Objects to gauge size of bonsai in photos

[ozzy]

Tools ...




Is that a 10cm 20 or a 40 cm pair. Just thought to ask.

Theres different sizes? ... oh well there go's that idea

[FigKiller]

A very common object I've seen recently being used is a CD/DVD - preferably one you've finished with, or not started. If I had a large tree that was good enough to have its picture displayed, I'd use a champagne/bubbly bottle rather than a beer bottle.

[Waltron]

How about a tennis or golf ball, tennis balls are a good one to go by as they are easy to get!

Good Idea.

[jeremy_norbury]

Here's what I've standardised on now:

Standard bonsai shears

Korean Hornbeam


Common Wych Elm (Ulmus Glabra) shohin.


New pots


Or my favourite - and something I generally have to hand...and a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine

Chinese elm


White pine


Lonicera nitida

[makro]

How about an iphone next to it?

May not be such a good idea if you are using it to take the pic in the first place

[Waltron]

How about an iphone next to it?

May not be such a good idea if you are using it to take the pic in the first place

Generally it's a good idea to use something that everyone has access to and/or some experience with and of universal size. Using an Iphone would be just as useful as me using my old SE k800i (only excluding the fashion statement).

[makro]

ok how about one of those fertilizer baskets

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[Petra]

I think the drink can would be one of the best. Everyone has those or can get hold of one. Least it gives a better idea of trunk thickness.
So guys lets just stick with the drink can.