skunkyjoe wrote: I prefer it more without the first branch . The first left branch should be elongated for balance . Nice tree .

Thank you, it is a beautiful tree. As a rookie I appreciate the progression pictures as it helps make expplain how it all comes together.Is the frog still around somehow, I love frogs and that little guy put a smile on my face.I agree with Skunkyjoe on the left branch. A little more length will balance it. With the branch there it feels too close to the soil and somehow un-natural.