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Hi Barry,

I agree that the ratios of height to girth aren't representative of a sumo, which wasn't what I was trying to convey, although in hindsight I suppose it wasn't the best example to use lol. What I meant was the feeling one gets when standing directly under one of those 300ft trees. The sheer size and mass of them, are incredibly powerful, at least they were to me (we don't get too many 300ft trees here in England

). Its that power which is reflective in sumo bonsai - even if the aspect ratios aren't.... if that makes sense?

Chris those are some awesome pics. Isn't that last one the Major Oak of Sherwood Forest?

All the best,

Aaron

**edit** sorry 3rd pic is Major Oak

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1-Feb-2006	#9
Aaron_K bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2004 Country: England USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 1,477	Hi Barry, I agree that the ratios of height to girth aren't representative of a sumo, which wasn't what I was trying to convey, although in hindsight I suppose it wasn't the best example to use lol. What I meant was the feeling one gets when standing directly under one of those 300ft trees. The sheer size and mass of them, are incredibly powerful, at least they were to me (we don't get too many 300ft trees here in England ). Its that power which is reflective in sumo bonsai - even if the aspect ratios aren't.... if that makes sense? Chris those are some awesome pics. Isn't that last one the Major Oak of Sherwood Forest? All the best, Aaron edit sorry 3rd pic is Major Oak __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Muriel Strode Vulpes pilum mutat, non mores! "A fox may change its skin but never its character"