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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Sep-2001
Location: Gulf Coast
Country: Texas
Posts: 772
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I agree with Steve in that the base is inappropriate for an upright style. It has an extremely precarious look to it now. A slight change in planting angle, perhaps but this would never be a good informal, just less of a slanting/windswept style than it currently is.
It is hard to tell in 2 dimensions. Perhaps your friend sees more t potential than we can see due to this limitation.
Effort should be directed to working with the tree's strong points. It has excellent trunk movement. The foliage needs to be refined and better movement given, consistent with the style. I.e., slanting/windswept. Tighten up the foliage, less on the right hand side than on the left.
Also, this tree looks as if it is about to fall out of the pot. The tree might look better moved to the right. Or a different pot chosen...
What I envision, maybe rotating it clockwise about 15-20 degrees or so, but this should give you the "feel" of what I would strive for.
Jim
TX
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