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Top left; The next step was deciding which branches and sub branches will be needed for the design. Some very small branches might be allowed to grow further. Some wiring is applied on the branches and twigs to get the nice shape needed.
Top right and bottom; This was the shape after styling and wiring the tree. The position of the trunk looks strong with evidence of some serious damage on the lower middle of the trunk. It gives an impression that the trunk had to lean to the left due to the weight of the upper part. It makes my design also flow to the left in line with the strong branches, my way of arranging the branches and also the flow of the canopy. It gives the bonsai a harmonious look.
Facing page; Some three months later after all was settled here is a picture of the tree.
40 | BCI | April/May/June 2018
