IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 13 ‘Reminiscence’

World Ranking No.13Aquascaper: Takayuki FukadaCountry: JAPANAquascape Title: ReminiscenceSize: W120 x D45 x H45 (cm)Evaluation:Vivid green aquatic plants and distinctive concave composition are very impressive. Small ferns and mosses attached on driftwood are contributing the natural feeling of the layout. But the drawback is the layout looks symmetrical as Eleocharis in the background is planted at the same volume on the both ends. Symmetrical impression could have been avoided if planted more on the left side…

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IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 12 ‘The Heart of Paradise’

World Ranking No.12Aquascaper: May KwanCountry: HONG KONGAquascape Title: The Heart of ParadiseSize: W150 x D50 x H55 (cm)Evaluation:The use of stones expressing the perspective and spatial gentle slopes of greens is very impressive. But the aquarium silicone seal of back corners stand out clearly, and this undermines the beauty of layout. It is advisable to use aquarium tank with less obstructive silicone or frames when making such a spacious layout.

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IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 11 ‘Gentle Breeze’

World Ranking No.11Aquascaper: Hidekazu TsukijiCountry: JAPANAquascape Title: Gentle BreezeSize: W120 x D45 x H45 (cm)Evaluation:A large size stone sticking out from the water surface draws eyes. The stone’s impact is very strong, but when observing in details, some people may find the arrangement rough. The use of mosses and spreading of cosmetic sand even in indented part look natural. Although some species of slender shape plants exist in the background, the whole layout could have…

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IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 10 ‘Time of Coloration’

World Ranking No.10Aquascaper: Eriko KannoCountry: JAPANAquascape Title: Time of ColorationSize: W90 x D45 x H45 (cm)Evaluation:Well maintained thickets of plants draw gentle curves, and many layers of such curves made a unique layout style. A part of Ryuoh Stone is exposed, but surface of stones should be hidden in such a fantastic layout. Open space of upper corners should have looked better if filled with stemmed plants.

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IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 9 ‘Pillar Cliff Glory’

World Ranking No.9Aquascaper: Wai Hung Tony WongCountry: HONG KONGAquascape Title: Pillar Cliff GlorySize: W120 x D45 x H45 (cm)Evaluation:This is a concave composition layout produced in a 120cm panoramic size aquarium tank. Cosmetic sand in the center emphasized the perspective, and the color and texture of stones matches well with bright color aquatic plants. It is regrettable the composition is symmetrical, and some red stemmed plant shoots stick out.

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