We usually start Before and After posts with an appropriate B & A photo (see below). But I couldn't resist this one. I think it captures the essence of the tree. Or at least its size and sheer power

I found this impressive before and after pine on Luis Vallejo’s timeline. The only caption provided is… “Hiroaki Suzuki , Pinus sylvestris, Luis Vallejo Bonsái Garden.”  We know Luis from numerous posts here on Bark and we also know a bit about Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine). I’m not familiar with Hiroaki Suzuki, but if you’d like to do a little research, here’s a link for you

Before and after

ANNOUNCING the National
Bonsai & Penjing Museum’S NEW WEBSITE

Before we go on any further I’d like to announce that our good friends at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum have a brand new website and it’s wonderful! With no intention to insult all the devoted people and the hard work they put into their previous sites, this one is a vast improvement. Expect more here soon. Meanwhile, go take a look for yourself

The original before photo

The original after photo

Artists at work