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This does seem to be a popular thread...LOL

webmaster wrote:This is a great thread - been watching it for awhile now. Amazing pics. Well done.
:)
Thanks :D,

Oh and by the way...There's more 8).

READ THIS ENTIRE POST PLEASE

I promise you that this tree has come too far and been through too much to be skimmed over as though it were just another tree on your street.


I have posted this on this site before but it was buried long ago, So...

Training started on this Japanese White Pine in 1625, That's over 380 years old.

It is about five feet high and four feet wide with a trunk caliper of ten inches.

In 1976 it was donated by Masaru Yamaki as part of Japans Bicentennial Gift to the American people.

Mr. Yamakis family had run a commercial bonsai nursery for generations in Japan and this tree is still the oldest bonsai in the Japanese Bonsai Collection at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington DC.

[img]https://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7/yamakipinevp1.jpg[/img]

One other thing you may find notable is that this tree survived being 3 kilometers [under 2 miles] away from the detonation at 8:15 in the morning of August 6, 1945.

BTW, Detonation refers to the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.

You read that right, After all of this: Masaru Yamaki gave his most treasured tree to our country as a birthday present.

Here is an interesting story about his grandsons coming to America to see the tree for the first time.
[They were not born yet when it was given to us by their grandfather.]

It is a moving story to say the least.

Enjoy :D
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I am glad your enjoying this thread Very Happy Cool Very Happy [Often I am not entirely sure anybody looks at this...Laughing
Well you can always count on atleast one person looking at it...me :D .
Yeah, it gives me mixed emotions that vary from wanting to kick all my trees off of the patio while muttering :"I will never be able to see like that!"
To staggering feelings of awe that require both hands to pick my jaw up off of the desk...And all sorts of combinations thereof... Very Happy
I have the exact same feelings. I look at those trees before he begins and think...is he crazy those are useless :shock: , then I am in awe of what he does with them.

As for the AMAZING white pine from Japan, I found that tree in my research a long time ago. There was a whole article on it. What a gift from Mr. Yamaki. As I sit here and type this, I am looking at the tree below and if you scroll up a little so the pot is hidden then the tree looks like a MONSTER, beautiful ramification. Try it :D .

Tom

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Ynot,

Certainly an impressive tree and an amazing story as well. I am watching "The last Samurai" as I type this. I am not usually one to dwell on the philosophical nature of bonsai but occasionally something just cuts through my stubbornness and brings home that in the right hands bonsai can be more than just a tree in a pot.

Thanks for keeping this thread going.

Norm

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Gnome wrote:Ynot

I am not usually one to dwell on the philosophical nature of bonsai but occasionally something just cuts through my stubbornness and brings home that in the right hands bonsai can be more than just a tree in a pot.
I do know what you mean Gnome, In this case it just happened to be a tree that was the gift that exemplified a wonderful example of a human being being giving.....
Gnome wrote: Thanks for keeping this thread going.
That's mostly Toms fault, He keeps flogging me on :P ;) :twisted: :lol: .. So I dig deeper.

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That's mostly Toms fault, He keeps flogging me on Razz Wink Twisted Evil Laughing .. So I dig deeper.
Well ya know it is nice to have someone do my research for me :wink: :twisted: ...it's great keep it coming :P :D .

Tom

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...You Just knew more was coming...Right?


A bit from Januarys Noelanders Trophy 2007:
https://www.bonsai.dk/?kat=133&artikelid=740

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=276&d=keyaki2006&p=1]Studio Photos[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=228&d=dbs2005_studio&p=1]More Studio Shots[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=224&d=arco_exeb&p=1]Exhibition trees[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=225&d=arco_contest&p=1]2005 Arco Contest trees[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=102&d=sanmarino2004demo&p=1]2004 San Marino Demo[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=99&d=Ichi_shun_ten&p=1]Ichi Shun Ten demo/display[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=178&d=saburokato&p=1]Saburo Kato Group Demo[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=98&d=bonsaicamp2004&p=3]Walter Pall Bonsai camp pictorial[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsai.dk/side_galleri.asp?kat=98&d=bonsaicamp2004&p=4]Walter Pall Bonsai camp pictorial II[/url]

Lots of stuff here, I think I bought myself some time..;)

Enjoy 8),

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On Occasion I think of things that I thought I had already posted to this thread...[Some of you have seen this before as I know I have posted this here previously but again...It is long buried.]

