Re: Showcase results

["James Purchase" <jpurch@interlog.com>]

Erik, Dave, et al....

> As to your question of what could be put in "five months later" that would
> be of interest to readers, I can think of a number of things, and I think
> James has already suggested a few for TAG for the next year.  Articles on
> techniques used by particular entrants, interviews, focus on particular
> plants.  There's a lot more here than just announcement of winners.  I
> actually think that's the least interesting part, if truth be known.

This is VERY true. The "announcement" is going to be little more than a
standard listing of names and prizes. The true worth of this is only going
to come once people can spend some time looking at the images themselves,
reading the judges comments and doing some personal reflection on what
worked and what didn't work. I have no idea yet who owns any of the
aquascapes, so I can't even begin to consider if this event answered my
initial question which started it all - are there any noticeable differences
between how hobbyists in various parts of the world approach the aquascaping
of their tanks? While not all of the images are up to Amano's photographic
standards, there are some wonderful ideas displayed in the various
aquascapes which could be developed into articles that would not depend upon
how soon they can be gotten into print.

James Purchase
Toronto