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| Author: | Will Heath [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Broadleaf Category Entries |
This thread is for the "Art of Bonsai Awards" broadleaf entries received to date. Notice: Please send your entries to will@artofbonsai.org where he will archive the original and post a smaller copy in this thread. All entries are linked to a full sized copy that are very large and may take a long time to load, depending on your connection speed. Please read all rules carefully before submitting your entries. All entries that do not comply to the posted rules will be disqualified. As a blind contest, all names and originating countries have been replaced with a code and will remain hidden until after the contest is judged. Please do not comment in this thread at all, there are other threads set up for discussion. Any comments here will be deleted without warning. |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_005 Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron) Height: 26 in, 65 cm Pot: Tokoname Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_005 Andrea Trevisan - Italy Judge Warren Hill scored 7 Judge Guy Guidry scored 8 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 6 Total score 21 Average score 7 Judge Comments: "Inconsistent foliage pad presentation detracts from this otherwise nice composition. The soil should be better prepared." - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_010 Coast Oak (Quercus agrifolia) Height: 11 in, 28 cm Pot: Jim Barrett Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_010 Mike Page - USA Judge Warren Hill scored 2 Judge Guy Guidry scored 3 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 4 Total score 11 Average score 3.67 Judge Comments: "A little refinement and organization of branches (distinct pads with a little negative space between them) will bring out the beauty of this little pig!" - Guy Guidry "Some attempt should be made to craft structure and to create interplay between the foliage and the distracting, exposed deadwood trunk." - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_023 Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) Height: 12 in, 30 cm Pot: Tokoname Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_023 Thomas J. Mozden - USA Judge Warren Hill scored 3 Judge Guy Guidry scored 5 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 3 Total score 11 Average score 3.67 Judge Comments: "The little tree looks big! Branches are a little crossed and trunk a bit stiff but tree looks natural. Good job!" - Guy Guidry |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_025 Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus coreana) Height: 24 in, 60 cm Pot: Gordon Duffet Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_025 Geoff Crowe - England Judge Warren Hill scored 5 Judge Guy Guidry scored 8 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 4 Total score 17 Average score 5.67 Judge Comments: "Smaller tree complements mother tree nicely. Very harmonious and natural." - Guy Guidry "The stand should be much larger, the pot is inappropriately colored for an in-leaf tree, and deciduous trees should not be shown in-leaf." - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_037 Little Jade (Portulacria) Height: 14 in, 35 cm Pot: Chinese Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_037 Ricardo Zamora - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 1 Judge Guy Guidry scored 4 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 2 Total score 7 Average score 2.33 Judge Comments: "Very healthy!" - Guy Guidry |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_039 Quiebracho (Phitecellobiumtortum) Height: 36 in, 90 cm Pot: Chinese Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_039 Nacho Marin - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 8 Judge Guy Guidry scored 7 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 6 Total score 21 Average score 7 Judge Comments: "Powerful natural looking tree matches pot well. This bonsai makes the viewer feel the power of the tropics!" - Guy Guidry "Nice use of the material and nice presentation (but where’s the stand!?). However, wire is inappropriate when displaying such a tree." - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_040 Ficus Nuda (Ficus Nuda) Height: 47 in, 120 cm Pot: Mica Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_040 Nacho Marin - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 6 Judge Guy Guidry scored 6 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 5 Total score 17 Average score 5.67 Judge Comments: "In a few years the power of this bonsai will be improved. Than it will take on the appearance of a real tree in nature." - Guy Guidry "Poor placement in the pot" - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_041 Guayabita Del Peru (Psidium sartrianum) Height:31 in, 80 cm Pot: Chinese Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_041 Nacho Marin - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 7 Judge Guy Guidry scored 6 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 4 Total score 17 Average score 5.67 Judge Comments: "When base catches up with tree composition will be more beautiful!" - Guy Guidry "Poor placement in the pot" - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_042 Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea 'Pink Pixie') Height: 36 in, 90 cm Pot: Chinese Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_042 Nacho Marin - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 7 Judge Guy Guidry scored 5 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 5 Total score 17 Average score 5.67 Judge Comments: "She is very nice. Let foliage relax a little and grow a bit for a more natural appearance." - Guy Guidry "The pot is of unsuitable color. This one could be greatly improved if the whole thing were tilted toward the left by about 10 – 15 degrees. Where’s the stand?" - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_043 Calistemon Especioso (Calistemon Especioso) Height:39 in, 100 cm Pot: Handmade Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_043 Nacho Marin - Caracas Venezuela Judge Warren Hill scored 6 Judge Guy Guidry scored 8 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 6 Total score 20 Average score 6.67 Judge Comments: "The powerful base and slightly twisting trunk create a great beginning for such a dramatic story. Good marriage of pot makes for very unique balance!" - Guy Guidry "Interesting! The stand should have an appropriate platform for the pot." - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_044 Chinese Box (Murraya exotica) Height: 24 in, 61 cm Pot: Pandits from India Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_044 Suchitha Reddy - India Judge Warren Hill scored 2 Judge Guy Guidry scored 4 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 2 Total score 8 Average score 2.67 Judge Comments: "A little development and moving the tree to right side of pot be nice." - Guy Guidry |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_045 Manila Tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce) Height: 27 in, 69 cm Pot: Pandits from India Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_045 Suchitha Reddy - India Judge Warren Hill scored 4 Judge Guy Guidry scored 7 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 5 Total score 16 Average score 5.33 Judge Comments: "Tree and pot together look natural, made for one another. In a few years will even be better. Good nature!" - Guy Guidry "The soil should be prepared for show. Stand??" - Andy Rutledge |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_046 Jade (Crassula) Height: 25 in, 63 cm Pot: Pandits from India Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_046 Suchitha Reddy - India Judge Warren Hill scored 2 Judge Guy Guidry scored 4 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 2 Total score 8 Average score 2.67 Judge Comments: "A little topiary but nice line. Loosen up for a more natural look!" - Guy Guidry |
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| Author: | Will Heath [ Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Broadleaf Category Entries |
AoB_047 Sacred Fig (Ficus Religiosa) Height: 26 in, 66 cm Pot: Pandits from India Categories: Broadleaf ________________________ aob_047 Suchitha Reddy - India Judge Warren Hill scored 3 Judge Guy Guidry scored 5 Judge Andy Rutledge scored 2 Total score 10 Average score 3.33 Judge Comments: "A larger canopy will accentuate the massive trunk. Tree has good future." - Guy Guidry |
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