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I have this shohin trident maple that I was training in the root over rock style. It currently stands about 20cm tall and has a reasonable trunk thickness.
After a few failed attempts to graft roots into suitable places I decided that it was time to try a new plan, and that plan was to try a different angle and viewing side.

Nice little tree Watto i really like the 3rd pic. i think the new planting is a little too high. imo

Thanks for the thoughts Antonio. At the next poting I will "move it down" a bit, but the rock is the issue. The last pic is probably not the best look so today I took another pic with the tree moved just a bit.
I have also included a pic of the side that you prefer Antonio.

Hi Watto, I tend towards #3 also but like #2. It's a nice tree which ever way you look at it , good progress mate.

Like image number 3 as well. Not sure if some of those branches can be lowered? Did a quick.... And very sketchy ... Vert to convey.... Either way it's looking good...

Same issue as my Juni 10- 20 mm changes the dynamc so much. Getting the tree in the right pot in the right spot has to be the most difficult thing in Bonsai IMO Does my head! Having said that the little tweak has improved your new front.

I like #3 too.. Nice natural look to it

Thanks for your thoughts, verts and comments. The tree does need a good wiring and that will probably happen in the next Autumn. Until then I will continue to trim any extended growth and fertilize.