Japanese maple need advice on front

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Japanese maple need advice on front

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Hi All, new to this site and limited on bonsai experience but just wondering what would be the better front for my Japanese maple? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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1st photo in my opinion
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Hello Spingyclub,

Second photo :imo:
Nice nebari face and the leader coming forward.

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Hi Springyclub , welcome to the forum. Think I'm with Kevin, photo no. 2 for me .
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Post by longd_au »

No.2 for me as well. Nice nebari from this view. Cut also hidden at the back.
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I also think the2nd photo. Will look alot nicer
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Post by Craigg »

Definitely option 2 for me. To my eye it flows better from the soil to the trunk.
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