Design of bonsai group with 3 trees

[Cajunrider]

I am looking for inspiration for a bonsai group with just 3 trees. I am contemplating do one BC group and would like to see some examples.
If you have or have seen any please post pictures or links.

So far all I got is the one from @Mellow Mullet

Bald Cypress Clump

Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Growing Bonsai in the Heart of Dixie, And Maybe Some That You Didn't!

www.heartofdixiebonsai.com

Thank you.

 

[Cajunrider]

 

[Cajunrider]

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@johng showed me a beautiful example of forced perspective. I might redo this tomorrow.

 

[rockm]

Think forming asymmetrical triangles using the bases (dominant the most prominent). Don't put the main trunk directly in the center, makes things too static. Put the primary tree a bit off to one side, use the other two to support it. Keep trunks as close together as possible. That helps them relate to each other better in the composition. Avoid evenly spacing trees. Play around with various positions. Shorter trees can be used to force perspective when placed further towards the back. You also might think of shortening these a bit proportionately as well.

 

[johng]

49" container viewed from the long end... The dreaded 4 tree group. Tallest tree is about 56"

 

[Bonsai Nut]

The dreaded 4 tree group.

Funny that you say this. I viewed it as three trees. Perhaps because I always start at the nebari and look up.

 

[Cajunrider]

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49" container viewed from the long end... The dreaded 4 tree group. Tallest tree is about 56"

I like this so much I am copycatting!

 

[jradics]

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And you're still planning on moving this year?

 

[Cajunrider]

And you're still planning on moving this year?

The move is changed to spring of 2025 to allow for renovation on the house we are moving to.

 

[johng]

Funny that you say this. I viewed it as three trees. Perhaps because I always start at the nebari and look up.

just trying to play games with the viewer

 

[Cajunrider]

I like this so much I am copycatting!

Aha! @johng liked my post. Licensed to steal!

 

[johng]

Aha! @johng liked my post. Licensed to steal!

Please do!

 

[Bonsai Nut]

just trying to play games with the viewer

It does remind me a little of one of those old optical illusions...