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Pacific Bonsai, Part I

 

A few days ago while traveling, I visited the Pacific Bonsai collection in Federal Way, Washington state. I thought perhaps this would interest PuristS, so I have assembled some photos of the tree exhibits and their details.







The exhibit discussed a style of presentation that involves 3 elements, a tree, a hanging piece of art, and a detail piece.




Then they introduced a "modern equivalent" which in this case is using a custom-painted skateboard in lieu of the hanging art. Personally, I think they missed it by a mile, as skateboard art shown was anarchistic and violent, whereas bonsai have an eternal and calming influence. However, I am an old fart, so perhaps they are looking for youths with a wild streak AND long-term interest in cultivation. 


Here is a typical exhibit with a pleasant board aka "deck".



Here is another




From here on I will save you from skateboards by careful camera angles.





Please come back for part II






This message has been edited by cazalea on 2016-09-06 10:45:22

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i find a similar feeling...

 
By: ThomasM : September 8th, 2016-08:59
playing around with post processing a picture. something distracting, restful and calming...

Pacific Bonsai, Part II

 
By: cazalea : September 6th, 2016-10:53
This post is continuing my short series on the trees exhibited in the midst of a conifer forest in Washington. Almost all are situated outdoors in a fantastic setting: I have been working on collating the signs that describe each tree, but it's quite tedi...  

Gorgeous!!!

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 6th, 2016-13:14
All of them I always loved and admired bonsai I hope that in my retirement I'll time for them Even bought few books years back in my 20ies in how to make bonsai Wonderful post so relaxing Sincerely D

Pacific Bonsai, Part III & Rhododendrons

 
By: cazalea : September 6th, 2016-11:08
The Bonsai gardens are next to 30 acres of Rhododendrons. These tropical plants do not grow in the desert where I live, but sadly they also do not blossom at the end of a hot summer. So I will just give you a taste of what it might be like in the fall, an...  

Bonsai are really, really cool!

 
By: KMII : September 6th, 2016-11:08
So much goes into keeping them in shape - I really respect people, who successfully keep them Definitely something I\'d like to try when I retire! Thanks for sharing

Unbelievable! Very nice, thanks for sharing!

 
By: MCG (Markus) : September 6th, 2016-13:32
I have a quasi bonsai at home as well. Compared to theses it is more quasi than bonsai... ;-) I have too little time to actually care about it. With so little soil - as in some of your pics - it can be a matter of hours until its gone!! Thanks again!

Thank you Cazalea...

 
By: cshimokita : September 6th, 2016-16:29
It's a very lovely presentation, both photographs and text. I will spend more time looking through all parts of the visual exhibit... more than one viewing is needed. The history of the Trident Maple from Toichi Domoto, is very interesting... as is the hi... 

Pacific Bonsai, Part IV

 
By: cazalea : September 7th, 2016-15:10
This is a revised file with titles and explanations of these trees. Cazalea Bonsai 313 Bonsai 310 Bonsai 307 Bonsai 237 Bonsai 229 Bonsai 228 Bonsai 227 Bonsai 211 Bonsai 207 Bonsai 161 Bonsai 155 Bonsai 154 Bonsai 141 Bonsai 109 ...