Exhibit A:

Let Doug Philips inspire you with his full on take no prisoners approach to [url=https://www.dugzbonsai.com/olivehead.htm]Olive bonsai.[/url] At the bottom of that page, 'Take the tour'.

For those of you that have not done much pruning: Fasten your seatbelt, This is your only warning. :twisted: :P.

Notice Dougs use of multiple chops, & Rootpruning in the development of these trees. Peek at his soil and grow boxes as well.


Next, [url=https://www.dugzbonsai.com/tridenttrunk.htm]Check out the Trident Maple Fusing Projects,[/url] Individual tree tours are at the bottom of the page.

Hope you enjoy these :D.

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You were right about the olive tree :shock: It always amazes me to see how really any tree can recover from such a harsh pruning, or in this case, *chainsawing* :D

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JoeLewko wrote:You were right about the olive tree :shock: It always amazes me to see how really any tree can recover from such a harsh pruning, or in this case, *chainsawing* :D
:shock::?::shock:

Not even close Joe.:roll:

It's entirely inaccurate to say 'really any tree' can survive this at all...

How you can extrapolate what happened to this tree into a huge general statement like that is beyond me.

MOVING ON:

[url=https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://wafu.web.infoseek.co.jp/cgi-bin/mamebon-album/sm_albums.cgi%3Faction%3Dmake_html%26cat%3D17%26txtnumber%3Dlog&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=10&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dbonsai%2Bmame%2Bgallery%26start%3D10%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN%26pwst%3D1]A Mame Gallery~Evergreens,[/url] [url=https://wafu.web.infoseek.co.jp/cgi-bin/mamebon-album/sm_albums.cgi?action=make_html&cat=18&txtnumber=log]Deciduous & Flowering Mames.[/url]

[url=https://wafu.web.infoseek.co.jp/cgi-bin/mamebon-album/sm_albums.cgi?action=make_html&cat=21&txtnumber=log]Mame Displays,[/url] [url=https://wafu.web.infoseek.co.jp/cgi-bin/mamebon-album/sm_albums.cgi?action=make_html&cat=22&txtnumber=log]Yet More Mames.[/url] [url=https://wafu.web.infoseek.co.jp/cgi-bin/mamebon-album/sm_albums.cgi?action=make_html&cat=20&txtnumber=log]Collecting Mame Pots is also popular.[/url]

[url=https://www.geocities.com/ryuenjp/]Step up a bit in size with A Shohin Gallery.[/url]

Make sure to click on the individual trees on the Mame page as some of them are actual size [Or bigger] when you see them on the moniter..8).

The sizes are listed for some of these, Keep in mind that Bonsai are measured from the soil up.

If you happen to not be metric-friendly 30cm=12 inches.

Enjoy these little treasures, :D

ynot

EDIT:I will reply to Joes following post in the edit below- I am not going to take five posts to explain this though.[img]https://www.mysmilie.de/english/green/smilies/angry/3/img/010.gif[/img]
Not this specific example, meaning, trees just seem to take any opportunity they can to survive.
:?: This specific example is what you referenced. This makes no sense whatsoever.... I give up.[img]https://www.mysmilie.de/english/green/smilies/aliens/img/020.gif[/img]
Take, for example, when people prune back a tree so it doesn't lean over their property, power lines, ex. sometimes, half of the branches, or all are cut, and the tree survives.
That's simply not relevant to the specific procedure about which you stated "really any tree can recover from" Which I corrected.
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It's entirely inaccurate to say 'really any tree' can survive this at all...
Not this specific example, meaning, trees just seem to take any opportunity they can to survive.

Take, for example, when people prune back a tree so it doesn't lean over their property, power lines, ex. sometimes, half of the branches, or all are cut, and the tree survives.

