[VOTE] Shohin Progressive Styling Competition 2011-2012

[Steven]

The objective of the AusBonsai Shohin Progressive Styling Competition was to create the best possible Shohin sized bonsai (under 250mm tall) from raw, untrained stock over a period of 14 months.

We originally had 167 entries but due to several factors, 134 entries were disqualified or withdrawn. There were a couple of these entries that were stunners and it was a real shame to see them out of the running.

Please find following, in alphabetical order based on the artists name, the 33 finalists in the AusBonsai Shohin Progressive Styling Competition 2011-2012. The 3 highest ranking trees based on your votes will each receive one of the stunning hand made bonsai pots with matching accent pots which were kindly donated by Vic Harris or Erin Bonsai. Please select your 3 favourite trees from the poll above and submit your vote before 16th November 2012. The results will be shown progressively as the voting takes place over the next 2 weeks and the winners will be announced here on AusBonsai on the 17th November.

Please feel free to post your comments about the entries, the competition or even suggestions for future competitions.

Regards,
Steven

AGarcia - Juniper Squamata 1 before and after.jpg

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Andrew Legg - Ulmus parvifolia Suberosa before and after.jpg

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Bretts - Ficus before and after.jpg

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Bretts - Gum before and after.jpg

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Bretts - Parrotia before and after.jpg

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Chipper5 - Hokkaido Elm before and after.jpg

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Chipper5 - Olive before and after.jpg

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Chipper5 - Taiwan Maple before and after.jpg

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Chrisatrocky - Ficus benjamina before and after.jpg

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Chrisatrocky - Juniperus chinensis Kenji before and after.jpg

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Chrisatrocky - Juniperus chinensis Sargentii before and after.jpg

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de_keizer - hinoki before and after.jpg

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GavinG - Berberis Little Favourite before and after.jpg

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Gerard - ulmus procera 1 before and after.jpg

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Gerard - ulmus procera 2 before and after.jpg

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KCPOOLE - Ficus Celebense before and after.jpg

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Kvan64 - Flowering Quince before and after.jpg

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LLK - Azalea Candlelight before and after.jpg

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LLK - Zelkova serrata before and after.jpg

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Petra - Wormwood before and after.jpg

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Ray - gardenia before and after.jpg

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Ryan - Juniper squamata before and after.jpg

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Ryan - Port Jackson fig before and after.jpg

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Sno - Leptospermum Riot before and after.jpg

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Soda - Kunzea ericoides before and after.jpg

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Steven - Casuarina torulosa before and after.jpg

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Steven - Ficus rubiginosa 2 before and after.jpg

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strawbs - satsuki azalea before and after.jpg

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Taffy - Ligustrum Ovalifolia - 1 before and after.jpg

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Tex048 - Desert Ash before and after.jpg

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Tony Bebb - Buxus harlandii before and after.jpg

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Watto - Japanese Box before and after.jpg

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Watto - Juniper before and after.jpg

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[Dario]

Best of luck to all of the entries! I was surprised by how far some of these trees progressed in such a short time from raw material.
Steven and the AB team thanks for putting on the shohin comp it has been great watching the trees develop over the last 14 months.
I think that competitions such as this add so much to this forum and I look forward to many more in the future.
Well done Ausbonsai
I am glad that AB has a shohin section in the forum and this comp has really contributed to it so please contine to update these trees in the future so we can see how they mature.
I have learnt a lot so thank you.
Cheers, Dario.

[MattA]

I know I am not alone in 'not finishing the race' so congratulations to everyone who made it this far in the comp

Its amazing to see how far they have all come in the 14mths but there are some definite standouts, I voted for one that I didnt think had a hope at the beginning!!! I have learnt so much from following all the trees that I hope the comp is repeated again in the future so I may try again....
Matt

[LLK]

It's hard to make up my mind, because some entries show really nice shohin, while others may be a little less showy, but they are the result of especially good technical work. Even though only a relatively low percentage of entries made it right to the end of the competition, they still bear witness to the fantastic possibilities that exist in creating shohin bonsai, regarding time, variety of plant species and variety of styling. Thanks, Steven, for allowing the AusBonsai members to prove that!


Lisa

[kcpoole]

Well that has been a very difficult task and I have made my decision now I had to have 3 rounds of volting myself to whittle them down to only 3 Thanks to all that pulled out as ou made our jobs much easier

There are a few Very outstanding trees in this lot, and some more that will be excellent in a few months or years! I hope everyone that enteerdd will continue to develop these trees and that they post updated photos of them in years to come.

Thanks to steven for the opportunity for this Comp, and hope everyone enjoyed themselves like i did, and that everyone learnt a lot as well.

Ken

[reddoggy]

Probably a dumb question by a very novice grower but how do you vote.

[MattA]

Probably a dumb question by a very novice grower but how do you vote.

Just click on the box next to the tree you want to vote for. When your done hit submit & it will record your vote & then show you how the overall vote is going...

[Barry1]

An amazing array of quality trees by very talented people and thanks to Steven for providing an opportunity for bonsai artists to showcase their work

Cheers
Barry

[reddoggy]

Thanks Matta simple when you know how Looks like everyone is sucking up to the BOSS
Only joking it really is a nice tree

[kcpoole]

Thanks Matta simple when you know how Looks like everyone is sucking up to the BOSS
Only joking it really is a nice tree

Was wondering what comments wer gunna happen when the voting started.
This is a stunning tree in real life too, and by far worth winning regardless who owns it

Another fact that few know, is that Steven has an innate ability to make any tree look bloody nice! He has a very real talent to make beautiful things out of very good material. A real artists eye

For me it as quite a privilege to see his trees every tuesday night

Ken

[Boics]

Yes great competition...

It really does showcase some very talented individuals among the forum.
Really there is so much to be learned from the methods and techniques used to achieve such outstanding results in such a short time (in Bonsai terms).

Great thing is that competitions such as these encourage new data and ideas to be shared with all and improve the overall quality and caliber of this already awesome site.

Who's now got a Casuarina on their shopping/christmas list?

I know I do.....

Well done all.

[FEX]

What a great competition,a few great trees were entered...I think there should be more comps, like all the time,constantly. great for the spirit of bonsai, i'm just saying that ,because i did not pick a good tree,(slow growing libani)withdrawn..., but seriously,whats wrong with having these competitions on going, not just one class of bonsai,but a few comps at the same time,,, any one out there want to do another shohin comp?

[LLK]

but seriously,whats wrong with having these competitions on going, not just one class of bonsai,but a few comps at the same time,,, any one out there want to do another shohin comp?

What's wrong with that idea? Just that it might make a lot more work for Steven & moderators, and people would get tired of it after a while. The excitement of a competition is partly caused by the fact that it is an occasional, outstanding event.
I'd love to see all the shohin entereed here in another year's time, though, including those that were eliminated but are still alive.

Lisa

[TheNumber13]

Thankyou everyone, especially Steven and the mods involved.

It was great to follow the progress of this competition, and see some impressive improvements in a short time. Very inspirational.

Can't wait for the next comp.

[Ryan1979b]

Its been a great little competition watching the progression of everyones trees. There have been some very impressive stylings and growth on some trees for the amount of time we had. Cheers all, good luck and happy voting