choppychoppy
Chumono
So in the theme of trying to keep better records and photos so I can see what changes or happens lol to my trees. Thanks for looking feel free to comment - the tree numbers should make it easy (one of my thoughts).
Some Pictures in an effort to keep better track...
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choppychoppy
Chumono
and some more...
choppychoppy
Chumono
and some more...
choppychoppy
Chumono
more...
choppychoppy
Chumono
and a few more 
Thanks for looking
Thanks for looking
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
It's a juniper bonanza! Then the middle are boxwood? and azalea? or one of them a water elm? That podocarpus looks enormous.
Giga
Masterpiece
Well you'll be a pro at that species for sure, since you have a lot of them
whfarro
Chumono
Hey Choppy.
Nice stuff and thanks for sharing.
This past fall I started taking pics of all of my trees, pre-bonsai, starting material etc. I plan on doing this each season and am starting my post-winter round now. I think this visual record will help me better assess the progression of each tree as well as help me critique my work so that I can continue to grow in my own abilities.
Thanks for this post. Again, nice trees.
Nice stuff and thanks for sharing.
This past fall I started taking pics of all of my trees, pre-bonsai, starting material etc. I plan on doing this each season and am starting my post-winter round now. I think this visual record will help me better assess the progression of each tree as well as help me critique my work so that I can continue to grow in my own abilities.
Thanks for this post. Again, nice trees.
jeremy_norbury
Omono
Good idea - I've done it for 15 years...before you know it you have 20,000 images.
I split them into albums for individual trees, like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/norbury/collections/72157625342099145/
I split them into albums for individual trees, like this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/norbury/collections/72157625342099145/
erb.75
Chumono
good idea...i need to do the same for my trees and keep a log book too
whfarro
Chumono
I am trying to combine, pictures, notes, and all I can using Microsoft One Note. I have a folder for each tree. Date acquired (or started if a layer or cutting) , where/when, potting, pruning, fertilizers used etc.
Curious as to what others are doing to track their own work and tree progressions.
Curious as to what others are doing to track their own work and tree progressions.
jeremy_norbury
Omono
Table in a word document...with a link to the photo album of each tree on flickr.
choppychoppy
Chumono
Yes I have a lot of everything it seems - those are ilex and soft-touch holly - and yeah the podo is pretty darn big
whfarro
Chumono
Choppy
Where did you get the number tags? I have seen them in aluminum 1 1/2" diameter for about $14 / 100 count at www.forestry-suppliers.com ,
Where did you get the number tags? I have seen them in aluminum 1 1/2" diameter for about $14 / 100 count at www.forestry-suppliers.com ,
jeanluc83
Omono
I also use one note. I tend to take lots of pictures. You never know when you might want to look back.
choppychoppy
Chumono
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Cypress187
Masterpiece
I like most of them, if you like feedback then here it is:
23: Bar branch(s)
106: I don't like the crossing branch / yin
156: Long straight branch / thunk
185: Too long yin / to small branches (the left tree doesn't have a number, but the roots are on the wrong side i think.
036: Maybe needs another front / has eyepoking crossing trunk
136: I think i dont like the long yins
192: Reversed taper
174: Parralel branch
163: No movement
062: Leaning backward
086: Parralel + bar branch / straight (no movement)
23: Bar branch(s)
106: I don't like the crossing branch / yin
156: Long straight branch / thunk
185: Too long yin / to small branches (the left tree doesn't have a number, but the roots are on the wrong side i think.
036: Maybe needs another front / has eyepoking crossing trunk
136: I think i dont like the long yins
192: Reversed taper
174: Parralel branch
163: No movement
062: Leaning backward
086: Parralel + bar branch / straight (no movement)
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
choppychoppy, you can (within a total size limitation) make a media album of each of your trees here on BNut - see Media>>your Albums on the menu bar.
Eric Group
Masterpiece
Ok, I like some of your trees, there is real potential in some of them!
