Shohin Clump Japanese Maple
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Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Quick update from the last few months; fall, winter, spring...new pot, Ikkou. It's a bit paler than I wanted, but it works.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
The shape certainly works well, I imagine once it gets a bit dirty, it'll feel better. Nice fall shot!
namnhi
Masterpiece
I am no expert but somehow I think the feet on the pot is a bit high (long). I see a big space below the pot and the slab. I like that gap to be smaller like the old pot. Maybe just me.
Grant Hamby
Shohin
I think the new pot has a lighter feel, better for the tree in my opinion. I'm also a big fan of Ikkou, though. Besides, that tree would make any pot look good!
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I'm a lover of clumps...stunning material. What size is that pot? (For a size comparison of the piece.)
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Maples always look great as clumps. I happen to love them too. A very natural growth form specially for maples and deciduous species in general.
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
True...I've always admired them in nature as well. They make such a grand statement.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
6.25" x 5" x 1.75". True shohin, at 8" tall.
I agree with you on this; and maybe it's the fact they're out front instead of out to the edges. As part of a larger group, it will add an element of variety and visual interest. Funny, too, that the feet are what make this pot an homage to Tofukuji. It's ok, although it may not be a permanent pairing.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Wow...it's stunning. Gives one an idea of how wide the canopy is. Okay...so do clumps need a deeper pot? Since it's a Shohin...I'm only asking for mental vault information. I actually like the feet of the pot. Works with the silhouette of the pot I think. The lighting and moisture drops on the pot. This is just a beautiful shot of the pot/tree combo. My favorite of all shared.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Here is a shot in a brighter pot by Koyo, preparing for the club’s Spring Show next weekend.
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
SPRING Show???
It's 15 days out of June!!!
I likey the Koyo pot. Me wanty
It's 15 days out of June!!!
I likey the Koyo pot. Me wanty
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Yeah, pretty sure the dates were originally set by Satsuki lovers, because that’s all that really looks good right now. Pines are still stretching out, so old needles look rough and new needles aren’t fully open, d-trees are still in the middle of their growth spurt, so you have to show them shaggy, or cut them off, and junipers are shedding old foliage. I pushed for a winter show once, but change bad.
That Koyo pot is nice. A Bnutter and fellow club member sold it to me after I struck out trying to find one, even going all the way to Mr. Aiba K himself on Facebook...though I suspect that was more a language barrier than lack of inventory!
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Update on the passing seasons...really nice fall color and a leafless shot.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
That really is a spectacular clump.
discusmike
Omono
Looking good Brian!
dirk hoorelbeke
Omono
The base is starting to show it's qualities...
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
A little pruning and wiring, then repotted this evening...
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
I like how the leaf color plays with the pot color in this photo.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
That is an awesome photo Brian.
