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This is my aquarium. The results of the ADA 2021 World Aquatic Plants Layout Contest were announced at the end of August - Eri Tokusashi / Japan

This fantastical work stands out for its originality in handling the central space. While the composition falls under a concave structure, the creator added a landform-like structure in the

The water flow running through the left front side from the right far corner is well expressed. A sense of depth created by driftwood is overemphasized, but the layout's balanced composition

This aquascape reminiscent of a submerged tropical forest won the Grand Prix of IAPLC2021 making a fresh start. Although works with a submerged forest motif are not so unusual every year, a huge

This year's Grand Prix went to the work, which evokes a towering rock wall. The wall is made of thin layers of slate-like stones, and the gentle curves drawn by the cracks in the rock evoke the

The second Bronze Prize went to the work depicting a forest in autumn. Although the motif of this work is the same as those of the second and third place-winners, the placement of a large fallen

The second Bronze Prize went to this layout featuring an impressive presence of moss. The technique to express trees by the combined use of small driftwood and moss has very often been seen in

Fine branch-like material used in this layout is a trend in the recent contests and this is why there are naturally many layout works based on the similar concept. Among such similar works, this

The composition creates an image as if you were looking up at a land erosion from a cave. Making hanging vines and spreading roots with fine branches is a commonly practiced technique nowadays,

The third Bronze Prize winning entry was a dynamic Iwagumi layout. What catches the viewers' eyes the most in this layout is the main huge stone placed to the right of the center, which produces

Featuring the skillful expression of perspective using driftwood and overwhelming natural feel, this creation has the contents and dignity suited for the Grand Prize winning layout. Particularly,

This work impresses with its strong composition and the contrasting colorful arrangement of aquatic plants. The composition, unified by diagonal lines, is simple but exudes strength, drawing the

The third Bronze Award winning aquascape gives an interesting impression made by a nice blending of its diorama like aspects and underwater appearance. Among many entries showcasing forest

The layout shows distinguishing methods of stone andi driftwood arrangement and use of cosmetic sand. It brings to mind a carefully calculated painting. Every detail is created with care and