Re: [AGA-Contest] Hong Kong Connection

[Erik Olson <erik@thekrib.com>]

Excellent, thanks Karen!

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008, Karen Randall wrote:

> Got it covered... she wrote to me directly.
>
> "Dear Joyce,
>
> I have to say that you have given me an enjoyable half an hour in the middle
> of the day!  You may or may not know that I judge both the AGA and ADA
> contests each year. (as well as occasional smaller contests)  In the course
> of judging, I see, literally, hundreds of aquascapes each year.  The level
> of aquascaping world-wide has increased to a very high standard over the
> past few years, and it takes a really outstanding aquascape to stick in my
> mind months, or even years, later.  I have no idea who the participants are,
> or where they are from when I am doing the judging.  Though, of course, I
> eventually see the results, I don't always remember the names as well as I
> remember the aquascapes.
>
> For this reason, I didn't quite know what to expect when I logged onto the
> Creative Aquascape Union website.  I was so pleased to see some of my
> all-time favorite aquascapes among those presented there.  The first that I
> must comment on is Dave Chow's "Ashy Range". This is a very bold design, and
> easily recognizable; the achievement of having this tank win both the AGA
> and ADA contests speaks for itself.  His "Vernal Equinox" is also a very
> strong design.  Cliff Hui's "Field of Dreams" is another that was instantly
> recognizable to me, and a tank that attracts my eye as much now as when I
> first judged it.  Justin Law is a name we, at AGA, have come to respect as
> another force in aquascaping... particularly in small tanks.  His "Secret
> Garden" and "Summer Dance" are both gems.  And these are not the only
> winners among the group!!!
>
> Having looked through the CAU website, it is clear there is a tremendous
> amount of talent in the group, as well as skill.  As the basics of
> aquascaping have become better understood, I often see tanks that are well
> balanced, skillfully trimmed and beautifully maintained, but feel
> "mechanical", or lacking in ingenuity.  It is wonderful to see a group that
> has the basic skills down cold, and is able to then be daring and creative
> in their work.
>
> The Aquatic Gardeners Association is an international organization for those
> who enjoy aquarium plants and planted aquaria.  We publish a high quality
> full color journal quarterly.  Our 2008 contest is currently open for
> entries, and our next convention will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, November
> 14-16.  For more information on membership or on these events, please visit
> our website at: www.aquatic-gardeners.org
>
> Thank you!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Karen Randall
> Technical Editor
> The Aquatic Gardener"
>
>> From: Joyce KS Siu
>> To: "showcase@aquatic-gardeners.org"
>> Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:02:22 +0800
>> Subject: Attn: Bailin Shaw (about aquascapers from Hong Kong)
>>
>> Dear Mr Shaw,
>>
>> This is Joyce from the Features of the South China Morning Post, a
> newspaper from Hong Kong.
>>
>> I'm working on an article about the aquascapers in Hong Kong, with most of
> them are from an aquascape community called Creative Aquascape Union
> (http://www.cau-aqua.net/index.php?lang=en)
>>
>> Many of the members will join this year's 2008 AGA International
> Aquascaping Contest. Some did quite well in the previous year such as Dave
> Chow who is the winner for Best of the Show for 2007 and Justin Law, winner
> of the same title in 2006.
>>
>> I was wondering if it's possible for you to shed some light about the
> works of Hong Kong aquascapers such as quality of their works and do you
> find if there's any characteristics among the aquascapes  created by Hong
> Kong people and how're they different from other cities or countries.
>>
>> Thanks so much for your help. If possible, do you think it's possible for
> you to send me your comments on Wednesday?
>>
>> Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
>>
>> Best,
>> Joyce
>>
>>
>>
>> Joyce Siu
>> Features Writer
>> South China Morning Post
>> Tel: (852) 2565 2275
>> 16/F, Somerset House
>> TaiKoo Place
>> 979 King?s Road
>> Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
>
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