EDIT: I'm responding to ynot's edit here
I give up.
Let me just say I think that olive tree recovery was amazing. I didn't know it could take a chopping like that. guess you learn something new everday :) . We'll just leave it at that.
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Thanks for all the links once again you deliver :D . I have to say in the first link the windswept pine really catches my attention, it is a very convincing scene to me. I'm no sure if the pic was streched or not be is seems like a very long low tree I love it :D .

You certainly did buy yourself some time, I'm only on the fourth link and I will have to resume my viewing tommorow, its time for bed, long week.

Thanks again :D .

Tom

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constantstaticx3 wrote:Thanks for all the links once again you deliver :D . I have to say in the first link the windswept pine really catches my attention, it is a very convincing scene to me. I'm no sure if the pic was streched or not be is seems like a very long low tree I love it :D .
Thanks :D I am glad you like them 8).
Nice, I like the tree above that one the best on that page... I do like that slab a lot though.

Just wait until you see the fan-freaking-tastic Mames about three posts back..8)8)8).
constantstaticx3 wrote:You certainly did buy yourself some time, I'm only on the fourth link and I will have to resume my viewing tommorow, its time for bed, long week.
Tom
Since I have a running start on Tom...:idea: 8) :twisted::lol:

[url=https://www.tropicalbonsai.com/Gallery.htm]A gallery of tropical bonsai.[/url]
Please do not repost the following pictures in this post as they are copyrighted and it is illegal to do so.


Visit the work of [url=https://members.aol.com/__121b_9mJ5LnOY6QqJyjgVhP8suIAPK+QJzH5B]Michael Persiano.[/url] [url=https://members.aol.com/iasnob/gallery.html]{Second page}[/url] Do click on the tree pictures as many of them have pictures of earlier in the trees development.
One of these trees is estimated to be over 800 years old, I leave it to you to find it. 8)

From Bath, UK, [url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=6]The Joy of Bonsai 2002[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=14]Brooms from Omiya[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=8]Trees of a member of the Association of British Bonsai Artists[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=8]Another members trees.[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=8]A third members trees.[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=9]108 trees here[/url] From ABBA [Not the Swedish band, The Association named above]

ABBA Symposia trees:

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=7]Scots Pines[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=7]Junipers[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=7]Maples[/url]

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=13]2001 World Bonsai Convention[/url]

Well worth reading these next two.

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=23]21 examples of Styling Before & Afters[/url], Some better-Some worse, One sub-titled 'How not to work with Larch'. :D

[url=https://bonsaiartists.co.uk/default.aspx?topic=22]16 Bonsai Case Histories[/url] Well laid out histories w/ pictures of 16 trees development.

Michele Andolfo does beautiful work: [url=https://www.andolfo.it/en/galleria.asp]Page one,[/url] [url=https://www.andolfo.it/en/galleria.asp?Key=&dir=next&pag=1]Page two,[/url] [url=https://www.andolfo.it/en/galleria.asp?Key=&dir=next&pag=2]Page three,[/url] [url=https://www.andolfo.it/en/galleria.asp?Key=&dir=next&pag=3]Page four,[/url] [url=https://www.andolfo.it/en/galleria.asp?Key=&dir=next&pag=4]Page five.[/url] You can certainly tell Michele was a student of Kimura. 8)

[url=https://xoomer.alice.it/giacomopappalardo/]Giacomo Pappalardo,[/url] I really like the fact that he shows a rotating view of some of his trees in his gallery. It gives one a lot of perspective and insight into the overall design of the tree.

So...There's a bit more to soak up... Enjoy 8).

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~(sigh)~ these are absolutely magnifesant (I cant spell that :P ) they are so beautiful. I wouldnt of thought they could look like that...wow. I'm actually in aw from the ones that are like real trees miniturized, its amazing. and how bout that one that looked like an autumn tree, geez, I love them. good work :D

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bonsai_chicky wrote:~(sigh)~ these are absolutely magnifesant (I cant spell that :P ) they are so beautiful. I wouldnt of thought they could look like that...wow. I'm actually in aw from the ones that are like real trees miniturized, its amazing. and how bout that one that looked like an autumn tree, geez, I love them. good work :D
Yes indeed, They are beautiful. :D
lol...That is the entire point, And they actually are 'real trees' btw. :lol:

