FishLifeLondon
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So recently I've come across aerial perpective concepts from my GCSE Art and wondered how we could apply it in Aquascaping. I remember when I came across this manifestation of the aquarium keeping hobby, I wanted rules that I could abide by to create an aesthetic Aquascape. However, all I found that could easily be applied was the rule of thirds and the golden ratio.I imagine that the idea has already been applied by many both consciously and unconsciously, but no one I've found has explicitly stated it and so I'm a little unsure on how we can apply this.
Below are some ideas -in the hope of enhancing depth- that I would like to be confirmed or consolidated and any additions would be appreciated:
1. High detail in the foreground (e.g. addition of small twigs and graded gravel)
2. Higher contrast in the foreground (e.g. cosmetic sands framing the Aquascape)
3. Transition from broad to fine textures (e.g. Monte Carlo to Hairgrass)
4. Darker foreground (e.g. use backlighting and frosted background)
5. Focal point/s should be positioned in the front 1/3 (reducing focus on the background to increase depth)
6. Diminishing size (e.g. Larger materials in the foreground)
7. Sloped gradient (to increase the surface area commonly suggested)
Below are some ideas -in the hope of enhancing depth- that I would like to be confirmed or consolidated and any additions would be appreciated:
1. High detail in the foreground (e.g. addition of small twigs and graded gravel)
2. Higher contrast in the foreground (e.g. cosmetic sands framing the Aquascape)
3. Transition from broad to fine textures (e.g. Monte Carlo to Hairgrass)
4. Darker foreground (e.g. use backlighting and frosted background)
5. Focal point/s should be positioned in the front 1/3 (reducing focus on the background to increase depth)
6. Diminishing size (e.g. Larger materials in the foreground)
7. Sloped gradient (to increase the surface area commonly suggested)
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