Changing front view?

[Myrki]

Hello! So recently got this this juniper, and it seems like the front view that the company intended, based on the pot angle, isn’t making me happy. But, I rotated it and then I really see the movement in the trunk, rather than the movement coming towards the viewer. The only thing I don’t like is that then the pot is crooked, but I figure in the spring I could just rotate the plant in the pot to make the pot look straight. I’ll post the first shot which is how I thought it was going to be front view, then the second photo will be what I’m thinking of using as the front.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, along with any tips etc.
thanks!!!

 

[Myrki]

Updated pic. I still am trying to figure out what I want to do with the top. There r two large branches at the end I’ll do something with. This is how I’m liking it as the front view, notice the pot is askew but again I’ll rotate the plant next spring

 

[Eckhoffw]

Cool juniper. May I ask where you got it?

Your last picture is nice. I would say the new angle is good. However this photo is from above, skewing and shortening the shape of the tree. I would say yes, the crown of this tree needs reducing.
If done correctly, ( I would shoot for April/may) lower branching will hopefully gain strength and fill out.

 

[Myrki]

Ok so wait to do anything with the crown until spring? And reducing, so shortening up the long ends or reducing the bulk? I know it is pretty full on top. Also thank u, I got it from Brussels bonsai, it’s only my second juniper. Ok and straight on photos I understand.

 

[River's Edge]

Hello! So recently got this this juniper, and it seems like the front view that the company intended, based on the pot angle, isn’t making me happy. But, I rotated it and then I really see the movement in the trunk, rather than the movement coming towards the viewer. The only thing I don’t like is that then the pot is crooked, but I figure in the spring I could just rotate the plant in the pot to make the pot look straight. I’ll post the first shot which is how I thought it was going to be front view, then the second photo will be what I’m thinking of using as the front.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, along with any tips etc.
thanks!!!

One picture of each side would be helpful. That allows the viewer to judge the overall shape and change of directions better. Allowing for more informed comments. So intended front, left side, right side, back for clarity.
You may also wish to consider this question? Would I like to develop the trunk or nebari further before styling?

 

[Myrki]

I appreciate the reply. Sure I’d like the trunk developed and nebari, though honestly I need more research because, although from what I understand is to get nebari you prune the downward roots, but as for that affecting the styling I don’t understand yet. As for trunk what would be ways to develop? I just assumed with age it will thicken etc. again, I am new forgive my ignorance.

 

[River's Edge]

but as for that affecting the styling I don’t understand yet

It is most effective to develop the nebari, trunk and desired taper prior to extensive styling and refinement. That is why I asked the question. If the trunk is already thick enough and you are pleased with it overall, then proceed with styling. Keeping and growing out the existing branching and foliage would speed up thickening the trunk and nebari faster than if you begin pruning and styling.