Ficus - which front ?

Of course you should

..but wait, my chances of winning will be smaller if you do that. hehehe. Rob and I can send more entries... hold it back until few hours before the deadline.hehehe

..just kidding. show it to us please.

regards,
jun

OK..this is the special X'Mas gift I will reward to the design close to my idea...

This is a pot made by me few years ago, a reproduction of Ming Dynasty antique pot.
The interesting thing about this pot is that it was burned in Qian Shu ancient "Dragon Kiln" in Yixing, China; a very old kiln over 500 years old and still working as one of the oldest kiln producing bonsai pot in China.

It's a limited edition of 500 pcs, nicely packed with giftbox, individually stamped and hand-numbered, with an Authenticity Certificate signed by me.

Another "interesting story" about this pot can be viewed here :

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4254

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4288

After going through a long and costy legal lawsuit, finally I got about 130 pots back. These are the only remaining stock from the limited 500 pcs and will be on sale soon. My attorney is still on the collection proceess to get my money back for the sold pots since the curt's instruction for payment had been ignored....

Wish you all..A Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year 2012 !!!

I'm so glad you got your pots back Robert. It's been a long time coming.
I can't believe that the "mods" on that forum allowed the thread to develop like it did. Unbelievable

I tried 2

Thanks gshowman.

Yes, Will, He didn't take the chance I gave him in nice way... Expensive, but I am happy I got them back. They will be soon available for sale and I bear the cost....

To all..I wish you A Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year 2012 !

will baddeley wrote:I'm so glad you got your pots back Robert. It's been a long time coming.
I can't believe that the "mods" on that forum allowed the thread to develop like it did. Unbelievable

I agree with Will. I'll definitely try to work up a virtual showing my idea.

Robert, when are you coming to the States? I'd love to meet you in person one day.

Have a great week everyone!!!!!
Sam

Robert Steven wrote:Another "interesting story" about this pot can be viewed here :

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4254

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4288

After going through a long and costy legal lawsuit, finally I got about 130 pots back. These are the only remaining stock from the limited 500 pcs and will be on sale soon. My attorney is still on the collection proceess to get my money back for the sold pots since the curt's instruction for payment had been ignored....

Wish you all..A Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year 2012 !!!

that was quite a read ! both threads were very interesting - . these remaining pots have quite a history, and are very well travelled - truely a piece of our modern bonsai history

Well done Robert on continuing to pursue your property and to getting it returned - like you I totally believe the principle is more important than just finance.

Best wishes to all

marcus

EXACTLY MY PRINCIPLES, MARCUS....

Thanks Sam. My next plan to USA is November next year..to Spokane, Washington... Hope to meet somewhere sometimes too...

C.

Good luck.
Phil

Thanks Phil. More to come before I post my idea early next week ?

c: .... congratulation ...very nice material !!!

Deadline is approcahing..let's do it on 20th., so you still 2 days to go...

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all i want for christmas is photoshop

but all i got is paint !




cheers Marcus

maybe by tilting the rock on the right side to get more impulsion?
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I like your imagination Marcus..now we can see the power of brain-storming...

Another try...


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regards,
jun

I like it..Jun...

Dear Pak Robart,

In my opinion I would prefer the image D, although I can not explain in more detail, so the first branch is removed so that the base motion seemed more bent and the roots that look more into the rock basin section would seem to be much stronger grip

Thanks Agus.
All the 4 angles can be used for nice design, but either one absolutely need new touch to create better composition because I am not happy with the existing design...

Another one...Approach from the rear as new front.
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regards,
jun

I really appreciate all of your participation and efford. Actually I can't wait to post my vision and send out my X'Mas gift..but I should keep my word to wait till 20th... So still chance for the others...
Pardon me...

To explain my design solution better and prove it might work...
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regards,
jun

Jun, why don't you post it in separate thread to offer a nice reward...

My apology Robert if it offended you in any way, Didn't mean to highjack your thread. I am just trying to show that cutting the rock in half might work, and this ficus is a living and tested proof...since I am not too good in realistic virt.