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Air Assault All The Way.
Join Date: Mar-2004
Location: Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte)
Country: USA
Posts: 1,696
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Quite frankly, I like maples in this style. This bonsai is off to a good start and looks like it has been care for well.
My initial thought was that the branch junction with the trunk should be more visible. The large number of branches coming from the trunk give the feeling of maturity, while the foliage covering the area just eludes to vigor. With a little opening up, both attributes can be used and admired. I would also suggest pinching back slightly on the left and expanding to the right a couple of inches (see lines). The apex needs to shift slightly (see arrow) and should keep a rounded appearance. The root drawn over in red is distracting and has an unfinished look. It either needs to be manipulated "away" from the viewer and pinned down, or removed. Some gradual exposure of nebari will greatly add to this bonsai's pedigree.
Very nice tree. With some tweaking, it will be outstanding.
John
P.S. I like the pot and placement, but ambivalent about the pot's feet. Ian makes a great observation. I'll leave it there.
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John Dixon
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