Fall 2016 Contest....Who's in?

sorce said:
We're gonna go right into the contest, receipts can be burned.
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Glad to hear we don't need a receipt. I purchased some Juniper Pfitzers last year from a mom pop nursery on 74 and didn't get a receipt. I'll post befores when the thread is posted.
 
sorce said:
Must purchase a box store/non-bonsai nursery tree before September 30th.

Must style and enter pics before
Halloween.

Likes will be votes, tallied till Thanksgiving.

This will be a contest of sourcing(finding the best material), styling(making the most of material), and picture taking(people like good pictures)!

I'm going to make it Bitch and moan free. If a lot of people have you on ignore....and can't vote for your tree, well, you've done too much bitching and moaning already!

Full rules and guidelines(few) to come.

What say you?

Sorce
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I'm in. Just need to find nursery stock now
 
Should this be the main discussion thread for Q&A and excitement so the comp thread doesn't get clogged up. Also maybe people could post there before pic here possibly, unless it is better kept as a surprise. It´s just that may keep things tidier as people are obviously keen to share.
Doing a great job though @sorce thanks!

Looks like I will definitely have to acquire something though, the only recent trees I have are not doing so flash in the pot so are not up to any work at all.
 
@sorce

in the set up of entrie you say (money photo, entries choice)
what do you mean with that exactly?
im just a silly dutch guy haha
 
Starfox said:
thanks
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Thank You!

Why would I figure where we are having the discussion about the Contest would remain the discussion of the Contest!?;)

You are awesome!

I must just be a silly American Guy!:p

defra said:
money photo, entries choice
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This can be any angle you chose..
A full shot.
The other side of the base.
Another detailed work shot.

Your choice.

Make it a winning shot!

Sorce
 
sorce said:
Hahahahaha!

@LanceMac10 You captured my freak out perfect....but I was thinking how was it so easy for Vin.

I found my easy button though.

Prepare for deletion!

@just.wing.it I am going to feel bad deleting yours cuz it is so close to correct!

Please only post good entries anymore so BNUT don't have to spend all night deleting posts!

Cuuuurva!

Sorce
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I feel your pain brother! None of mine have been easy, NONE! You're a good man for stepping out there and putting this on. Unfortunately, I may not be able to enter. I'm still putting the final finishes on the last challenge tree which is due at the end of this month. We'll see how it goes.
 
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@everyone ... < will that work?

The Entry Format is designed as such to make it easy for voters to locate and process information neccessary to like your entry and process it....evenly, against other entries.

Following it, and the Rules, is the only way this contest is fair.

That said, voters will from this point forward choose to not vote for ANY entry not following the format, or breaking the Rules.

Forgive me for assuming when sick prizes are at stake, folks would read!
I didn't want to add any disqualification threats cuz that is mean.

I will leave the current full entries at this time, however, You may report them for deletion to @Bonsai Nut (reason, Sorce Said) and you may reenter since I was unclear.

Other Incomplete entries will be deleted and you all may reenter full Entries.

Thank you for your further cooperation.

KingJades said:
What does this rule mean?

"Contest is open to any tree not displaying growth into the design intended by transformation work."
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This is to prevent trees styled 6 months ago from entering....
Voter Responsibility.

just.wing.it said:
And...
I thought I followed the rules, except for no nebari pic...and detailed wiring pic.
Am I disqualified without them?
I can take more pics today, not gonna dig out the nebari though....I don't think.
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See above of course...You have the opportunity to repost if you like.
No one will be disqualified except for by the voters.

To dig the nebari or not?
One of the many things I am asking you to balance...but balance for yourself!
Your tree! A prize!?

Balance!

KingJades said:
What puzzles me is why the contest goes until mid November if all we care about is initial styling.
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The most important thing about the Contest is that EVERYONE can participate.
With a big window...we can still have trees coming in late!

Should you wait until Noveber when you can properly style a killer Spruce?
Or buy a young juniper tear it up and enter it tomorrow so you can get votes early?

Balance!

You know this wasn't going to go down without me making you all THINK!

Our sponsors are giving us awesome stuff to win!

Take your time!

Sorce
 
Chris Swink said:
What makes you think I will break the rules?
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I didn't think anyone would....
But so far....

Everyone has!

Lol!

The rules are very loose....all for voters to hold entrants to.

It is just important we follow the format so judging can be fair!

Looking forward to seeing your, and everyone's entries!

I actually forgot how cool this is going to be for a second there!

Sorce
 
sorce said:
I didn't think anyone would....
But so far....

Everyone has!

Lol!

The rules are very loose....all for voters to hold entrants to.

It is just important we follow the format so judging can be fair!

Looking forward to seeing your, and everyone's entries!

I actually forgot how cool this is going to be for a second there!

Sorce
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Ive read the post at leadt four times now. Think I have it down. Just need to het to the next nearest town to look for some stock. You would think there would be plenty of nurseries on the pnw but most are inland.
 
Chris Swink said:
Ive read the post at leadt four times now. Think I have it down. Just need to het to the next nearest town to look for some stock. You would think there would be plenty of nurseries on the pnw but most are inland.
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I must have read the 2014 rules about 100 times!

Remember!

The tree Doesn't even have to be yours!
You can borrow one, have owned it forever, or keep scouring nurseries!

I think the diversity of entries will make this interesting.

More interesting....

How the voters choose to balance it!

Thanks!

Sorce
 
While we wait for the Official Contest thread to get cleaned up for entries to start coming in again.....

I want you to think about how important it is to take your time and post a proper entry.

Especially since I heard from our fifth and likely final Sponsor.

Another excellent prize is going to be awarded........

If you are not yet "in", I have another reason for you to enter!

Stay tuned..
http://www.bonsainut.com/threads/fall-2016-contest-sponsors-prizes.24696/

Sorce
 
sorce said:
Must purchase a box store/non-bonsai nursery tree before September 30th.

Must style and enter pics before
Halloween.

Likes will be votes, tallied till Thanksgiving.

This will be a contest of sourcing(finding the best material), styling(making the most of material), and picture taking(people like good pictures)!

I'm going to make it Bitch and moan free. If a lot of people have you on ignore....and can't vote for your tree, well, you've done too much bitching and moaning already!

Full rules and guidelines(few) to come.

What say you?

Sorce
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County me in
 
Well first day with both kids gone to school and the place feels odd so some retail nursery shopping was to be had, found a good candidate for a bonsai but not certain it is good for this particular challenge. I need to spend a bit of time with it to see if styling will work.
At least that is one nursery off the list, hopefully can visit some more and see what they have.
 
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