Please do not take what I say the wrong way as I just want to help you and looking at a struggling tree or something that just flat doesn't work and telling you it is "really good, great job"!! Doesn't help anybody... So please don't get your feelings hurt, I am not a master of anything except what NOT to do because I have probably become an expert at most the mistakes one can make as they learn Bonsai... I do know a little and I have learned a lot from people here telling me when I screwed something up- so please, don't think I am talking down to you or something!!
1. The Japanese Maple... Just doesn't work man. The exposed roots? Looks like the tree is struggling to live. That is a young tree that should be planted in a grow box or in the ground for a few years to get thicker. Once it is thriving, get it out of the ground/ container, wash the roots off and CHOP THE HELL OUT OF THEM! Go hard like they stole something from you! Consider doing the same to the top- chop to a low branch/ Node if you want some wiggle in the trunk, if not, cut those branches real low and develop the crown progressively. Then put it on a tile/ board/ CD/ frisbee... Something flat and let it grow some more! After a couple years you will have a nice flat root base, a bigger trunk and you can start worrying about developing the top... Feel free to leave it the way it is if it pleases you, but I fear the tree will not do well in it's current situation.
2. Invest in some wire.. Those Junipers need it. You have some decent trunks and deadwood features on a few, but every single one needs to be wired out. If you don't have the time/ patience/ experience to wire them out to the tips, build to that over time. Start at the bottom and work up.
3. Looks like you enjoy working on deadwood and did a fine job on some of those Junis! I think you could shorten some of it though... Movement and contrast are appealing not necessarily length. Carve them down with ruts, fissures, scars... Tell the story of damaged trees... Burn them out a little with a torch to both harden the wood, add some grey color... You still have the stark white contrast, but the various shades within the deadwood you get from burning it show the grain of the wood, the carving work you do... Adds interest.
You have quite a few trees, did a good job on your stands, have a big old honking trunk on a few... But I assumed you wanted a little advice and again I hope you understand I just want to help you out! Hopefully more people will chime in with specific advice, I just wanted to give you some general tips that might help you when working on most of your trees...
Please do not take what I say the wrong way as I just want to help you and looking at a struggling tree or something that just flat doesn't work and telling you it is "really good, great job"!! Doesn't help anybody... So please don't get your feelings hurt, I am not a master of anything except what NOT to do because I have probably become an expert at most the mistakes one can make as they learn Bonsai... I do know a little and I have learned a lot from people here telling me when I screwed something up- so please, don't think I am talking down to you or something!!
1. The Japanese Maple... Just doesn't work man. The exposed roots? Looks like the tree is struggling to live. That is a young tree that should be planted in a grow box or in the ground for a few years to get thicker. Once it is thriving, get it out of the ground/ container, wash the roots off and CHOP THE HELL OUT OF THEM! Go hard like they stole something from you! Consider doing the same to the top- chop to a low branch/ Node if you want some wiggle in the trunk, if not, cut those branches real low and develop the crown progressively. Then put it on a tile/ board/ CD/ frisbee... Something flat and let it grow some more! After a couple years you will have a nice flat root base, a bigger trunk and you can start worrying about developing the top... Feel free to leave it the way it is if it pleases you, but I fear the tree will not do well in it's current situation.
2. Invest in some wire.. Those Junipers need it. You have some decent trunks and deadwood features on a few, but every single one needs to be wired out. If you don't have the time/ patience/ experience to wire them out to the tips, build to that over time. Start at the bottom and work up.
3. Looks like you enjoy working on deadwood and did a fine job on some of those Junis! I think you could shorten some of it though... Movement and contrast are appealing not necessarily length. Carve them down with ruts, fissures, scars... Tell the story of damaged trees... Burn them out a little with a torch to both harden the wood, add some grey color... You still have the stark white contrast, but the various shades within the deadwood you get from burning it show the grain of the wood, the carving work you do... Adds interest.
You have quite a few trees, did a good job on your stands, have a big old honking trunk on a few... But I assumed you wanted a little advice and again I hope you understand I just want to help you out! Hopefully more people will chime in with specific advice, I just wanted to give you some general tips that might help you when working on most of your trees...
Eric Group
Masterpiece
Oh and 56 & 196 were two of my favorites BTW!
You also seem to have a nice selection of pots!
You also seem to have a nice selection of pots!
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