The lady in red
text and photos by Alfredo Salaccione
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It was several years that this pine was not restyled. Many branches was dieing. It did need to come back to his beauty. |
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After the routine works, I start wiring. I try to put order in the foliage, in this way the light and air can arrive to every bud. |
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The work go on, I decide to cut some little branches that are not necessary. |
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A little inclination brings the apex on the base. Turning the front I have a larger nebari. |
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A fine work needs many hours of concentration. |
The position of every bud is important for the final result. |
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The tree was not repotted for many years, it needs of a new pot. I have two possible pot. It is not simple to do the right choice, at last I prefer to use the red one. It is unusual, and it gives more light to the tree. |
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Very good ! Roots are white and nice, they smell of mushrooms. |
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The work is over. The pine is in good harmony with the new red leather pot. A frame that breaks a rule, but that completes the painting.
When I look at "her", I see a lady wearing a nice red dress. |
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