So let's take another look at the building process. Start at your yard. This is the picture you have been looking at for months or at least last week think and planning your new pond. Actually, you will have been looking at a picture of YOUR pond, but you get the idea. Take a look at several layouts with our hose.
Several things are in consideration here.
We are planning a larger pond. We have made plans to hide a filter large enough for this pond behind a waterfall. There is also a nice stream here to allow for a bridge. One of the things I thought about was having a place that I could place a table and chairs for maybe some card games overlooking the pond. I also started some intermediate planning for trees and other major plants, note the buckets.