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I just had to chime in here, because Clay is offering exactly the sort of advice that I love to see on this forum.

To the point, no BS, straight-shooting - and combined with taking the time and effort to give really excellent and clearly layed out advice. I love seeing posts like this! It's perhaps the best thing about this forum.

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Terrific point about the visual mass, Clay. I didn't see what it was about the original that bothered me until I saw your sketch. Just potting in this shape of pot would do wonders for the composition!

(Oh, and I'll second those book recommendations. Both are awesome design texts. Peter Adams' "Successful Bonsai Shaping" is also a gem, though admitted not as essential as either of Clay's recommendations.)

All the best,
OMC

4-Nov-2002	#4
Carl_Bergstrom Old Mister Crow Join Date: May-2002 Location: Seattle, WA. Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 3,197	I just had to chime in here, because Clay is offering exactly the sort of advice that I love to see on this forum. To the point, no BS, straight-shooting - and combined with taking the time and effort to give really excellent and clearly layed out advice. I love seeing posts like this! It's perhaps the best thing about this forum. ---- Terrific point about the visual mass, Clay. I didn't see what it was about the original that bothered me until I saw your sketch. Just potting in this shape of pot would do wonders for the composition! (Oh, and I'll second those book recommendations. Both are awesome design texts. Peter Adams' "Successful Bonsai Shaping" is also a gem, though admitted not as essential as either of Clay's recommendations.) All the best, OMC __________________ In love with trees