The sound of running water is always amazing! Never get tired of mine! I’ll share some pics when I finish cleaning it up a bit. 2 ponds both hand dug in clay by me connected by a stream. One 3 1/2’ deep, the other 6’.
Www.gardenpondforum.com. Probably me lol same name there as here. Think I sent @Underdog there. Lots of good people there too. Filter discussions are the soil wars there so be ready if you ask lol
@Adair M May indirect you to www.gardenpondforum.com. It’s the bnut of pond forums. My bonsai knowledge is severely limited but I’m on there under the same handle. I have 2 ponds (3 1/2’ deep plus one 6’ deep connected by a 20’ stream. Lots of knowledgeable people there. I’ll warn you filters...
I love your horizontal pickets for your fence! Probably not easy to line them up but gives it a great feel! I'm with @LanceMac10 whens the water feature or koi pond coming in? Or if your scared with the mess of koi, go with shebunkin goldfish!