All,
In his Community Critique Anyone thread No it's Not... wrote:
"So, this is how I thought it should work:
First, we decide what element is the most important in defining the character of the tree, the element that makes it special and separates it from all the other trees you've seen (my suggestion is the trunk inthis case, but I'd like some input about that). What element we choose is not that important, so there no need to discuss what the most important element in general is. Just say trunk, foliage, deadwood or whatever you find most appropriate.
Then we add another element to the image and we all analyze the relation between them. My suggestion is that I'll make simple questions (like wich one dominates the other, or wich direction does it lead the eye etc.) and then together we try to improve the image. There's no "skill" or "talent" required to participate, just go with the gut!!!
After that we can add a third element or replace one element with another and do the same thing again. Hopefully we'll notice that we will have to make changes to the elements we've been through to make them fit when we finally put the whole image together.
This really needs a steady group of members constantly contributing for the thread to move forward, and to keep it interesting. Hopefully someone can learn something.
Whaddya say, anyone up for it?"
If it is OK with BonsaiNut, I submit that we discuss the tree in the Auction Bonsai of the Month - July, 2007 thread, although I do not know how to get the picture in that thread into this one. I think the nebari / root base is the defining element of the tree.
If this works for everyone, please continue this thread with BonsaiNut's approval. If not, suggest away!
Regards,
Martin