Elm Island
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thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
Nice, John! I like to imagine that there are goats and sheep in the open space 
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Very nice work John! I intend to do similar projects with maples. Do you have recommendation for best type of rock that's readily available and where can I find them?
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
Modest statement - looks nice!
Couple of questions on this one Sir!
I am guessing the planting stays on a bench separate from the pot unless on display?
The pot - what materials were used to simulate water and may I ask who did that work?
Thanks!
Grimmy
Kodama16
Shohin
That looks super cool. Forest are my favorite.
Hey Sergio... I like the stone coming out of Utah sold as Lace Rock in aquarium stores. Unfortunately it is inconsistently available at best in the stores in my area. As a result I contacted Russ at Feller stone (www.fellerstone.com) and got a 1 ton pallet shipped to my house. I realize that's probably more than most folks are interested in spending and dealing with but after years of not being able to find decent stones for rock plantings I decided it was worth it for me to do.
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
I'm guessing, it's lace rock?
Modest statement - looks nice!
Couple of questions on this one Sir!
I am guessing the planting stays on a bench separate from the pot unless on display?
The pot - what materials were used to simulate water and may I ask who did that work?
Thanks!
Grimmy
It is a Japanese suiban that came in through BonsaiMonk about a decade ago...no clue who the potter is...I am not even sure if it is signed?? I only use this container for displays...otherwise it just sits on a shelf.
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
Hahaha. Well, I posted that comment right when you posted it. I'm sorry Anyhow you've talked about lace rock numerous times. No harm in being reminded, and eventually the message will cause me to find some good lace rocks.
Anyhow you've talked about lace rock numerous times. No harm in being reminded, and eventually the message will cause me to find some good lace rocks.
JoeR
Masterpiece
I have never been to the bonsai learning center before- whats it like? Are their prices good?
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Looks so natural...love the composition you created. Those winged elm...I would love to see one in person. First time I seen one...(photo) wasn't sure if it wasn't diseased...lol but imagine it adds character.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
ColinFraser
Masterpiece
Nice; thanks for sharing. I love the overall impression of the piece.
One little thing that stood out to me was that I can't see the base of any of the trees. Maybe it's just the moss (or the photograph), but they all feel like they're peeking out from behind the rock a little bit - oddly enough, it appears that way from both sides! I think I would like to see the nebari of even one tree clinging/conforming to the rock to really "ground" things.
I'll reiterate though, I really like it!
One little thing that stood out to me was that I can't see the base of any of the trees. Maybe it's just the moss (or the photograph), but they all feel like they're peeking out from behind the rock a little bit - oddly enough, it appears that way from both sides! I think I would like to see the nebari of even one tree clinging/conforming to the rock to really "ground" things.
I'll reiterate though, I really like it!
not at all...it is hard and brittle....you pretty much have to work with what you are given. I'm told it is volcanic but it is not at all like lava rock (feather stone) which can be easily carved and shaped.
I haven't measured but the trees are probably 8-10" and the rock about 1'...together they are certainly somewhat shy of 2'.
Thanks....the roots aren't much to speak of at this point...that's why they are covered with moss. Where the trees are planted is somewhat concave...However, I think your viewing frustration is simply due to 2d photography...of course, in person your view would be much more dynamic.
ColinFraser
Masterpiece
Cool. It makes sense that water would settle into a depression in the rock, and then trees would grow where the moisture was.
