Today's feature tree would stop traffic if it could walk down the street. It's hard to know how much of the magnificent deadwood is the result of the forces of nature over time and how much can be credited to well chosen carving tools in skilled human hands, but it's probably safe to say that both played their part.

Couldn’t resist today's two magnificent bonsai. Both express mastery when it comes to carving deadwood and both belong to David Benavente—a long time favorite here on Bark. David doesn’t mentioned the varieties and I won’t bother to guess, I've been burned one too many times

Close up for a better look at the trunk with its remarkable deadwood and its all important living vein.

Another great Benavente tree.

Again with some very impressive deadwood.