mkonig

I can not understand what the argument is all about.
Is the intention of bonsai not to create a tree in miniature form and true to nature?
Look around you folks!
What does Walter see in his suroundings? He lives in the Alps, where trees struggle at high altitudes, in poor soil and extreme weather conditions. These trees will develop a form that portrais this struggle and no doubt influence Walter in his designs. It is what he sees!
Living in central England I see massive Oak trees, Alder, Birch, Beech, Larch and Scotch Pine, but not of the kind that would be seen in the alps. The trees here grow large and majestic with big trunks and large crowns. That is how I try to portray these species in my bonsai designs.

Look inside you and look around you, thats all the guidance you need.

Mike

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