I am happy you checked them out & I hope it got you all fired up and inspired :D 8), After all that's why I post them. There is plenty to see in this thread, Do check it out, It will take several visits though. 8)

[url=https://internetbonsaiclub.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=133&topic=21587.0]Here are some more :D, All these trees are from just six people. :!:[/url]


[img]https://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1939/u4jchinaec9.gif[/img] Glad you like them. [img]https://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1939/u4jchinaec9.gif[/img]

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Enjoy, [img]https://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1939/u4jchinaec9.gif[/img]

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LOL, getting a bit creative there. :P :D :lol: .

Well you did kep me busy for about a week I'm still not done yet, good job :D . Lots of very nice trees although the ABBA site did not have very large pics, it is very hard to see the detail.

Keep it coming :D .

Tom

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The work of Bonsai artist Michael Hagedorn:

[url=https://www.infoblvd.net/hagedorn/Kinbon.html]For Kinbon magazine.[/url]

[url=https://www.infoblvd.net/hagedorn/Shows.html]Trees he wired/worked on for Sakafu & Kokufu Shows[/url]

[url=https://www.infoblvd.net/hagedorn/Before-After.html]Transformations/Restylings Before & After photos.[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsKire.htm]Trees from Kirsten van Croonenborgh - Netherlands Young Talent of the Year 1998[/url]

The Vale Of Clwyd Bonsai Society: [url=https://www.actionvideo.freeserve.co.uk/gallery.htm]Members trees[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsED99v.htm]EDO Bonsai Show Spring 1999[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsED98a.htm]EDO Bonsai Show Autumn 1998[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsED98b.htm]EDO Shohin Contest 1998[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsVDu.htm]Ginkgo Bonsai Show 1997[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/BonsJK01.htm]Janssen-Koopmans Bonsai Show Spring 1998[/url]

[url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/B_e98te1.htm]EBA Congress 1998 Show[/url][url=https://www.bonsainl.nl/B_e98te2.htm]Page 2 of the 1998 Show.[/url]

Just a few more links to check out.

8) Enjoy.

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Lots of tree species in lots of styles 8).

This quote is from the website where the links in this post originate. Please respect it.:
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS ARE STRICTLY COPYRIGHT, and may not be copied, reproduced etc, etc without the express, prior, written consent of the photographer, webmaster and the trees owner.
ALL copyright infringments will be actively pursued, via the provider and the legal authorities.
If you do not understand that, It means: DO NOT RE-POST THE PICTURES IT IS ILLEGAL. If you like something, Simply post a link to it.


Bankan (Gnarled trunk):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/eba/imgten/ten_47l.jpg]Oak 'da Sughero'[/url]

Chokkan (Straight trunk):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0170.HTM]Japanese Yew[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0035.HTM]Bald Cypress[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0068.HTM]Cypress[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0079.HTM]Japanese Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0102.HTM]Juniperus Virginianna[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0113.HTM]European Hornbeam[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0154.HTM]Eastern White Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0168.HTM]Japanese Yew[/url]

Yamadori:
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0023.HTM]Cudrania sisia[/url]

Cork or Rough Bark trees:
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0004.HTM]Oak[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0087.HTM]Maple[/url]

Flowering Trees:
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0030.HTM]Quince 'Karin'[/url][url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0042.HTM]Wisteria[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0044.HTM]Crab Apple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0063.HTM]Chinese Heather[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0084.HTM]Potentilla[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0105.HTM]Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0115.HTM]Bougainville 'Smartipants'[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0131.HTM]Flowering Quince[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0135.HTM]Morrow Honeysuckle[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0140.HTM]Satsuki Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0143.HTM]Japanese Snowbell[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0193.HTM]Azalea[/url]

Fruiting Trees:
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0082.HTM]Cherry[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0136.HTM]Malus (Suzukake-ringo) Crab Apple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0137.HTM]Nagasaki Crab Apple[/url]

Fukinagashi (Windswept):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0111.HTM]Western Hemlock[/url]

