Ms. Olga Baranovskaya (Ukraine)

Title: Rain is coming

Evaluation: This layout has a unique atmosphere. Many species of aquatic plants are well-organized as a whole. From the use of the driftwood, or the arrangement of the aquatic plants, as well as the whole composition with perspective, we could feel the creators unique artistic sense. This is a very interesting layout, and every time we see it, we find something new.

Her Comment: I was very delighted to have received such a high ranking! It is so great that there exists such a prestigious Contest where it is possible to share ideas, emotions and skills in the most beautiful and original field of art – aquascape – which thanks to its universal language is uniting the whole world! The highest level of this Contest makes it very important for me and my studio as professionals. I wanted to show mood and feelings rather than technical methods. I am glad that the impartial judges understood and appreciated my work.

Aquarium Tank: W125xD45xH45(cm)

Aquatic Plants:
Cladophora aegagrophira
Echinodorus tenellus ‘red’
Eleocharis acicularis
E. pusilla
Glossostigma elatinoides
Hydrocotyle verticillata
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Lindernia rotundifolia
Ludwigia sp.
Micranthenum micranthemoides
Microsorum sp.
Nymphaea sp.
Didiplis diandra
Rotala macrandra
Rotala macrandra var.
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia ‘green’
Vesicularia dubyana
Riccia fluitans

Fish & Invertebrates:
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Naocaridina denticulata

Source : Aquatic Gardeners

Mr. Takayuki Kosuge (Japan)

Title: Hometown in a Mountain Pass

Evaluation: Using pure white sand uniquely, the creator expressed perspective by arranging the various types of aquatic plants.

Aquarium Tank: W90 x D45 x H45 (cm)

Aquatic Plants:
Rotala rotundifolia ‘green’
Rotala rotundifolia vietnam
Eleocharis acicularis
Vesicularia sp.
Glossostigma elatinoides
Ludwigia arcuata

Fish & Invertebrates:
Paracheirodon axelrodi
Otocinclus sp.
Caridina multidentata

Source : Aquatic Gardeners