Some trees from 45 years ago

[treeman]

For me, the best technique is work that doesn't draw attention to itself. The particularly formal trees have a disjunction between the rough wild trunk and the ultra-plastic over-groomed foliage that jars badly. And yes, these issues are essential to discuss. Without sarcasm and abuse.

Gavin

[Jow]

Those pictures make me very happy.

[GavinG]

I think there should be a rule: No more than fifty words without a photo or a diagram.

Mike, I'd like to hear your diagrams set to music. Crazy.

Gavin

[treeman]

"GavinG"
Mike, I'd like to hear your diagrams set to music.

http://www.televisiontunes.com/benny_hill_show.html

[M60757572]

If you like the look of trees from 45yrs ago, grow your own trees in that manner. If you like the modern manicured-to-the-enth-degree look then grow your trees in that manner. To say that fashion has no place in bonsai shows ignorance of the art's long history.

As interesting as this thread has been to read, I wonder why some of the more noxious remains (mods?) And am reminded why I stay away from the majority engaged in the art in this country.

My 2c.
Peace in bonsai hah

[kcpoole]

As interesting as this thread has been to read, I wonder why some of the more noxious remains (mods?) And am reminded why I stay away from the majority engaged in the art in this country.

Because as mods we gave up long ago trying to comprehend the thread, but were happy to let it continue until it was reported that it was getting out of hand

When it comes to People calling others names, and drawing rubbish over trees without any context or explanation, and links to Benny Hill then I tend to call enough is enough.

matlea wrote:
I can see the merit in both sides of the 'discussion' but ultimately I think this is counter productive.... And becoming boring. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and everyone's aesthetic will vary. I assume we practice the art of bonsai because we obtain personal enjoyment from it.... Do what pleases you.... And respect what others do.

This thread will be locked and no longer able to be continued