Hans,
I found it a little difficult to follow the pictures.I guess I couldn't see the big change in the deadwood.BUT!!!!!!....and it's a big but
......the fact that you posted it,makes a very important point.YOU see the differance,You see the progress.The devil is in the details.That is the differance between a good bonsai and a great bonsai.Your skill(as evidenced by prior postings) would lead me to believe that a great improvement has been made.It would be nice to see a before and after series of the whole tree(whether the tree is in perfect condition or not).....in order to more accurately portray the improvement in the deadwood.
thanks,
andy