Hi Matt , as with all tree's I create they can have several fronts or be it they look good from several angles , not a stickler fr rules so I dont need a certain front as it can change with each progression and in most case Junipers dont have a good narebri .
The deadwood can be trimmed back as can the live material depending on my outlook or be it some perspective purchaser who is bound to see the tree differently ,
Nothings is set in concrete when creating Phoenix grafts or anything that grows and changes .
I have a n old Yamaha xt500 thumper ,my new no maintenance hobby , 1 minute it's a cafe racer , in 2 hours time its a motard and in 3 hours its a trail bike , same basic bike but 3 completely different looking machines .
Unfortunately Bonsai once you cut something off you just cant bolt another piece on but with a Phoenix graft its all about adding "green to grey" , "live to dead" so to speak . even the deadwood needs refining or reducing as time goes by .
Cheers . Alpine
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Hi Ryceman3 , have to agree on the different angles .This is definately the best Phoenix graft I have produced ,
I think even if the Shimp was to die I would just retain the trunk as a trophy . No maintenance required just paint the shimp
Cheers . Alpine
I think even if the Shimp was to die I would just retain the trunk as a trophy . No maintenance required just paint the shimp
Cheers . Alpine
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Great progression shots of a good looking graft.
Can’t wait to see after the trim.
Can’t wait to see after the trim.
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This is the end to a long term project .
Its sad to see it go but thats life , I'm sure the new owner will take very good care of it .
Cheers . Ian
This is 1 of the 200 plus trunks sold over the last 2 months . Its gone to a good home and sticking around the area hopefully to continue the challenge with Shibui for best trunk in the Albury Wodonga Bonsai Club Shows .Its sad to see it go but thats life , I'm sure the new owner will take very good care of it .
Cheers . Ian
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End of an era Alpine, but hopefully the beginning of a new one... at least it’s local so you can keep an eye on it if you choose to do so!
Did you keep any bonsai??
Did you keep any bonsai??
"NO CUTS, NO GLORY"
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Hi Ryceman3 , mate at 240 trunks gone it barely put a dent in the stock here .
I don't plan on keeping any , but while I'm here I'll move into caretaker mode and simply water them . All the grow beds are empty and if it's not potted , it's bagged so they live or die .
Cheers . Ian
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Final pics of this as it was picked up by the purchaser for a Fathers day gift , definately be a happy chappy in N.E Victoria today . I cleaned it up removed the wires and added some moss , I'm sure the new owner will appreciate the little extra effort .
Cheers . Ian
Cheers . Ian
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