My first Bonsai

As promised here are the photos of my first bonsai ever. I was taking the ABS mentor program at the time. My mentor was Ron Martin from SC. Ron passed away a year or so back, but he taught me a lot before his death. Through the class I had to pick out the material, style it, make my own soil, make the decision on the pot and then pot the the tree. It was a good learning experience for me and I would recomend it to anyone who does not have a Bonsai society, or club near by. At the time I did the class I had no idea that the Virginia Bonsai Society even existed. I am glad that I got involved  in the society since having local talent to help is the best opportunity to learn. As you can see this juniper is very primitve, but it may turn into something yet. The front has changed and that is why it is potted the way it is in the last picture. I just repotted it this year before doing a total restyle, so I will wait another year before repotting it again to put in the pot properly. However, it will most likely be going in a different pot when I do repot it.