another nude fig

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Re: another nude fig

Post by NBPCA »

I think I like this one as it is.

Lots of drama and movement with that low heavy branch. A shallow pot would highlight it very well.

Something different and out of the box(when ready).

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Re: another nude fig

Post by GavinG »

For me, the big left branch balances the two big roots crossing the front - if you change either, you end up having to lose both, and lose the whole spirit of the tree. As it is, it's very dynamic, with its own balance. Not according to the rules, but works very well indeed.

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