Han-kengai (Semi-cascade):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0054.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0064.HTM]Deodar Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0066.HTM]Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0067.HTM]Rosemary[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0169.HTM]Japanese Pine,[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0148.HTM]Same tree as above in winter.[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0179.HTM]Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0180.HTM]Satsuki Azalea[/url]

Hoki-dachi (Broomstyle):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0002.HTM]Zelkova[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0038.HTM]Japanese Maple 'Kiyohime'[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0147.HTM]Japanese Grey-Bark Elm 'Makino'[/url]

Ishi-yuke (Rock clinging style):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0146.HTM]Japanese Flowering Quince[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0190.HTM]Trident Maple[/url] I know I am splitting hairs, But these two appear to be Root-Over-Rock [As opposed to clinging] IMO.

Jin:
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0006.HTM]Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0092.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]

Kabudachi (Clump/Multi Trunk Style):
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0005.HTM]Beech[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0025.HTM]Korean Hornbeam[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0027.HTM]Japanese Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0050.HTM]Ficus[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0112.HTM]Alder[/url]

Kengai (Casacade):[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0056.HTM]Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0065.HTM]Thyme[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0093.HTM]Alpine Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0124.HTM]Juniper 'Blauwi'[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0127.HTM]Juniper p. nana[/url]


More later :D

Enjoy

ynot

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This is the never ending post!!! :shock: :D 8) . I have my internet back now so I'll be checking these out. Looks like a few days worth :D .

Tom

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Suthin Sukosolvisit: A bonsai artist for nearly forty years and a renown teacher, Inspiring stuff indeed.

Though the progression photos are sporadic, His results are undeniable 8). The ramification on the maples is fantastic IMO.:!:

See some progressions in his [url=https://www.royalbonsaigarden.com/gallery.htm]gallery[/url].

Excellent work from Paul Pikel:

He does a great job documenting and explaining the process along the way.

There is much to be learned here :D.

IE: That is... If your interested in seeing how this 25 YO Chinese Elm:
[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/ch-elm1_small.JPG[/img]

Is transformed from this...
[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/Ch-elm-Jan%202002_small.JPG[/img]

To this, In less than five years 8)....
[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/IMG_6382_small.JPG[/img]

I will give you another example to further whet your appetite. 8)

Give Paul three years & a Ficus Salicifolia {That has potential ;), Also note that he lives in Florida so this tree loves his climate.}

...And it goes from this:

[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/Salicifolia_small1.JPG[/img]

To this:

[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/IMG_6385_small.JPG[/img]

By the way: This tree is only 5" high from the soil to the apex 8), Just a bit bigger than a CD. It is literally barely bigger than it appears in the picture.

He works on some bigger stock also...:lol:

[img]https://www.orlandobonsai.com/P2240004_small.JPG[/img]

To see more [15 trees w/ progression photos] click on the top link [url=https://www.geocities.com/pauliepi/index.html]here.[/url] [No direct link is available for some reason.]

Do check out his 'New Projects' section of his website also.

Enjoy 8).

ynot

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Thanks, once again, for the great pics :D :D 8) .

I just wanted to point out that in the gallery of Suthin Sukosolvisit, the trident #2 has what I would call the definition of a scrifice branch, I have seen no other picture that clearly illustrates what a sacrifice branch really looks like.


Tom

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They just keep coming 8).

Korabuki Multi-trunk:

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0112.HTM]Alder[/url]

Mame:

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0095.HTM]Japanese Black Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0132.HTM]Japanese Hawthorn[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0133.HTM]Winged Euonymus[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0134.HTM]Winter Jasmine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0139.HTM]Peach[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0138.HTM]Flowering Apricot[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0141.HTM]Satsuki Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0144.HTM]Japanese Snowbell[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0144.HTM]Lilac[/url]

Moyogi (Informal Upright):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0003.HTM]Cut Leaf Japanese Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0007.HTM]Japanese White Larch[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0011.HTM]Deshojo Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0021.HTM]Japanese White Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0022.HTM]Japanese White Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0024.HTM]Japanese Black Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0049.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0051.HTM]Hinoki Cypress[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0052.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0055.HTM]Japanese Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0058.HTM]Yew[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0072.HTM]Japanese Black Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0088.HTM]Japanese White Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0151.HTM]Amur Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0159.HTM]Amur Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0163.HTM]Trident Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0164.HTM]Japanese Black Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0165.HTM]Satsuki Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0166.HTM]Crab Apple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0171.HTM]Mugho Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0183.HTM]Fukien Tea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0184.HTM]Bougainvillea[/url]

