AusBonsai

Really interested to see how you go with this one. It's a nice tree.

Good luck and looking forward to your after pics.

here we are after 1 session today, should be almost ready after one more session next week. Idea is to get it right over two years. Today was going in and cutting back un-needed foliage and branches and starting to wire. Next week will be completing the wiring and tackling the apex... urgh.

my main problem was a fear of cutting back foliage and branches, and that where I saw one pad, he saw 8 pads... ie more detail, allow in more light

I agree that the apex is a bit "full" but lots of options for branch selection. It is good material and will make a nice tree. I find that junipers which are worked regularly will reward you with constant improvement.
I would love to see what you come up with after the rework.

thanks Gerard, here is an updated pic with some work done on the apex. finally starting to make sense. I was always trying to figure out how to shrink the apex down, but couldn't see that we could raise the apex to add more intrigue!

two possible fronts...

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I think no. 1 for me.

It's looking good.

as of today, slowly trying to get these branches done.

this tree has been traded for a few other trees, will post progress shots when I visit the new owner