@Vis123's post reminded me of the fun I had trying to deconstruct and understand the talent behind building a winning aquascape. I went back and found this post: Analysis of 2010 IAPLC Winner - ScapeFu.
I hope you enjoy it and, hopefully, pick up some interesting nuggets. I am someone who does not have the talent to create this but I can certainly appreciate it.
This is the aquascape:

I hope you enjoy it and, hopefully, pick up some interesting nuggets. I am someone who does not have the talent to create this but I can certainly appreciate it.
This is the aquascape:
