For those who have trouble locating the a focal point on the images, look at the image. Then close your eyes for 15 seconds. Open them again -- what is the first thing that catches your eye?
Remember that "focal points" can be subtle. It doesn't have to be a flaming red plant on the intersection. It can even be a dark space in the undergrowth, etc. Many times, there are lines in an aquascape which lead the eye to this point --it can be pieces of wood, a row of orange plants leading up to a red plant, etc.
Nice points, Gomer. However, please do realize that I said the intersections of the golden ratio do not necessarily have to denote a focal point. They can be used as a guideline for locating other aquascaping elements/areas of interest as well.
I did notice that the two Cryptocoryne bunches in the second picture lie on the two lower intersections. One of my questions: were these Cryptocoryne bunches placed there intentionally or just a random decision or a little bit of both?
Definitely, the intersections in the above three photos do seem to land on key areas of interest. However, are there other key elements in each aquascape that do not lie on an intersection?
Keep the discussion rolling.
Carlos