Results of Joshua New Talent Contest !

[A Random User]

Purging...Thanks!

 

[Smoke]

Well the best tree did not win. I know which one is Stacy's tree.

I will let this go for a couple days...I don't want to step on his pride just yet....

Hope you had a good time in San Francisco. It was really nice to meet you. It was good to talk a bit about bonsai and the shear size of this crazy stuff. These trees came from my friend Scott Chad, who has all the marvelous imported White pines.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

I really really like trees #2,3, and 5. They look the most natural, IMO.

 

[edprocoat]

I like tree #2 as my favorite. The rest are mediocre at best looking like standard first trim on most juni's you would see here.

ed

 

[sorce]

Nice.

3 is my favorite. For natural.

5 has great deadwood. Close 2nd, but Id like to see the foilage behind the deadwood way closer to the DWood.

I hope 4 is not yours. That wicked trunk deserved better. And has the potential. I want it.

Stacy's tree is probly the one that just sold on ebay. Lol!

Thanks for sharing.

Sorce

 

[M. Frary]

I'm thinking number 5. But wait a minute. That's the obvious one. Maybe number2? I don't know. I hate these guessing games.

 

[ChrisV]

Good material to start with!
That's new for a Talent contest

I replay like the use of movement from the tree in the 5th photo and the one in the last although it looks like the participant didn't have enough time to finish it.

Also some really good trunks (pic 2 &4) beautiful. Great potential.
The tree in the 3th picture seems the most finished, but the unnatural curve in the main branch is really disturbing the overall image.

So I'd go with the 5th tree. Who won btw?

 

[Wee]

My guess is 5 won....I really like 4 but I'm a sucker for a tree that looks like an very old oak.

Brian

 

[Dav4]

3 and 5 have the most dynamic styling and finished look...for me, it's a toss up for which one is better. The last one pictured (#8) is on its way, but needs a lot more work. Very good material to work with.

 

[Cadillactaste]

#5 is my guess which won...though #3 seems finished off well. #4 has a dream trunk...so sensuous the movement in there.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

From the photos, 5 appears to be the best, followed closely by 3.
4 has the best trunk, and unfortunately was not well worked.
8 looks like SAM work...not bad, tough material, and it appears you opted to work with more of an eye to its future by what was left in the foliage.

 

[MACH5]

Yes I also will go with 5 followed closely by 3.

 

[Vin]

First of all, I swear, I did not get the idea for the Box Store Challenge from this contest!

To be fair, I do know one of the trees and its designer. They are all inspiring on different levels and none of the contestants would have been there if it wasn't for their already proven abilities. I'm just proud to know or be associated with at least two of the artists. I wish I could see them for real and not just a photo. Stacy, are you selling yours on .99 Cent Bonsai next week? If so, I pre-bid $8.99

 

[Poink88]

I know who won and who is #2 (it is all over FB) but got both #1 and #2 on my guess (as posted in FB before the judging).

#4 is IMHO the best stock but sadly NOT best styled (again opinion posted in FB before judging).

I think V did the most with the tree she got but "handicapped" because most trees IMHO have better potential than hers to begin with.

 

[Poink88]

Good material to start with!
That's new for a Talent contest

I replay like the use of movement from the tree in the 5th photo and the one in the last although it looks like the participant didn't have enough time to finish it.

Also some really good trunks (pic 2 &4) beautiful. Great potential.
The tree in the 3th picture seems the most finished, but the unnatural curve in the main branch is really disturbing the overall image.

So I'd go with the 5th tree.

Great summation, I agree in all counts.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

I also like #5 and#3.

 

[ghues]

I'm leaning towards 2, 3 and 5 which stand out (IMHO), but if I had to choose, then I'd go with #5. I'm sure all the new talents had fun with them.
Cheers G.

 

[dick benbow]

what is FB and how can i get a list of the winners?

 

[Poink88]

what is FB and how can i get a list of the winners?

FB=Facebook

It is easy for me to post but might derail the intent of the thread. BTW, Only the 1st and 2nd were announced.

I'll PM you.

 

[tmmason10]

I liked 3 the best at first, but 5 was close and grew on me. Who won?