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Here's my critic.
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Please refer to upper pic...
(1) The placement of the larger piece of wood should be between the 2 smaller ones. Also, because of the form of the side facing the front (circled), you will end up with an ugly space there as planting around that space is akward. Try to let the side facing the front have more texture and is easier to plant around.
Wood(2) and wood(3) is too similar in shape (elongated), either change the wood or use different angles. Also consider bleaching / lightening the darker piece to balance the hues.
(4) A flat gravel is boring and lifeless. Try to use some angles or bury part of the woods in the gravel to create a more natural look, like a buried driftwood uncovered by currents...
(5) Try to follow the direction of the radial gradient of your background. A U shape is the best.
Please refer to lower pic...
Then grow a carpet around the structure and decorate with Java Fern, some red plants, etc...
The arrows are there to llustrate how this layout can express it's energy by radiating out. Fits the background perfectly.
2 cents!
Please refer to upper pic...
(1) The placement of the larger piece of wood should be between the 2 smaller ones. Also, because of the form of the side facing the front (circled), you will end up with an ugly space there as planting around that space is akward. Try to let the side facing the front have more texture and is easier to plant around.
Wood(2) and wood(3) is too similar in shape (elongated), either change the wood or use different angles. Also consider bleaching / lightening the darker piece to balance the hues.
(4) A flat gravel is boring and lifeless. Try to use some angles or bury part of the woods in the gravel to create a more natural look, like a buried driftwood uncovered by currents...
(5) Try to follow the direction of the radial gradient of your background. A U shape is the best.
Please refer to lower pic...
Then grow a carpet around the structure and decorate with Java Fern, some red plants, etc...
The arrows are there to llustrate how this layout can express it's energy by radiating out. Fits the background perfectly.
2 cents!
Well... I had time and I kinda enjoy it. 
When I see potential in something, I always have the urge to express it...
I hope my concept will be of useful reference...
There's much more room for improvement, like using the golden ratio by arranging the wood more, balancing with rocks and plants, tying moss to the wood, you are only limited by your imagination.
You can use rocks to support the wood to achieve daring angles and perspective. The wood is like the skeleton of the scape, strengthening it will strengthen the overall aesthetics.
When I see potential in something, I always have the urge to express it...
I hope my concept will be of useful reference...
There's much more room for improvement, like using the golden ratio by arranging the wood more, balancing with rocks and plants, tying moss to the wood, you are only limited by your imagination.
You can use rocks to support the wood to achieve daring angles and perspective. The wood is like the skeleton of the scape, strengthening it will strengthen the overall aesthetics.
This is a pretty good link
http://www.freshwateraquariumplants.com/aquascapingprinc/aquascaping101.html
and my own
http://www.egeis.com/aqua/fhimage/Aquariums/Enzan_60/018_310304r.jpg
The dimensions of standard tanks also follow the golden ratio. For a 60x30x36cm tank the width to height ratio is roughly 1.6:1
http://www.freshwateraquariumplants.com/aquascapingprinc/aquascaping101.html
and my own
http://www.egeis.com/aqua/fhimage/Aquariums/Enzan_60/018_310304r.jpg
The dimensions of standard tanks also follow the golden ratio. For a 60x30x36cm tank the width to height ratio is roughly 1.6:1
Nah... I'm just applying my meager knowledge to what I love to do. Next Amano? never!! :shock: I'm pretty new to this hobby... though I wish I had his wisdom. :?Hanzo said:Wow, that is trully great Aquoi! I will defently post pics of my rock arrangment now, hoping the next Amano will grant me a comment
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