Here are some examples of raw material that I have acquired in the past year to create bonsai from in the future.
Pinus Sylvestris, collected last year with mature bark, a thick trunk and good movement and taper at the base. Height above the pot is about 55cm at the moment
Great future potential here I think but it will need a few years more growth before it will be ready for a first styling.
Another thin trunk Pinus Sylvestris, acquired recently from a friend, which should make a nice literati in the not too distant future. About 50cm tall.
2 purple flowering examples of Rhododendron Indicum, collected by division from a large shrub in my garden, this year. I may air layer parts from these trees to increase my stock further
The journey never ends.
Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai 
Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.
Like the thin pine Robert couple of nice options in it. Personally I would put sever bends into it rather than literati, will send u pics of a similar one I have done
Cheers Phil, looking forward to that