks very healthy and alive, it is one of the best things about the setup. I miss a rear plane with more character, the rotalas that appear do not reach prominence. The details of the path, with the use of light stones, go completely unnoticed and also do not match the wheel used, so the final result is an unnatural sand path. What a crazy school of pygmies, right? To say I love it is amazing. Congratulations on the work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This is a highly detailed yet very clean piece. The meticulous trimming shows a deep passion for the artwork. While some might find it unnatural, I personally appreciate this cleanliness. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
The texture of the roots is very good and the placement is very successful. The moss types used are very well controlled. It is a pity that the plants, which have a red tone reflected on the water surface and only a small part of which is visible, have not yet completed their development. I think the design has not reached the final stage yet. The selection of fish species, combined with the talent in photography It shows itself with a wonderful painting. I congratulate the artist for this good work.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
The fish follow the flow of the driftwood. the rear red plants are still not tall enough to take photos. Maybe if the rear red plants are taller the results will be better.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
The condition of the moss attached to the driftwood is very good. Most of the driftwood is completely covered with moss, but the upper left has no moss at all. I don't know if this was the artist's intention, but it seems to ruin the overall balance. The stones used are also harmonious in color, but the shape of the stones is one of the factors that ruins the harmony. The lines of the driftwood and the school of fish are very good. Thank you for the wonderful work.

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Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The arrangement of the rocks in this piece is exceptionally beautiful. The ethereal atmosphere created with the aquatic plants is also impressive. However, it would have been even better if there were more plants in the background. Thank you for sharing this wonderful artwork.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
It has a clean layout look. However, it would have been more interesting to have used more layers of plants in the background to give more texture and depth, generating more impact. Congratulations on the layout.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
The arrangement of the stones is natural, and the expressive power of the aquatic plants that represent the forest in the back is also good. It looks monotonous overall, and it would have been better if there were more layers using stones or aquatic plants. Thank you for the great work.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
In general, the composition is good, but I think the plants are missing, especially in the background. Maybe this is not a problem, it is the artist's choice. Congratulations for this good work.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
The rock work is very good, it invites you to explore its entire central area from the front to the vanishing point, as I appreciate an open beach in the foreground, if one stops to review the rest of the works you will realize that in In most cases everything is reduced to a continuous, flat line of sand to which it seems not to be given importance when in reality it is quite the opposite, it is the starting point for everything else. For my taste, the area is excessively white and also gives the feeling of being recently installed. The plantation...I think that although healthy, it lacks some maturity, in both the eleocharis and the montecarlo you can see that they are just beginning to settle in the area where they were planted. And what can we say about the pogostemon, it is not easy to maintain a mass of this plant without losing the beauty of its tips and without suffering from its excessive aerial roots, however here it has been achieved...curious. I don't like bubbling in the stones, it is a sign that there is algae and not exactly a green spot. Congratulations on the work.

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Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This is a natural style aquascape. The color and expression of the water surface, the reflection of the water surface and the left and right are also very good. The moss attached to the driftwood looks a little overcrowded. The dark areas appear too dark and should be expressed a little brighter, and if there were a little more fish, it would have conveyed a better feeling. Thank you for the natural style work.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
A natural montage but lacking in concreteness. I would say that it does not arrive at its optimal moment of maturity. Filamentosa and rhodophyta outbreaks are things that I don't like to see in top jobs, because it is the part where any aquascaper is most tested.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
This artwork is beautiful with its gracefully arranged driftwood and soft placement of aquatic plants in a linear fashion. While many entries in competitions often evoke a sense of overwhelm, this piece gives viewers a feeling of comfort. It combines a relaxed atmosphere with intricate details, making it a truly wonderful work.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. Without a doubt, one of the best plants in the competition, both in health and in richness of details, its author has a good hand with plants. As a negative point, it looks excessively flat. The elements are placed on top of each other, lacking space and this is one of the tallest aquariums in the contest. But very little depth has been worked on and it is a shame, because I would love to have the feeling of being in a work in 3D and not in 2D. I am convinced that if the author makes an effort to work on this aspect in his next works, he will reach higher levels. Congratulations on the work.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
Explosion of colors and plant health is what sums up this layout. Rich in textures, however I found that the plane of the 3 main rocks were very aligned and even the use of the "path" between them lacked naturalness. The vanishing point area almost does not exist...being limited to a small space at the bottom in an also unnatural shape. The fauna could be in the shadow area to make it more prominent. However, I loved the textures and shadows of this beautiful layout. Congratulations.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
I'd like to see a piece that focuses solely on hardscape. The arrangement of aquatic plants is excellent and beautiful, but I wonder how it would look if more of the hardscape were showcased. The details are impressive, and it seems like a piece that has been maintained well over time. Thank you for sharing this impressive artwork.

