My little Shimpaku.

Shibui

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I like the exaggerated bends. Mountain trees can look good styled this way.

Looks like the wires have been on more than long enough Thinner wires appear to be biting into the bark quite badly. Well past time they were taken off IMHO. Wire is only used to make bends. Does not need to be on for the life of the tree.
Be careful taking wire off in summer. Juniper bark slips easy during the growing season. Little pieces of bark coming off won't hurt but if you accidentally remove a whole section all above can die.
 
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