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Old Mister Crow
Join Date: May-2002
Location: Seattle, WA.
Country: USA
Posts: 3,197
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Originally Posted by mike_p
The first picture is the juniper in December, 2000. The second was made in July, 2004. I'm very happy with the progress so far.
Harry Hirao collected this juniper about 10-12 years ago, and donated it to the Golden State Bonsai Federation convention raffle in November, 2000. I was the lucky winner. Height from table is about 46 inches.
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Mike,
Can you explain the new planting angle shown in the second picture?
To me, the original angle was perfect or nearly so. The current angle is static, its right angles jar against the twisting sinuous lines of the live veins and gorgeous shari, the base has gone from beautifully flared to nearly reverse-tapered, the full composition seems badly off balance, and the trunk no longer harmonizes with the foliage mass.
(On the positive side, it's a nice illustration of what a few years of good soil and fertilizing technique can do.)
Best regards,
Carl
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