MIRAI YATSUBUSA ELM
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vp999
Masterpiece
Here in DC area the last 3 weeks have been the coldest in a long time, the front end of this winter was very warm though. I cant wait for march to get here.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Same here my friend!
Today it warmed up to beach weather temps so left the elm outside while it snowed. It was 34F. And now it's back down to 10F.
Crazy Diamond
Omono
Looks like a ancient magestic Oak tree growing in a hill
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Going for something along those lines. Wider upper canopy and shorter lower branching. Apex defined by a network of upper growing branches and not by a single leader etc.
Some years ago I used to dislike elms of any kind. These days I feel so very different about them. They have shown me the light!
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Awesome! Very convincing image of an old oak. Great shot Serg.
namnhi
Masterpiece
Like you I hate Elms as I think they are 'easy' trees. I would appreciate this more if it is actually an Oak. I like most of your other trees than this one... this one looks a bit too chaotic to be a Mach5 tree.Going for something along those lines. Wider upper canopy and shorter lower branching. Apex defined by a network of upper growing branches and not by a single leader etc.
Some years ago I used to dislike elms of any kind. These days I feel so very different about them. They have shown me the light!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Shame on you for not showing an Oak!
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Sure, appreciate and welcome your honest comment. Elms are indeed easy in terms of ramifying them. No question. Where I see it differently is in achieving a design that is compelling and touches the viewer one way or another. I think that's not easy!
Not sure what a MACH5 tree is? But all my trees at their most basic follow a certain plan and logic in the way they are constructed as determined by their own species and character. This one is no exception. By any measure I would not categorize this tree as "chaotic". But as I keep developing it, I may finally achieve a MACH5 tree!
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
luvinthemountains
Chumono
It may just be a testament to your photography skills, but I can't recall seeing a deciduous bonsai that I loved more! Breathless!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Search for his maple..
luvinthemountains
Chumono
Haha, fair enough. I think I have been following all of @MACH5's maples for a while now, and they are all great in their own respects. But this one, this takes the cake for me!
PiñonJ
Omono
Agreed. With this image, the word ‘majestic’ comes to mind.
BrierPatch
Mame
That is such a stately photo of a most beautiful tree. As you stated "I can stare at it for hours" I would make that days! Absolutely Fantastic!!!
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Such a shame you cannot get this tree to the EU for the trophy next year. When will you put this in to win the nationals there?
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
LOL perhaps I can bring a life size Star Wars-style hologram to the Trophy. Maybe a new way to showing trees internationally??
Unsure as to when I'll submit this tree to the Nationals. I would like to at some point. I think it is still about a couple of Nationals away? So perhaps 2025?
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Deal.
No more excuses. Get your * in gear and get this tree presentable
.If global travel is restored, 2025 sounds like a good year to visit the USA nationals.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Deal.
No more excuses. Get your * in gear and get this tree presentable
If global travel is restored, 2025 sounds like a good year to visit the USA nationals.
It would be good to see you here Jelle! Hopefully that can happen by then.