Neagari (Exposed Root):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0039.HTM]Spirea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0129.HTM]Ficus Microcarpa[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0142.HTM]Spirea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0185.HTM]Trident Maple[/url]

Nejikan (Twisted Trunk):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0081.HTM]Pomegranate[/url]

On a Slab:

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0060.HTM]Spruce[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0158.HTM]Black Spruce[/url]

Trees over 50 Years Old:


[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0047.HTM]Japanese White Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0103.HTM]Elm[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0114.HTM]Privet[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0189.HTM]Japanese Black Pine[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0197.HTM]Zelkova[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0008.HTM]Hinoki Cypress[/url]

Saba-miki (Hollow Trunk):


[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0026.HTM]Needle Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0083.HTM]Japanese Hawthorn[/url]

Sekijoju ( Root Over Rock):


[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0014.HTM]Japanese Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0041.HTM]Japanese Maple[/url]

Shakan (Slanting):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0010.HTM]Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0031.HTM]Cudrania[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0053.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0097.HTM]Japanese Maple 'Seigen'[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0177.HTM]Larch[/url]

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0032.HTM]Phytecellobrium[/url]

Shari:

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0033.HTM]Bougainvillea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0034.HTM]Phyttecellobrium[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0048.HTM]Dwarf Hinoki Cypress[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0070.HTM]Olive[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0073.HTM]Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0078.HTM]Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0080.HTM]Yew[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0100.HTM]Eastern White Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0101.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]

Sokan (Double Trunk):

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0153.HTM]American Larch[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0160.HTM]Black Spruce[/url]

Yose-ue (Group Planting):


[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0012.HTM]Oak[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0013.HTM]Japanese Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0098.HTM]Larch[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0106.HTM]Larch[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0107.HTM]The same Larch as above in winter[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0118.HTM]Elm[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0119.HTM]Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0120.HTM]Cedar[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0122.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0150.HTM]Trident Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0161.HTM]Trident Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0178.HTM]Japanese Maple[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0182.HTM]Mulberry[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0196.HTM]Ficus[/url]


A Few More:

[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0036.HTM]Blue Star Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0061.HTM]Potentilla[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0090.HTM]Chinese Juniper[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0091.HTM]Satsuki Azalea[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0156.HTM]Euonymous[/url]
[url=https://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0176.HTM]Crab Apple[/url]

:!:

As always....Enjoy [img]https://www.mysmilie.de/english/green/smilies/characters/023.gif[/img]

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Some amazing footage guys, keep the links coming, I love looking at it all!

Cheers
TT x

:D

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TerriTez wrote:Some amazing footage guys, keep the links coming, I love looking at it all!
Cheers
TT x
Thank you very much TT, I hope you have continued to stop down the road on occasion to visit Harry & Petra. 8)

If you happen to like flowering trees...And massive ones at that
8)!

The Satsuki Festival 2006 exhibition:

This takes place in early June, Here are some comments from the original poster & photographer who was kind enough to allow me to repost this here.
Michel wrote: The Satsuki Festival 2006 exhibition hosted by one of Belgiums’ major bonsai nurseries: Marc Bauwens’ Bonsai Nursery in Dilbeek.

Traditionally, the trees were absolute world class specimens with several brand new colour varieties getting their world premiere on this illustrious stage;


Enjoy the pics (which aren't that good and for which I appologise)
and dream on;
He is one of those inspiring bonsai brethren I am happy to know [And on occasion -be in awe] of even though I disagree with his stated opinion of the photography :P ;)

~ Thanks Michel.

