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ABYSS - IIAC 2022 #1 Matthew Israel Manes / Philippines

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Abyss is inspired in real photo of nature with the mix of fantasy from my imagination to create an enchanting feeling but still on natural approach, and I want my viewer to feel the portal at the vanishing point going to another dimension.

ABYSS - IIAC 2022 #1 Matthew Israel Manes / Philippines

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ABYSS 

Author: Matthew Israel Manes / Philippines

Aquarium Size/W120 x D45 x H45 (cm)

Comments from Diego Marinelli 

Amazing layout with a great impact, I really appreciated the creativity and the success in making the composition harmonious and unique. Exceptional use and state of the plants that rise to the top of the composition, congratulations for the masterpiece.

Comments from Fabian Kussakawa

Amazing layout! Monochrome style reigned here. The fauna could be of another color to give it more prominence and be at the golden ratio. I loved the thinner trunks at the bottom giving some depth to the layout. The "circle" could be a little more to the right to not be so centralized. Congratulations on the work done on this hardscape.

Comments from Gary Wu

An unusual layout arrangement, the vegetation proper layered, the backend branches at open space with the right position, it enhance the depth of view.

Comments from Judy Prajitno Putra

Incredible shape of the driftwood and perfection of the shadow, love it!

Comments from Stu Worrall

A beautifully designed scape with a central bright area that leads you directly into the image. It would have been good if the shoal was going in the direction of one of the curves of the scape but it has lovely detailing.

Comments from Andrew M. Senske

I love the feeling and texture of this layout. Very nice!

Comments from Grygoriy Polishchuk

Despite the monotone green color scheme, the balance of warm and cold shades has a positive, relaxing effect on the viewer. The fluidity and balance of the hardscape indicates a high level of skill from the designer. In my opinion, this composition should be recognized by the world of aquascaping as a style icon.

Comments from Lin Ting Quan

We can see the aquascaper has spent lots of effort on constructing the layout. Accompanied with maturity and variety of water plant, it brings some fluently flood which takes this work into another level. The growing time of the moss and other plants is well-controlled. The variety of the color needs more effort, the planting of cryptocoryne need more time to grow, the color seems didn't show very well. The maintenance at the front should be more careful.

Comments from Hsu Yung Lin 

An amazing work at the first sight. However, we can still find some artificial feeing from the details at the certain highlight part. The maintenance and the trimming of the water plant need more attention. Overall, it is still a great work.

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