Juniper # 3
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Re: Juniper # 3
Looks a bit more bent
I would remove most of the right hand branch as it going the wrong way and fighting the movement to the left.
Is it a Cascade or a slanted ?
having the taller apex as well as the cascade branch leaves a bit of an indecision there
IMHO i would remove most of the apex trunk, or bring the cascade branch back to make a shorter first branch for the Slanting tree.
Ken
I would remove most of the right hand branch as it going the wrong way and fighting the movement to the left.
Is it a Cascade or a slanted ?
having the taller apex as well as the cascade branch leaves a bit of an indecision there
IMHO i would remove most of the apex trunk, or bring the cascade branch back to make a shorter first branch for the Slanting tree.
Ken
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Re: Juniper # 3
I was going for a twin trunk cascade style.
I also left as much green as I could so not to stress the tree to much.
I also left as much green as I could so not to stress the tree to much.
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Re: Juniper # 3
Did you get around to styling this one?
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I don't trust Bonsai, they are a little shady.
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Re: Juniper # 3
This is a perfect example of what this wonderful forum represents. A chance for enthusiasts with little knowledge to ask those with great knowledge what they would do. Take some time to read what critiques you get, then before you re-shape it, just sit and look at your tree. Spin it around, tilt the pot, hold it above your eyeline, try and find what others have seen in your tree. I have found this helped me to design better trees. With time, you will see what those with great knowledge see.
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Re: Juniper # 3
Or you can do as I do and draw a dozen virts hahaRaymond wrote:This is a perfect example of what this wonderful forum represents. A chance for enthusiasts with little knowledge to ask those with great knowledge what they would do. Take some time to read what critiques you get, then before you re-shape it, just sit and look at your tree. Spin it around, tilt the pot, hold it above your eyeline, try and find what others have seen in your tree. I have found this helped me to design better trees. With time, you will see what those with great knowledge see.
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Re: Juniper # 3
or that... If you can draw that is...Pearcy001 wrote:Or you can do as I do and draw a dozen virts hahaRaymond wrote:This is a perfect example of what this wonderful forum represents. A chance for enthusiasts with little knowledge to ask those with great knowledge what they would do. Take some time to read what critiques you get, then before you re-shape it, just sit and look at your tree. Spin it around, tilt the pot, hold it above your eyeline, try and find what others have seen in your tree. I have found this helped me to design better trees. With time, you will see what those with great knowledge see.
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Re: Juniper # 3
I fear that I may have given you the wrong impression Ray. The fact of the matter is I have about as much talent when it comes to drawing, as a 1 year old holding a crayon upside down. When I stated "draw" I merely meant that I open up paint on the computer and button mash the mouse with my forehead, I apologize for the lie that I have lived for the last 3 hours. Good luck with your decision Daluke, don't go giving your self a concussion when you try it.Raymond wrote: or that... If you can draw that is...
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Re: Juniper # 3
Pearcy,Pearcy001 wrote:I fear that I may have given you the wrong impression Ray. The fact of the matter is I have about as much talent when it comes to drawing, as a 1 year old holding a crayon upside down. When I stated "draw" I merely meant that I open up paint on the computer and button mash the mouse with my forehead, I apologize for the lie that I have lived for the last 3 hours. Good luck with your decision Daluke, don't go giving your self a concussion when you try it.Raymond wrote: or that... If you can draw that is...
no apology required. I have the same ability as you with a crayon and less than you with a mouse! I have tried virts, but all to no avail.