Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
First and foremost please remember this is a challenge not a battle! If there are any negative exchanges related to this challenge you will be disqualified. This is a fun challenge that many will hopefully learn and gain valuable experience from.
Plant pot size will be limited to 1 gallon for all levels. Purchase must be made at a non-bonsai related store. Cost cannot exceed $30.00 (unless you live in a “high cost of plant area” and disclose by way of asking on this thread prior to making the purchase). Purchase must be made from September 6 through September 13, 2014. The idea here is to keep the playing field level and to see what you can do with cheap nursery stock so let your conscience be your guide. Proof of purchase will be required.
1. There will be a thread later in the week to post your entry. Participants will post three entry photos to qualify. One photo of tree in the pot as you purchased it, one photo of the nursery where the purchase was made and one photo of the dated receipt. Entries must be posted by Noon September 14, 2014.
2. Tree must be displayed in the pot it came in. You can cut around the rim or take it out of the pot to work on but finished photos must show the tree in its original pot. You can change the display angle anyway you like by placing it another pot or however you wish to do it. Photos must clearly show the tree in the original pot.
3. Top dressing the soil is optional.
4. Final photos will include 1 photo of each side of the tree broken into quarters and one photo taken directly above. Do not include any additional photos.
5. Beginners may post up to three questions about their tree, Intermediates may only post one. Advanced level contestants cannot post any questions.
I’m new at this so please let me know if there is anything we should change. Also, there is still the issue of Judges. We need to come up with a fair and equitable process and find some Judges as well. Any thoughts?
Plant pot size will be limited to 1 gallon for all levels. Purchase must be made at a non-bonsai related store. Cost cannot exceed $30.00 (unless you live in a “high cost of plant area” and disclose by way of asking on this thread prior to making the purchase). Purchase must be made from September 6 through September 13, 2014. The idea here is to keep the playing field level and to see what you can do with cheap nursery stock so let your conscience be your guide. Proof of purchase will be required.
1. There will be a thread later in the week to post your entry. Participants will post three entry photos to qualify. One photo of tree in the pot as you purchased it, one photo of the nursery where the purchase was made and one photo of the dated receipt. Entries must be posted by Noon September 14, 2014.
2. Tree must be displayed in the pot it came in. You can cut around the rim or take it out of the pot to work on but finished photos must show the tree in its original pot. You can change the display angle anyway you like by placing it another pot or however you wish to do it. Photos must clearly show the tree in the original pot.
3. Top dressing the soil is optional.
4. Final photos will include 1 photo of each side of the tree broken into quarters and one photo taken directly above. Do not include any additional photos.
5. Beginners may post up to three questions about their tree, Intermediates may only post one. Advanced level contestants cannot post any questions.
I’m new at this so please let me know if there is anything we should change. Also, there is still the issue of Judges. We need to come up with a fair and equitable process and find some Judges as well. Any thoughts?