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Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Very colorful, but I only saw three fish. I'm sure the maker paid attention to the golden moment to take the photo. But too many bubbles. Overall I really like plants that grow well.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This is the most colorful work. Even the pebbles are intensely colored. The water surface and the reflections on the left and right are very good. The layers look monotonous compared to the size of the tank. The condition of some mosses in some places doesn't look so good. However, I think this work will be well-received as it shows off its splendor by using various aquatic plants. Thank you for the great work.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Good work. I love the surface reflection, those planted lines are beautiful. In general the plantation is wild and natural, I love it...although it needs to be tamed...more scissors. And I ask, Where are the fish? I've had a hard time finding them, and that's not good. I don't like the beach with small stones, I like it to give details but completely and without any sand, I see it as forced. Congratulations on the work.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The moment I first saw this piece, its vibrant colors reminded me of a Van Gogh painting. It is striking and beautiful. The ability to use the colors of the aquatic plants is truly excellent. It also appears to be easy to maintain in the long term, and it is evident that the artist enjoys aquascaping. This is a beautiful piece.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Both harscape and planting need more work and definition. All the elements of this work look rushed and done with little naturalness...what is the meaning of the vine that crosses from side to side? Many things come to mind, but nothing that is not created by man.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The two large shadows create a striking impact in the piece. While angular driftwood might have enhanced the details more than the curved vine-like driftwood, the current look is still impressive. The arrangement of aquatic plants is also excellent.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
The most notable thing about this work is the gardening work, the planting looks very healthy although somewhat excessive, because the hardscape is only there to support the plants, but it has little interest for the final result. The school of fish is perfect. Congratulations on the work.

Agussalim Jamauddin (Indonesia)
Very full. only a few white areas. By adding white areas it will look more pleasing to the eye and give the impression of being spacious. The white area can be added to the front or create a river. I see only shadow and green.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The bold attempt to fill the frame creates a wonderful atmosphere in this piece. The growth of the aquatic plants appears excellent, but a bit more color variety might have enhanced its beauty even further. Thank you for sharing this stunning artwork.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Is it possible to do more in less space? Of course you can, but that's where the aquascaper's skills are put to the test. A magnificent hardscape, with an impact zone in the foreground, of course inclined to create shadows and therefore a good contrast in the transition montage of smaller elements to create depth. Sprinkled with plant details to give it a natural look and topped with an exuberant bed of rotalas with an eye-catching color. The classic landscape that, without being anything extraordinary, fulfills its objective perfectly, but the competition is tough. The fish look very big. Congratulations on the work.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
This is a wonderful work that expresses ‘sunset’ by making good use of red aquatic plants such as Rotala hara and Ludwigia repens. I think the reflection on the water surface would have been better if the water level had been lowered a little. This is a wonderful ‘sunset’.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The arrangement of rocks and aquatic plants complement each other well, resulting in a beautifully completed piece. Although the variety of aquatic plants seems limited, it is sufficient to create the lovely atmosphere of this work. It is a prime example of an enjoyable artwork.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Very good forest but ravaged by grief…or rather by algae. I'm sorry to be so harsh with all the jobs in which I see algae, but in this case it's not just a few outbreaks here or there, but a large part of the plantation is affected. We must not forget that this is a planted aquarium contest.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The hardscape in this piece is truly stunning. It made a strong impression from the first glance. Although it is nearly perfect, the algae in the background is somewhat disappointing. If it had been removed before the photoshoot, it would have received even higher marks. Thank you for sharing this wonderful artwork. 

