Regarding the rock attracting attention, that's what I expect as it's the principal component of the competition. You might even consider the tree to be an accent.
Hi Attila
Your "horse" description is right on. I've called it "horsehead rock" for many years.
Regarding the rock attracting attention, that's what I expect as it's the principal component of the competition. You might even consider the tree to be an accent.
Mike
For some time I have been considering the relationship of the tree to the rock. Yesterday it came to me how I could accomplish the change I wanted with a minimum disturbance of the roots. It required cutting the wires securing the tree to the rock, removing some jin branches that were in the way of placing the tree where I wanted it to go. Then I was able to work the trunk around the horse's head and p;ace it between the viewer and the head.
This process caused a cavity between the roots running down the rock to the pot. I filled this cavith with a mix of dark brown potters clay and rock. Guy wires were added from the upper tronk to the back of the rock furthur securing the tree. Lastly, fresh moss was added.
Today I did some trimming and branch wiring.
Mike
This tree trimmed now as it is has a strong "clinging" presence with the rock. I feel as if this is a tree I might find along the way if I were a rock climber.
As it is composed, I am left wanting a larger...taller presence in the rock to give me that feeling more. Being nearly the same in height neither dominates the other and I feel that is what is missing.
A similer attraction at the recent Kazari.
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