Ficus forest rock planting

[BUBBAFRGA]

Here is a Ficus Too Little Forest Rock Planting I did at a Club workshop(Kawa Bonsai, Bunnell Fl) with Rodney Clemons, who is from Atlanta, GA last Friday night (June 15, 2012).

Comments?

 

[BUBBAFRGA]

Two more views:

 

[edprocoat]

Dude, wheres the leaves? But seriously, I like it, you chose some nice trees for the group, if it were mine I would lose the rock .

ed

 

[BUBBAFRGA]

Defoliated because I took a lot of roots off. They are already popping back. As for the rocks, they might change a little, this is actual three lava / pumice rocks. I am thinking of adding some moss and other plantings on the rock and make this more penjin then bonsai. Thanks for your comments.

 

[Poink88]

... if it were mine I would lose the rock.

I agree. Can't do Penjing either since the rock will be totally lost once the trees get their foliage back. JMHO.

 

[BUBBAFRGA]

ill take pic of the other front for u to see

 

[jk_lewis]

I agree with the others -- the rock should go. It's a mismatch "sizewise" (too small to be a mountain, too large (compred to the trees) to be a boulder); it is too centered in the composition.

Did you put the rock in at the workshop? I'd guess that Rodney would suggest eliminating it, too.

The forest itself seem very well composed.

 

[Ariadne]

Nice rock but, IMO, it should go--it really detracts from the trees, especially since it's such a similar color as their trunks/branches. I also agree the size doesn't work. If it were me, I'd keep it simple. Bet you'll find the perfect use for that rock in another planting.....

 

[tmmason10]

While we're here, how are those trees looking now?

 

[stacy allen muse]

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