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Pacific Bonsai, Part II
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 tedious so I think I'll just start with the pictures. It was a cool, damp summer day (as one would expect in Seattle) with intermittent patches of sun peeking through the tree canopy above us.
I expect to be inserting the descriptions in future updates to this file (if requested).
In the meantime, I hope (a) you find something relaxing in these images and (b) if in the Pacific Northwest, you will visit this free exhibit. If you prefer less formal arrangements, go on to part III of this story.
Cazalea
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 ...
i find a similar feeling...
playing around with post processing a picture. something distracting, restful and calming...
Pacific Bonsai, Part II
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!!!
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
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!
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
You have to start before you are born - by selecting your great-grandparents carefully!
So train your son's sons wisely... ...
Unbelievable! Very nice, thanks for sharing!
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...
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
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 ...