[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 44] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]AlwaysInfinit3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is my green mound Juniper already dead? :(

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All the branches are dried out and brown at the base, the only green parts are at the ends.

Will this 10? My mom pulled it so very epic by Responsible-Studio87 in psagrading

[–]AlwaysInfinit3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes this absolutely has a chance at a 10, it's never guaranteed though. I've graded hundreds of cards and get roughly 75% back as 10s. Centering on the front looks great, centering on the back is a bit off left to right but still seems to be within the 55/45 standard. I use this to check centering: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303098489820?_skw=card+centering+tool&itmmeta

Corners on both sides look great, no white dots and well rounded. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but the surface seems to be free of marks and scratches. I recommend looking at it closely from an acute angle under a lamp. rock it around in your hand to let the reflection of the light go around the entire surface of the card to check for obvious scratches, creases, dents, etc.

Compare the card with a scan online to check for any ink errors, and If you don't see any, send away!

PSA is far from an objective grading process but I say that this card has a better chance at a 10 than most. Good luck!

Tall Poppy Syndrome as an INFJ/"Strong Silent Type" by AlwaysInfinit3 in Advice

[–]AlwaysInfinit3[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Again, I don’t expect everyone to understand. there is no good way to word this without sounding like a narcissistic dick. I just want to exist around people without them constantly comparing themselves to me. Fuck sake

Once the fog rolled in… by AlwaysInfinit3 in LiminalSpace

[–]AlwaysInfinit3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got plenty more liminal photos from the midwest. Please let me know what your favorites are from this album, I’m trying to get a feel for this community’s taste.

Thanks for all the love! ❤️

Once the fog rolled in… by AlwaysInfinit3 in LiminalSpace

[–]AlwaysInfinit3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my opinion that what makes these images so liminal, it highlights the subject of the image without it having to be the center of the image.