Ficus ROR work

[Isitangus]

I've had this focus for a while, and finally
Got some time to give it a tidy up.
Before

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After defoliation- front

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Back

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Top

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After wire and repot- front

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Back

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Top

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Happy for any/all feedback. For me-I'm not sure about the left and right trunks both branching off at the same height.

Angus


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[shibui]

For me-I'm not sure about the left and right trunks both branching off at the same height.

Try turning the whole tree slightly anti clockwise Angus. It looks like that will let the viewer see through the right fork slightly lower and will close the left space a little making it appear higher.

For me, the 2 floating roots on the left are unsettling. I know figs develop aerial roots but I would like to see the rock filling that space. Without those roots I think it would look unbalanced but the space worries me.

It is hard to tell from the photos. Do you have the apex going back or coming forward? Most bonsai look better when the top of the tree comes slightly forward over the trunk.

Just a couple of ideas for you to consider.

[Isitangus]

Thanks for the reply Neil- I will rotate and try to get the best view and as much space as possible.
Not sure of the best course of action with those two floating roots-just find a new rock to squeeze into there? I had also contemplated removing them every time I work on them.
The apex does come forward over the top of the tree-may need to exaggerate that more if it is difficult to tell.
Thanks for the great advice


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[CraigM]

You're going to battle to fit a rock in there. What about trying to promote new aerial roots to close the gap? If you keep the area moist, should push out some new roots, could try fillling the gap with damp sphagnum moss and cover with mesh to hold in. Water the tree normally.

Anyone else have suggestions, have you tried moss approach to generate roots?