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This tree is ugly if you indeed look at it from the traditional and by the numbers scheme of things. However if you have ever seen these trees in the wild you have to agree that this one looks like one of the old Grandfather trees, you might see struggeling along the coast.

The tree is more grotesque than ugly. I love this tree it tells stories and has a history. If it were an old Native American before the comming of the White Man he would be revered as a man of great wisdom, a medicine man and the younger men would has sought out his advise and blessings. This tree talks to you.

The Japanese say that special things have a sort of spirit to them known as Kami. I would have to say this tree has Kami.

All of this should confirm the necessity of a judge or critic having at least a love of the art.

9-Jan-2005	#24
Vance Wood bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Sep-2002 Location: Roseville Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5/6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 2,432	This tree is ugly if you indeed look at it from the traditional and by the numbers scheme of things. However if you have ever seen these trees in the wild you have to agree that this one looks like one of the old Grandfather trees, you might see struggeling along the coast. The tree is more grotesque than ugly. I love this tree it tells stories and has a history. If it were an old Native American before the comming of the White Man he would be revered as a man of great wisdom, a medicine man and the younger men would has sought out his advise and blessings. This tree talks to you. The Japanese say that special things have a sort of spirit to them known as Kami. I would have to say this tree has Kami. All of this should confirm the necessity of a judge or critic having at least a love of the art.