Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga – Riverfront Harmony of Glass, Steel, and Ecological Diversity
Mood/Atmosphere: Light-filled, organic, and soothing, the setting weaves a narrative of progression from river to ocean. There’s a sense of discovery and calm—ripples of laughter and silent awe as signature species come into view. Famous Photographer: Channeling the tranquil environmental sensibility of Rinko Kawauchi, whose pastel hues and gentle focus invite viewers into quiet, layered natural stories. Camera/Lens: An 85mm lens, shot wide open, gives a soft, luminous focus on close-up reactions—smiling faces reflected in the glass, hands pressed to windows as catfish and otters glide past, against the blurred architectural lines of steel and stone.