Semi cascade kishu

[Bonsai Nut]

I like how the tree looks in post #54, image 2. I guess that would be front #2, but your photo immediately above is taken at a slightly different angle.

One thing that I think would improve the tree (with either front) is to increase the length of the cascading branch a bit.

 

[Brain Treez]

I very much prefer Front 1 as well.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Apex looks great either side. Trunk…some thoughts.

Front 2 as there is a lot of twisty chunky right word movement that doesn’t show see through spaces to highlight the twisty trunk.

Front 1 has some twists nicely highlighted by the see through. However there are some branches in back that would be better off pushed to the left, if possible, which are impeding the light going through on the left side of the trunk base. Also there is a Jin that looks like the remnants of a pocket branch on this side that could be removed.

Given the mass are made to Front 1, would gladly vote this way

Cheers
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[thomas22]

Thinned, cleaned and touch-up wiring.
Front 1)View attachment 623449
Front 2)
View attachment 623450

I tend to prefer the trunk line and nebari better using front 1, although the shari is better with front 2.

Scott

Front 1. You can see the movement in the trunk better. I think you should remove most of the foliage on the right side of the tree. Love the semi cascade left side of the tree.

 

[Nybonsai12]

I like This front


But with more of the view from this angle and visibility. I think base looks good, better view of curves and Shari is a nice feature. Especially once filled in.



It does look great from either front though, nice problem to have.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Looking good Scott. I prefer front 1…

 

[markyscott]

I have a nice Jim Gremel pot that I may move it into this season. It’s a round, unglazed semi-cascade pot that I think is about the right size. It seems like a Gremel tree should go into a Gremel pot.

 

[misfit11]

I guess I missed that this was a Jim Gremel tree. He was a pioneer for the "Yamadori Style " twisty Junipers here in the US for sure. He was a great bonsai artist and quite a character. My boys referred to him as Sir Talks-A-Lot, cuz he'd ramble on about some crazy stuff. This nice tree in one of his pots (he was an impressive potter too!) is a nice tribute to Jim. Thanks for sharing

 

[markyscott]

I guess I missed that this was a Jim Gremel tree. He was a pioneer for the "Yamadori Style " twisty Junipers here in the US for sure. He was a great bonsai artist and quite a character. My boys referred to him as Sir Talks-A-Lot, cuz he'd ramble on about some crazy stuff. This nice tree in one of his pots (he was an impressive potter too!) is a nice tribute to Jim. Thanks for sharing

Yes - I bought it from Jim about 7 years ago or so. I miss that guy.

- S

 

[Russ1]

Front one, the trunk doesnt look as weak from that side

Front 1 without a doubt!

 

[River's Edge]

Yes - I bought it from Jim about 7 years ago or so. I miss that guy.

- S

Jim was special, shared his knowledge, very insightful. Really enjoyed his cluttered workshop studio full of home built solutions, handmade tools. Happy to have several of his pots and memories of visiting his home on several occasions. Got lost more than once finding the way along the narrow roads into his acreage.
I believe some of his best cascades had a wandering twist of direction returning to the front view as opposed to the traditional straight left or right orientation.
I prefer #1 as well.