Couple Pondys

[Brian Van Fleet]

Wired these guys this weekend too...

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Another....

 

[dkraft81]

Did you collect these? I like how you were able to make the second tree far more compact. Also props for having the guts to take the heavy side branch on the first one. I think it was competing too much visually with the trunk.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Thanks, yes, we collected these in 2010.

It took about 3 minutes to convince my buddy that branch needed to go. What he didn't know is that it was coming off no matter what he said ;-)...we've been working together on trees for almost 20 years, so we have a rare level of trust on projects like this. It turned out better than the photos, which seem to flatten it out.

 

[Dav4]

Great trees, Brian. Is that first one in your backyard, too? It's got a great trunk.

 

[Cadillactaste]

That First one screams character to me! I am always amazed at how ones can see to do what they do...and be bold enough to do it! Nice job!

 

[Nybonsai12]

Thanks for sharing. How long do you think you will leave the wire on for the branches to set?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Great trees, Brian. Is that first one in your backyard, too? It's got a great trunk.

No, the first one belongs to my IA buddy, and he took it back home with him...along with a killer juniper he collected at a bank (of all places) 7-8 years ago, and worked on with Owen on Thursday. It turned out very nicely.

 

[GrimLore]

Good Haul! Do you often Rent trees

Grimmy

 

[fore]

Very nice additions to your collection Brian Love the second one. Interesting, I didn't know they'd thrive there in AL.