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 experience from.
Plant pot size will be limited to approximately 1 gallon for all levels (2 gallons is too big). Purchase must be made at a non-bonsai related nursery. Cost cannot exceed $30.00 (unless you live in a “high cost” area and disclose by way of asking on this thread prior to making the purchase). Purchase must be made from September 6 through September 17, 2014. The idea here is to keep the playing field level and see what you can do with inexpensive nursery stock so let your conscience be your guide. Proof of purchase will be required. However, if you have already purchased your material and there is a price tag on it for this challenge it will be okay. For any future challenges you must have a dated receipt. Any future challenges will be announced at least 30 days in advance. Again, please keep in mind this is supposed to be a fun and challenging learning experience for all to enjoy.
There will be three categories:
Beginner – less than two years experience (material will be Juniper)
Intermediate – two to five years experience (material will be Juniper)
Advanced – More than five years experience (any material)
1. 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. The photo of the tree should be “as purchased.” Once you have taken your entry photos you can begin working on your project.
2. Final Photos: Tree must be displayed in the pot it came in. You can remove some of the soil, 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. Please include the variety and style you were going for in your post.
3. Top dressing the soil is optional (bonsai soil, rocks, etc).
4. Final photos must be submitted no later than September 20, 2014 and will include 1 photo of the front of your tree (how you want the viewer to see it) and one photo taken directly above. That’s two photos: please do not include any additional photos.
5. Beginners may post up to three questions about their tree and Intermediates may 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 absolutely 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. I’ve PM’ed Bill Valavanis but have not heard back from him yet. Any thoughts?
Also, keep an eye out for the tree submission thread later in the week.
Let’s have some fun and thank you all for letting me be a part of this community!
Plant pot size will be limited to approximately 1 gallon for all levels (2 gallons is too big). Purchase must be made at a non-bonsai related nursery. Cost cannot exceed $30.00 (unless you live in a “high cost” area and disclose by way of asking on this thread prior to making the purchase). Purchase must be made from September 6 through September 17, 2014. The idea here is to keep the playing field level and see what you can do with inexpensive nursery stock so let your conscience be your guide. Proof of purchase will be required. However, if you have already purchased your material and there is a price tag on it for this challenge it will be okay. For any future challenges you must have a dated receipt. Any future challenges will be announced at least 30 days in advance. Again, please keep in mind this is supposed to be a fun and challenging learning experience for all to enjoy.
There will be three categories:
Beginner – less than two years experience (material will be Juniper)
Intermediate – two to five years experience (material will be Juniper)
Advanced – More than five years experience (any material)
1. 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. The photo of the tree should be “as purchased.” Once you have taken your entry photos you can begin working on your project.
2. Final Photos: Tree must be displayed in the pot it came in. You can remove some of the soil, 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. Please include the variety and style you were going for in your post.
3. Top dressing the soil is optional (bonsai soil, rocks, etc).
4. Final photos must be submitted no later than September 20, 2014 and will include 1 photo of the front of your tree (how you want the viewer to see it) and one photo taken directly above. That’s two photos: please do not include any additional photos.
5. Beginners may post up to three questions about their tree and Intermediates may 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 absolutely 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. I’ve PM’ed Bill Valavanis but have not heard back from him yet. Any thoughts?
Also, keep an eye out for the tree submission thread later in the week.
Let’s have some fun and thank you all for letting me be a part of this community!
