Prostrata Juniper 1st styling.

[chicago1980]

I bought this tree in Oct. 2015.

This is the 2nd tree I purchased from Henry Haros of Arizona.

March 2016 repot into Akadama, pumice, lava.

December 2017 first wire & style.

This is the second tree I have wired/styled in my young Bonsai journey.

I have a lot to learn and I appreciate what the tree has given me. Lots learned, and even more to learn.

Now to continue to refine structure & foliage.

Would like to have this tree in a training pot soon.

A few before and after photos.


Today

 

[Eric Group]

Nice tree!

Can you take an update with a uniform back drop like a white/grey or black wall? Kjndnof hard to picture the overall image with such a busy background

 

[chicago1980]

Sure I will do.

 

[sorce]

Sure I will do.

Nice....

The work, even if only the second time...
Fully deserves a good photo!

Especially.....when the work is by a guy who pays attention!

Sorce

 

[Bonsai toto]

job well done!
love it!
cheers.

 

[chicago1980]

Nice....

The work, even if only the second time...
Fully deserves a good photo!

Especially.....when the work is by a guy who pays attention!

Sorce

I'll take Proper photo today

 

[chicago1980]

Here is a better photo. Lots to develop on the tree over the years to come.

@sorce

 

[Daluke]

Looks awesome!

If that’s your second attempt I can’t wait for the third.

 

[chicago1980]

Looks awesome!

If that’s your second attempt I can’t wait for the third.

Hopefully some of my material will be ready soon.

Thank you.

 

[LanceMac10]

Here is a better photo. Lots to develop on the tree over the years to come.

@sorce View attachment 170320

Nice job. Good material helps, but you can ruin it just as easy. Done well.

 

[wireme]

Here is a better photo. Lots to develop on the tree over the years to come.

@sorce View attachment 170320

Nice! Great example of the difference a good photo makes. The garage pic looks like you tried really hard and probably did an ok job of it. Now we can easily see a great powerful tree in the makings. Not just the background either, angle is everything as well. Looks like it will develop into something really impressive to me.

I'm thinking that now that you've taken it this far it's a really good time to be looking closely at the interior structure looking for anything you think you can improve ( movement, bends, placement). You know, thicker main branches close to the trunk kind of thing. I don't mean to do it now necessarily, could just be planning for the start of next round. Obviously really fine detail work will come in time and you've just finished working the stuff I'm talking about plus more.

I think that often once that is done and the image you've been visualizing is actually sitting in front of you it is beneficial to backtrack a bit and it might be easier to find those subtle interior changes that will improve the tree that much more. I know you have access to good teachers, I'm sure they will be impressed and I'd be curious to hear the feedback and suggestions you get from the pros.

 

[chicago1980]

Nice! Great example of the difference a good photo makes. The garage pic looks like you tried really hard and probably did an ok job of it. Now we can easily see a great powerful tree in the makings. Not just the background either, angle is everything as well. Looks like it will develop into something really impressive to me.

I'm thinking that now that you've taken it this far it's a really good time to be looking closely at the interior structure looking for anything you think you can improve ( movement, bends, placement). You know, thicker main branches close to the trunk kind of thing. I don't mean to do it now necessarily, could just be planning for the start of next round. Obviously really fine detail work will come in time and you've just finished working the stuff I'm talking about plus more.

I think that often once that is done and the image you've been visualizing is actually sitting in front of you it is beneficial to backtrack a bit and it might be easier to find those subtle interior changes that will improve the tree that much more. I know you have access to good teachers, I'm sure they will be impressed and I'd be curious to hear the feedback and suggestions you get from the pros.

This is where the magic of Bonsai happens! I am excited to develop a tree from first styling to a developed bonsai.

This tree I will take to Peter Tea in March!

 

[chicago1980]

Update:. Spring 2021
2nd styling
Pot is ready for next year.

Removed some branches
Focused on refinement and branches in better places.

 

[Esolin]

Whoa, that's a monster! Nice tree!

 

[chicago1980]

Whoa, that's a monster! Nice tree!

Thank you.

 

[chicago1980]

Updated photos of this prostrata

I am focused on pushing myself to design classical or idealized Bonsai.

My wiring has improved and I am more aware of the design and branch selection process.

Next ideal steps.
Continue to develop the apex
Refine and mature the branches
Reduce the root ball
Repot to a slightly new position
More balance to the foliage across the tree.

 

[Bonsai Forest]

Scalene triangle


Nailed it.

 

[WavyGaby]

Updated photos of this prostrata

I am focused on pushing myself to design classical or idealized Bonsai.

My wiring has improved and I am more aware of the design and branch selection process.

Next ideal steps.
Continue to develop the apex
Refine and mature the branches
Reduce the root ball
Repot to a slightly new position
More balance to the foliage across the tree.

View attachment 541177

Beautiful work. I love the gnarly trunk, low right branches and overall design.

What would you consider the direction of the tree? The trunk is going to the left but the primary branch seems to be to the low one to the right. I don't mean to question your design at all, I want to understand how the concept of movement and primary branch apply to your tree.

 

[chicago1980]

Beautiful work. I love the gnarly trunk, low right branches and overall design.

What would you consider the direction of the tree? The trunk is going to the left but the primary branch seems to be to the low one to the right. I don't mean to question your design at all, I want to understand how the concept of movement and primary branch apply to your tree.

It's good to ask questions and be curious.

The flow is to the left in my mind. The lowest right beach eventually will be removed in the future and turned into deadwood. For now my wife enjoys the extreme branch to the right in the image which could work especially if it brings joy to my spouse.

If you look I also slight offset the tree to the right in the pot to further push the viewer to the left of the tree.

The photo below is a crude example

 

[WavyGaby]

It's good to ask questions and be curious.

The flow is to the left in my mind. The lowest right beach eventually will be removed in the future and turned into deadwood. For now my wife enjoys the extreme branch to the right in the image which could work especially if it brings joy to my spouse.

If you look I also slight offset the tree to the right in the pot to further push the viewer to the left of the tree.

The photo below is a crude example
View attachment 541538

Thanks for the response. That looks good with a slight reduction on the right branches, too.