[Gerard] ulmus procera 2

Create the best possible Shohin sized bonsai from raw, untrained stock over a period of 14 months between 1st August 2011 and 31st October 2012. Entry posts must be made by 31st August 2011.
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Final submission,
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I displayed this tree in the BSV show on Oct 6th, (mainly for the benefit of forum members) who might like to see it in the bark.
This lead to another forum member making some enquiries and purchasing the tree this week.
I am unsure if it matters as far as the competition is concerned, but 2 weeks prior to the end the tree is no longer in my posession.

Regardless of any decisions I am delighted with what I have achieved and learned. There is wisdom in the phrase "look for the smallest tree within"
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Post by Boics »

Awesome thread and great progression.
Very inspiring stuff!

Good luck!
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Mate, that looks awesome. You have done a brilliant job.
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Re: [Gerard] ulmus procera 2

Post by Steven »

G'day Gerard,

Great tree and great progression!
The competition rules state;
Final submissions must contain at least two photographs, one with a plain background and one with a ruler to verify the finished size of the tree is under 250mm tall. You may submit as many photographs as you like from as many angles as you like.
If you can track down the tree, can you please update with a second picture including a ruler?

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Post by LLK »

Agreeing with Steven:great tree! I'm only having trouble seeing it properly, as the photo is underexposed. I yielded to the temptation of brightening it on Picasa and posting it here, but then I realised that I was probably breaking some rules (while offending you?), so I removed it. In case the simple improvement is allowed and you might care to have it posted here, just let me know. It makes no end of a difference, showing the detail so much better!
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I am not likely to have an opportunity to photograph this tree again.
As entries are required at 3 monthly intervals, I would hope that this photo indicating a height of 18cm with 6 weeks remaining (Aug 16) is a fair indication that the tree is less than 25cm in height.
I will be OK with whatever the judges decide.
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Hi judges I can vouch that this tree under height
As I have purchased tree from Gerard
Top quality and true gem in my collection
Sitting inside tonight away from Melbourne 34 weather tomorrow
I had to bring in a few and will put out of a night
Till I get to bunnings on the weekend to get some shade cloth
Have posted a pic to gerard ( not a pretty one )
To show its true measurement .
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Thanks Meagi
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