Yamaodri* Scots pine before and after by Mauro Stemberger. Here's Mauro's caption  "It's amazing what Time donates to our bonsai!!! Scots Pine ‘Godzilla’ 2019-2013. Personal collection"

I don't really have to say much about this tree. It's all there for your enjoyment and edification. Still, I can't help but notice and say how much difference starting with good stock can make. And how much difference the talent and eye of a highly accomplished bonsai artist call also make

*Yamadori is a bonsai that was originally collected in the wild. Mauro doesn't say that this magnificent tree is a yamadori, but you don't find nursery stock like this anywhere