Is this Ashe Juniper capable of becoming a nice bonsai?

[Big Country Bonsai]

The moment I saw this tree it struck me as already having a styled look. Somehow during its long life the lower branches died and became natural Jin. The apex already has great branching and dense mature foliage and overall has a really nice appearance as it is now. My only concern is the height of the tree and the generally straight trunk. I think I could split and bring down the apex but I’m not sure about the main trunk. It already has natural Shari running up the length of the trunk so I’m not sure how much movement I could force on it. I believe it’s an Ashe Juniper but we have both Ashe and ERC in this area so not 100% sure. Tree is about 5 ft tall and majority of trunk is about 2.5 inches in diameter. Any advice is appreciated

 

[TN_Jim]

Definitely see the appeal, this is unique no matter what happens.

If you gotta bend it, it seems you would perhaps take the approach of stringing a bow, over time?...throw tomatoes, but I think the straight section adds a positive balancing element to what’s happening upstairs and down

and which way do you bend it, back putting the foliage under the “belly” seems would create positive interesting tension rather than forward -conservative, perhaps “darker” feel..

I don’t know, but it’s super neat

 

[Vin]

It's not ERC. I don't really see anything there worth the effort it would take to make something convincing out of.

 

[TN_Jim]

I was thinking this one was perhaps beyond convincing, and more...abstract if were to be anything.

It’s big!

 

[Big Country Bonsai]

I feel most popular juniper bonsai these days is not convincing in replicating nature if that’s what you mean. I’ve never seen a whimsical trunk with a perfectly triangular helmet of foliage in nature. I just thought this tree had lots of positive features and movement on the top and bottom and was wondering if my novice eye was totally wrong. Thank you both for the replies.

 

[Potawatomi13]

Ashe Juniper yes. This one, Meh. Find better one/contact Alvaro.

 

[Shibui]

All trees have the potential to become nice bonsai. Only a question of time, effort and technique. For this one I can see a lot of each to make a great tree.
Some possibilities if the tree survives collection:
.layer the top off to make a reasonable sized bonsai. I still don't see anything really great there so still lots of time and effort required.
.graft new shoots low on the trunk so you can eventually remove the tall top and grow a new apex on what is quite a nice base with good, wild dead wood.
I think maybe P13 has a point. Keep looking for a better option

 

[Mame-Mo]

I think it looks really cool and would be a great bonsai. Too many people seem to think we all want to make something that could be displayed at a museum in Japan. If you think it looks cool and it provides your the inspiration to keep working on it then why not make it a bonsai? That said, I wonder if it could be air layered about 1/3 of the way up the trunk to cut down on the length issue. I have also been dreaming of collecting an Ashe Juniper for years so I'm jealous you found a place and a piece of material.