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Attention to Detail, Skill and Precision
Part of large Penjing scene. The full construction is just below. The photo is from Hong Kong Bonsai Pots I’ve long been fascinated by Penjing tray plantings The best exhibit remarkable attention to detail, skill and precision, resulting in dramatic scenes that can transport the viewer to places beyond their ordinary experience. Or...
American Larch & Other Bonsai at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition
A famous American larch (Aka Tamarack - Larix laricina) in full fall color (larch are one of a small handful of deciduous conifer in the world). The artist is 'Larch Master' Nick Lenz. It's a massive tree. Much bigger than you might think based on this photo We (Stone Lantern)...
Valentin’s Bonsai Behemoth
This is what can happen to an old bonsai behemoth in the hands of the right artist. In this case the hands belong to Valentín Cruz. The tree is a yamadori (collected from the wild) Sierra juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) Continuing with North American bonsai in our lead up to...
One More Time – A Spectacular Bonsai Event
Kuhen Smith's Rough bark Japanese maple won the Finest Japanese Style Display at the 6th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Unfortunately you can't make out the bark in this photo. No blame to Oscar Jonker, the photographer. The lighting in the display area was good for viewing but not necessarily for photos. I cropped Oscar...
Satsuki Flowers, Maple Leaves, a Tiny Lizard & Other Bonsai Wonders
It's that time of year. Here's David Benavente's caption... Rhododendron indicum “Shin Nikko” hoy, en plena floración (today in full bloom). 45x55cm (18" x 21.5") It’s been a while since we’ve featured David Benavente and his Estudio de Bonsái. It’s in Galapagar, Spain. Just outside of Madrid. The photos are from...
What Was Missing?
Javi Campos Juan's caption reads Tenía falta? The translation is "Was it missing?" That didn't seem quite right so I checked with Free Translation, which came up with "What was missing?" Anyway, sweet tree (no variety given) and well chosen pot. I’ve been follow Javi Campos Juan for a long time,...
A Magnificent Celebration of American Bonsai Coming Soon
Winner of the Finest Bonsai Masterpiece at the 5th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. It's a Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga Mertensiana) that belongs to Eric Schikowski. The photo is by Joseph Noga as are all the photos in Exhibition Albums 2-5. Just a friendly reminder… It’s time to make your plans. The 6th...
Mossy Bonsai Glade & Other Brilliant Forests
Here's what Felix Laughlin, the president of the National Bonsai Foundation wrote about this outstanding forest... "Wayne, the photo of the forest of Chinese elms is from the North American Collection at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, and was donated by Susanne Barrymore; it’s been in training since 1988." Two full pallets...
Messages from Our National Bonsai Treasure
John Naka's famous Pomegranate (Punica granatum) has been in training since 1963. It was donated to the North American Collection at the U.S. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum by Alice Naka in 1990. There's something about a quality bonsai displayed with a beautiful scroll. Our thanks to Alexander Voorhies for this and...
An Exceptional Bonsai – Before & After
Here's an excellent example of a before and after with an already established tree. It just needed a talented bonsai artist and some free time to bring it back to its previous splendor. In this case the artist is Gabriel Romero Aguade. The tree is an impressively masterful Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis). Not that you...