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Originally Posted by mike_p

Hello all, "Oaktreeform" here
I've been playing around with the image on Photoshop, but didn't come up with anything I was comfortable with. I need to practice more.
One idea I had was to try to hide the left side 1st branch with foliage so the V wouldn't be quite as pronounced. This isn't a criticism, just personal preference.
Kingsvilles tend to grow full and sleek so as to look like the shrubs they are rather than the tree we wish it to emulate. My preference is to see it more open with some secondary branch structure exposed, so a wee bird could fly through.

Mike

Mike,

Thanks for the critique. I agree that a few minor changes could really help the design.

With the suggestions from Walter, you, David, and others fresh on my mind, I sat down the other day and started making some changes. First I eliminated about 3/4 of an inch of the left side. At the same time, I introduced some "open-ness" in the canopy and made it less topiary-like. Very subtle changes, but still obvious to the overall design.

If I can get around to it, I will try to post a new picture of the bonsai with the changes. If anyone is interested.

Thanks again,

John