...Dream on indeed:!:
[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00011.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00012.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00014.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00013.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00015.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00016.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00017.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00018.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00019.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00022.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img70.imageshack.us/img70/9554/azalearesizeiibr9.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6083/azalearesizeiiivx9.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00025.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00026.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00027.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00029.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img158.imageshack.us/img158/788/azalearesizebf4.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9899/azalearesizevist7.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00032.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00033.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00034.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00036.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00038.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00039.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00041.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1781/azalearesizeviiok3.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00044.jpg[/img]

[img]https://img70.imageshack.us/img70/9554/azalearesizeiibr9.jpg[/img]
[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00046.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00047.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a94/Oekedoelleke/Satsuki_2006/DSC00048.jpg[/img]

Simply Amazing Stuff...Please remember to wipe the drool off of your keyboard. :P;) :lol:

Please enjoy.

BTW: If you did not enjoy that, You are obviously reading the wrong thread. [img]https://www.mysmilie.de/english/green/smilies/miscellaneous/28.gif[/img] ;) 8)

ynot

EDIT: I resized several of the pictures to eliminate the side-scrolling.
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Wow, thanks a lot ynot those are great. Seeing so many pictures of Satsukis like these has inspired me to try my hand at one. This thread really is inspiring :D :D :D .


Tom

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constantstaticx3 wrote:Wow, thanks a lot ynot those are great. Seeing so many pictures of Satsukis like these has inspired me to try my hand at one. This thread really is inspiring :D :D :D .
Tom
Excellent, It's awesome to get feedback involving a bit of inspiration jumping out at someone 8), It feels good to spread the joy you know :D.

These are from the photo galleries of shows from the Cardiff Bonsai Club [Which Tarian will soon be a member of :)]

I thought these might give a good look at what a show is like.
[Though on a personal note I prefer the table displays as I find the curvy modern stands kind of distracting.]

Still, I think the pictures will hold some interest.

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Jardinerie%2098/clubpix.html]Jardinerie 1998[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/WALES%20BONSAI%202000/clubpix00.html]Bonsai 2000[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2001/clubpix01.html]Dyffryn 2001[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2002/clubpix02.html]Dyffryn 2002[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2003/clubpix03.html]Dyffryn 2003[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2004/clubpix04.html]Dyffryn 2004[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2005/clubpix05.html]Dyffryn 2005[/url]

[url=https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/Dyffryn%2006/clubpix06.html]Dyffryn 2006[/url]

Enjoy,

ynot 8)

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Though on a personal note I prefer the table displays as I find the curvy modern stands kind of distracting.
I don't like the stands either, I think they draw too much focus away from the Bonsai.

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Hi all,

Once again, truely inspirational stuff, I only hope that one day in the future, I am capable of creating something even a proption as good!!

I really quite like some of the trees in full flower.

Thanks again

Terri

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the curvy stands were offerd as addionale stands by dyffrun gardens to the club (the most recent show was set on tables altho one or two were on the stands )still insporational

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I have been saving these for a while but the time has come....;)

Here are what I suspect will be the two longest lasting trees of this entire thread.

With proper care {Very easy in this case!} These will literally last over a thousand years! :D 8) {Perhaps it is that inorganic soil ;)}

[img]https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/novusordo1/02-bonsai1.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/novusordo1/021.jpg[/img]

To maintain continuity in this thread: I ask that any comments about this post be PMed to me and I will assemble them into a single post here if you wish them to be added {Let me know}.
That way anyone visiting this thread doesn't need to scroll through a ton of comments to get to the pics - Know what I mean? ~ Thanks.

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these are some AMAZING pics... I have tried to do a couple of my own, and gave up, but I think I might try it again :)

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I was lucky enough to be in Washington D.C. this weekend and managed to duck into the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum. 8).

Here are a few of the photos I took [Sorry about the lighting/ general quality of the pictures - Mother Nature was not being very cooperative & the other half is my fault :oops: :shrug:.]

[img]https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/novusordo1/Inspiring%20Bonsai/National%20Arboretum%20Bonsai%20Collection/NationalArboretum001.jpg[/img]

[img]https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/novusordo1/Inspiring%20Bonsai/National%20Arboretum%20Bonsai%20Collection/NationalArboretum002.jpg[/img]

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I hope you enjoy these, I assure you they were incredible to see! 8)

ynot

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incredible!

constantstaticx3
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Hey ynot great pics. I really have to get down there one day and see them in person. In the 47th pic. is that tree planted on a rock or is that the trunk?

