My killer larch

It has been long since my last post here on IBC. Therefor I would like to show you a larch of mine this time. It's quite a monster - at least I think so.
For starters, I collected it in autumn 2007 - it was one of my first yamadori larches.



Then after a little more than one year - in spring 2009 I repotted the tree to get rid of the old mountain soil and replace it with better one. But because the tree didn't grow that well that year I decided to leave it for another year before styling.
This was taken on the day of the styling. Spring 2011.





After styling. And I'm standing next to it so you can see how big the tree actually is.



And now for the killer photo of the killer larch. This was today.



In the back there were some mayor branches removed, so I decided to make a shari.
Before.



After. (This was made last year.)



All it need's now is a year of rest and good feeding. And then, next year a good pot and 'violla'.
I hope you like it as much as I do. Comments are welcome.

Hi Nik Rozman

I like you tree, the deadwood is very nice, looks natural to me.

Kind regards Yvonne

Hi Nik love the transformation the shari looks really good, what type of pot have you got in mind for it ?

Good work Nik. You have done an excellent job with the shari. You have blended those three big stumps into one brilliantly.

The deadwood looks remarkably like a roaring Tyrannosaurus to me.

Very good work Nik on a beautiful tree

very nice work on the dead wood,don it with a machine or by hand?

Hi Nik,I like the styling you have done on this tree.
And the deadwood looks very old and natural to me,maybe it is better to make the side with the deadwood the new front.
Can you show a photo closer from the backside,I am very curious to see this side.
Greetings Ed

Wow Nick. Great styling and deadwood. Can't see how you can show the deadwood on the back with a forward facing crown though Ed? What's going on in the top Nick. You reduced a big branch there but I can't make out what you've done.

It certainly is killer dude, I'm a big fan! Nice transformation!


Lawrence

I like your tree but would like to see the deadwood in the front. You did a beautiful job with the deadwood. I see the Tyrannosaurus too! Jurassic Bonsai!
Best, Todd

Harleyrider wrote:Good work Nik. You have done an excellent job with the shari. You have blended those three big stumps into one brilliantly.

The deadwood looks remarkably like a roaring Tyrannosaurus to me.

I agree, especailly with the T-Rex part. Nice carving work.

Thank you for all your nice comments.
I am kinda proud of the deadwood work myself. It actually does look a bit like a T-rex First I removed the bark with a grinder - it went faster. But than it was all chisel work.

And for those who suggested for the back to be the front. It's sadly impossible because the tree is quite a lot tilted to the front as you can see from the side photos below.

left side


right side


back

will baddeley wrote:Wow Nick. Great styling and deadwood. Can't see how you can show the deadwood on the back with a forward facing crown though Ed? What's going on in the top Nick. You reduced a big branch there but I can't make out what you've done.

Yes, I cut the big branch off. I haven't done anything yet. I will need to deal with that in summer probably. I may just remove the whole leftover of the former branch to enhance the movement of the trunk. Work need's to be done also on the two top jins you can see on the side-view photos.

will baddeley wrote:Wow Nick. Great styling and deadwood. Can't see how you can show the deadwood on the back with a forward facing crown though Ed? What's going on in the top Nick. You reduced a big branch there but I can't make out what you've done.

I agree all that work making the Shari to be hidden at the back

Alex e

alex e wrote:

will baddeley wrote:Wow Nick. Great styling and deadwood. Can't see how you can show the deadwood on the back with a forward facing crown though Ed? What's going on in the top Nick. You reduced a big branch there but I can't make out what you've done.

I agree all that work making the Shari to be hidden at the back

Alex e

Well, in my opinion the tree must look good from all sides.

Nik Rozman wrote:
Well, in my opinion the tree must look good from all sides.

That my friend is reason enough! Great tree and good work.

Hi Nik....

It is indeed a killer and no exaggeration on that one.... I also see a 19 year old doing the stuff of Professionals... Simply outstanding work and would like to see more of your work... Keep it flowing

Ravi

Great work Nik, Well done mate.

Ravi and Ian... Thanks.

dave steventon wrote:Hi Nik love the transformation the shari looks really good, what type of pot have you got in mind for it ?

I'm planning to use this one.
Or has anyone got any other ideas?