Individual comment

Takayuki Fukada (Japan)
The production of a deep natural view like a forest that has existed since ancient times is unbelievably wonderful. The contrast between the large driftwood in the foreground and the thin driftwood in the background is perfect and the layout as a whole can also be evaluated as a clear distinction between areas where driftwood is dense and space. The red stem plants added later in the foreground looks a little bit strange so it is better to show it partially in the background.

Alberto Farinello (Italy)
This tank struck me in particular for the care and ability to prepare the hardscape, for the proportions and depth. It has a strong natural feeling and you can't stop looking for the infinite details. I love the shaded areas which give a melancholy and dramatic atmosphere. The fish integrate perfectly into the tank by finding places to hide and swim. Not finding any particular difficulty in maintenance makes this tank an excellent example of long term aquascape. I also appreciated the cleanliness, order and the skilful choice of plants and mosses. Photography is also successful and through the use of lights, the aquascaper has managed to emphasize the focal point even more. It makes you want to take a walk and find out what lies beyond.
 
Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Excellent forest. We could well be seeing a reflection of what a temperate forest would be like, where the abundant trees are covered by a blanket of moss. I think a higher, less open vanishing point would have made it stand out more. Good balance of light and shadow. I see certain areas that I am not sure if they are algae or cladophora, still excellent work. Congratulations.

Selcuk Durmaz(Türkiye)
The left part is much better and natural, but the right part seems to have created a bit more confusion. I'm sure it would be much better if straight stems were used. The shadows are very well reflected. The photographic quality is very good and the healthy plants are very well reflected. 

Agussalim jamaluddin (Indonesia)
Only a true aquascaper can create a layout like this. Hardscape detailing is already very good, it's just that the neatness of the plants is more concerned, moss that is trimmed more often will be neater.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
Great job with the hardscape. The layering of mosses and plants made the layout look like a mystical forest. The fish could be better positioned to give more impact to the final photograph. The foreground could be more defined with stones of different scales. However, a great job done.

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
I could feel the magical forest like the title. Not only does it seem to have invested heavily in hardscapes, but the drift of wood on the left and right is natural, and the detail is excellent. In addition, the aquatic plants are at their best. Congratulations on your excellent work.

Hugo Liao (Taipei)
The method of creating long-range views is very good, making people wonder what the scenery will look like in the distance. In the whole structure, the details are also well handled, natural and not artificial, congratulations for this great creation.

Individual comment

Takayuki Fukada (Japan)
It is a very ambitious composition, the expressions of the branches hanging down from the top and the steep rocks are so interesting. The author's unique idea is amazing, but the details are a little bit rough so I think the white sand that extends from the center of the foreground to the back should be shown more clearly. Another point is that there are too many branches hanging from the rocks and it feels noisy, so it is necessary to have a part that shows the rocks surface.

Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)
Very good work Well planned and calculated piece by piece. The harmony of the preferred rocks and roots is quite successful. Only the stalactite root pieces used in the middle could have been a little more. Contrasted and shaded open areas are very well reflected. Congratulations. I liked the plant selection and planting style used in the foreground. On the other hand, speaking of plants, I found this placement quite successful. The fish selection could have been a different species for this tank. .And it would have been a better photo if the school of fish had been in the middle and had been taken close to the water surface. Photography is as if it were a minor misfortune. Thanks for your hard work.

Agussalim jamaluddin(Indonesia)
Great Layout with much detailing roots. the stemplant on the back should be shown for better color. there is a small amount of moss affected by algae, montecarlo bad triming or immature. But overall good looking and I like the layout.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Magnificent work, in which I highlight the good balance between the hardscape and the planted, with which we could discuss at length about what style we would classify it in, and that is a good thing. Both concepts are of a high standard and create a very natural landscape, with a very open central area and a very bright vanishing point. The wood and rock work is very good, correctly integrated, without creating overloaded areas and light and shadow are formed in a balanced way. The plantation is healthy, and the different species mix together, reinforcing the sensation of wild nature. I like the use of lilaeopsis in the arena creating different groups. Congratulations.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
I enjoyed the hardscape with the dragon stones. Good depth and well defined shadows. The caveat is in the foreground that could have more details and more work. However, the clean concept gave it more impact. Congratulations. 

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
The combination of rocks and driftwoods is excellent, and the flow of small driftwoods is also expressed naturally. The reflection of the surface on the left and right sides of the work is very good, and the margin in the center is not too much, and the shading is well balanced. I wish the fish schooling would be better represented, but it must be a great work.

Hugo Liao (Taipei)
The whole picture is very harmonious, natural rather than chaotic. From the natural structure of the water plants from the near and far to the close-up, the wood combined picture presents a pleasing and respectful picture. This is a very good variety of works.

Individual comment

Takayuki Fukada (Japan)
Although it has an orthodox composition, the arrangement of driftwood and planting are carefully calculated and the production of a sense of nature is outstanding compared to other works. In addition to the color tone of the lighting like the evening, the sense of scale of the fish in relation to the size of the tank is appropriate and it seems that a part of the actual under water has been cut out. The only thing that bothers me is that the arched space in the background made of stem plants feels a little artificial. In this area, it is better to show the space without forcibly bundling the stem plants into an arch.

Selcuk Durmaz(Türkiye)
The design has a pulling power, I think it's because of the photo made with yellow tone light. It looks like it reflects the sunrise, but I couldn't decide if it was a good choice. But overall, I agree that this is an interesting job. I'm sure it would be very nice if there was only one fish option and a school of fish was photographed in the middle.Thanks for your hard work.

Fabian Kussakawa (Brazil)
Very cool atmosphere made of well-crafted penumbra. Fauna is subtle but well placed. The focal point was not so well defined. The hydrocotyles on the right drew a bit too much attention. Congratulations on the layout.

Jaesun Cho (Korea)
It's the highest score among the works I've ever. The color of the artist's personality and everything is perfect, and it's a work that deserves to win first place. It feels like even a small branch is finely arranged, and the use of lighting is also wonderful. Thank you for your wonderful work.

Ismael Aguilar (Spain)
Great work. Although the work itself attracts attention, it is more the details that would make this work stand out. How the plants interact with each other and how they are integrated into the hardscape would be what stands out the most, but perhaps a little more pruning would not have hurt because it is sensed that there is excellent wood work that hardly shines. The vanishing point is the best I've seen in the contest, but the general warm tone of the photo I think has not been good for it. Congratulations.

Alberto Farinello (Italy)
I particularly appreciated the multitude of plants used and the ability to place them in the best way respecting proportions and dimensions. The environment created is perfect for the fauna, creating various comfort zones. I love the focal point and the reflections on the surface. The tank appears to be in perfect condition even if it can still be a demanding task. The only drawback that did not make me lean towards the first place was the temperature of the light, too hot to my taste, had it been colder it would have certainly taken more points. Overall an excellent job. 

Hyoungjoo Jeon (Korea)
Unlike ordinary lighting, it creates a dreamy feeling with the atmosphere of the sun as it rises, which is the most contrasting element to other entries, and lighting alone cannot make it special, but it seems possible because it supports the state and composition of moss and aquatic plants. The location and schooling of the fish is a little bit unfortunate, but it must be a very great work.

Hugo Liao (Taipei)
The first impression of this work is not a very special composition. After careful inspection, I found that some species of aquatic plants do not often appear in the landscaping, but they can be integrated into the whole. The color matching of the aquatic plants is very good, like a painting. Congratulations, this is a great work.