Also two below that, what species is that tree it looks like a bald cypress with moss growing on the sides, it looks great.

Tom

P.S. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've kinda been taking a break from bonsai leaving my trees to grow as they please. Being that most of my projects are in there beginning stages I kinda just have to forget about them for a while or I'll go crazy over how long they take to progress. Anyways I'm back and hope to be posting a little more often now.

ynot
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Tom
constantstaticx3 wrote:Hey ynot great pics. D:
I really have to get down there one day and see them in person.
Yes, You must.
In the 47th pic. is that tree planted on a rock or is that the trunk?
It is the trunk...And nothing but 8).
Also two below that, what species is that tree it looks like a bald cypress with moss growing on the sides, it looks great.
As I recall it is a Cypress of some sort. I was initially taking pictures of the placards for each tree also but it was taking up too much space on my camera....:(;):lol:

P.S. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've kinda been taking a break from bonsai leaving my trees to grow as they please. Being that most of my projects are in there beginning stages I kinda just have to forget about them for a while or I'll go crazy over how long they take to progress. Anyways I'm back and hope to be posting a little more often now.
Nice to see you around :D, I am kind of a scarce commodity myself as I am quite busy with work...So, I empathise.


Glad you liked the pics 8).

Later on

ynot

constantstaticx3
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Time to revive this tread. Here are some pics from the Philadelphia Flower Show this year. If you have any questions on any of the trees ask and I'll do my best to answer.

Enjoy...

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The forest is composed of Zelkova's and the two large dormant ones are tridents. For perspective, the second one's base was pushing two feet!

Sorry about the quality, I'm not such a great photographer plus I didn't realize the camera was on the wrong setting.

Tom

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tarian
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itll be the club I'm in show in may so some more pics to revive this thred will be on its way
until then'
https://www.cardiffbonsai.org.uk/other07/Other%2007.html
the people in the pics:
1-andrew a very skilled bonsai artist or evry one belives he has a talent with trees :lol: :lol:
2-julien pie working on my tree whilst I observe
he is friends with some of the worlds most famouse bonsai masters
3-the man whos name escapes me and julien once again
(both andrew and julien have been very helpfull to me )

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Just thought I'd share Walter Pall's new gallery.

https://walter-pall.de/b02gallery_non_conifers.jpg.dir/index.html

Words cannot describe it.

Tom

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Great link Tom - after I see his amazing trees, I feel like I should give up! None of my things are even close to being like those - I doubt if they ever will be... :cry:

constantstaticx3
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alisios,

I find many people say that same thing, that their trees will never look like that of great artists. I find this is because beginners, not excluding me, start with nursery trees and other material that will take many years to develop. I'm not saying this is a bad thing because this is when you learn how to take care of your trees and which species you like best.

What I have come to realize is that it is better to spend the time and or money to find quality material that will give you immediate gratification. This means one with a developed nebari and trunk. Basically a blank canvas on which you can work on. The branch placement and style of the overall tree is now up to you but the results will come much faster because the hard and time consuming part it done for you.

So far I only have one of these but it is extremely satisfying. I'm not saying I don't snoop around local nursery's for material but it has made me more picky about what I decide to purchase. Right now I will be saving my money to purchase more stock like this. I have plenty of other trees that will keep me busy for years to come and I'm sure they will be gratifying in the end.

One other thing that I have done is I've begun to limit my purchases to trees that I know thrive in my area and really appeal to me. I have, for too long, purchased trees just for the species and the fact that I've seen them as great examples in photo gallerys. This limitation will make it much easier to take care of my collection. I can now, well in the future, focus on developing my trees instead of worrying if they will survive or not.

Now these idea's haven't all been put into full affect but the thoughts and ideas are there and I can only grow from here. I hope this can help you in some way as this has turned into a bit of an essay. This may not be clear to you at first but if you can work at it, you can be saved the endless frustration that I've gone through. Now if only I can get some cuttings to root :roll: .

Tom



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