I think it's pretty subjective really and all the top scapes are masterpieces at what they are but I tend to agree with Gareth's view. I am waiting for something massively out of the box to happen in the hobby. A lot of variations on a theme.I also agree pretty much with Viktor in that the contest isn't named 'nature style' however that is what it was and is aimed at. Nature style evolves of course but you'ld be naive to put something crazy in there and expect it to do well.No3 was my fav and still is. Not hugely out of the box in terms of the colours and plants etc but has a difference and a braveness to it that the others don't have. No1 to me is just a perfectly crafted version of it's rivals and previous year's entries. Not a huge amount of difference from others just a better manicure.This always causes arguments so for once I've said my piece on the subject