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
The dark structure of the tree trunk on the left and the design focus were very well thought out, but the other points were a little faded for the difficult view. The use of too many plants caused a bit of complexity. I'm sure the artist will achieve better work. A little more thought should be given to the selection and variety of plants. This is a beautiful work. for celebrations.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
I can tell that the aquascaper put a lot of time and effort into this worjk by looking at the expression of the trees and the details. On the other hand, the algaes on the back lowers the value of the piece. It was also good to catch the rainbow shark. Preparing for a photo shoot can help you get good photos and show the best condition for the contest. It's a shame it didn't get a better rating. Thank you.

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Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
The main structure with a lot of driftwood and the continuous driftwood on the left seem to distract the eye. The aquatic plants gives a sense of richness, but at the same time it feels excessive, and it would have been nice to trim it so that the framework of the hardscape can be seen. In some parts of the top, algae are also visible. The reflection(left/right, water surface) and contrast are very good. Thanks for the wonderful work. 

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
More scissors, more cutting, more pruning...the plants are healthy but they have eaten up all the hardscape work. You have to find balance if you want to be fighting among the best.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
A piece with excellent detail and a well-placed arrangement of aquatic plants. Although the focal point driftwood may seem somewhat unnatural, it is balanced out by the aquatic plants. Thank you for sharing this wonderful artwork.

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Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The amount of aquatic plants is not abundant, which is a bit disappointing, but the atmosphere of the artwork is impactful and impressive. The color scheme is sophisticated, and despite its small size, the details are excellent. Thank you for showing us this wonderful artwork.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Much merit that in such a small space its author has managed to create a hardscape that transmits movement and a planting that one wants to investigate. It's a pity that there is no dense massif in the back… the lack of space has these limitations. The top looks a little....crazy. I like the school of fish.

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Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
It shows that good materials do not necessarily lead to good aquascape, but they can draw the viewer's attention. The rock placement is flat and seems to be partially influenced by algae. Also, the placement of aquatic plants such as Hemianthus micranthemoides seems unsuitable for long-term maintenance. I think it would have been ranked better if the quality of the photo had been improved. Congratulations.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Simple landscape that would have gained a lot with a sand path from the front to the vanishing point. The rear mass needs better definition, which directs the eye towards the vanishing point.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The arrangement of rocks and aquatic plants in this piece is beautiful, creating a unique atmosphere. While a variation in the height of the plants in the background could have enhanced the composition, the current appearance is still stunning. Thank you for sharing this wonderful artwork.

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Jaesun Cho (Korea)
We know how challenging it is to create detailed combinations with sharp stones. Each small piece requires careful placement, which takes a lot of time. This piece shows a lot of evidence of such thoughtful effort and dedication. While a bit more aquatic plants would have been nice, the current appearance is already impressive.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Too bad, because the job was promising. Good hardscape work, somewhat flat especially on the left side but well finished in the central part with a magnificent vanishing point...but, the planting is very bad, there is nothing to highlight about it.

Tereza Lazar (Ukraine)
This work has a good harscape, I liked the author's idea, but the plants with algae growth did not allow me to give high marks to this composition when evaluating the work.

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Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
A big X…and little else is hardscape. Which also leaves little space to develop a plantation. The most notable thing is the use of the lotus in the foreground, it is curious and striking.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
The bold placement of thick driftwood in a V-shape creates a unique atmosphere in this piece. The details are excellent, and while a bit more growth in the aquatic plants would have made it even more impressive, it is still a beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this wonderful artwork.