Takashi Amano is one of the most influential people in the freshwater aquascaping. He is largely credited with introducing Japanese gardening techniques such as Wabi-Sabi and Zen rock arrangement to the aquascaping hobby. His tank compositions involve incredibly intricate, and typically asymmetrical arrangements of plants and often, river rocks and driftwood. His aquascapes often mimic nature in their appearance, and are regarded as a form of art. The photo’s that accompany Takashi’s work are also incredible!
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Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
Credit:Takashi Amano
A selection of video’s of Takashi’s work is below;
Takashi has also written a series of books showcasing his work called Nature Aquarium.
His work also includes landscape photography from around the world;
- Amazon - Landscapes, Aerial and Underwater
- Borneo
- West Africa
- Yakushima Island (Japan)
- Tateyama (Japan)
- Sado Island (Japan)
Preview image c/o Dragonets
All images are the property of Takashi Amano
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Wonderful. Thanks Barry, for pointing me towards his work. This is exactly what i wanted to do with an aquarium, beautiful. Thanks!