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Chris, great thread. The different viewing angles make a big difference it how the tree is viewed. The nebari is the same in all photos so that didn't effect my decision. What I was looking for when I saw this tree was a natural looking growing habit. The canopy is the obvious key to which view people would choose. My chioce is for the top right. After looking at the other canopies they seemed too "perfect" i.e. they are not natural and are maintained with trimming. Also the other three have nicely rounded canopies as well which detracts the natural look I am after. Top right has spacing between the branching and the canopy is not as wide as the others. Also there is an apex to this tree rather than a rounded canopy. This view provide the best natural looking representation of an elm. And that is what I was looking for.

13-May-2004	#8
DavidN bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2002 Location: Melbourne Country: Australia USDA Zone: 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 3,348	Chris, great thread. The different viewing angles make a big difference it how the tree is viewed. The nebari is the same in all photos so that didn't effect my decision. What I was looking for when I saw this tree was a natural looking growing habit. The canopy is the obvious key to which view people would choose. My chioce is for the top right. After looking at the other canopies they seemed too "perfect" i.e. they are not natural and are maintained with trimming. Also the other three have nicely rounded canopies as well which detracts the natural look I am after. Top right has spacing between the branching and the canopy is not as wide as the others. Also there is an apex to this tree rather than a rounded canopy. This view provide the best natural looking representation of an elm. And that is what I was looking for. __________________ Bonsai Northwest Inc, Melbourne, Australia Bonsai Flora Nursery in Yarraville, Melbourne