This cheerfully bright bougainvillea (borrowed from Bonsaimania; Bonsái del álbum de Virgie Bambilla) illustrates the principle that: when it comes to flowering bonsai, the tree should be designed and displayed in a way that, first and foremost, shows off the flowers. Success!
Is there a problem?
This post is in no way conceived to criticize anyone. I understand that most people who post on facebook (or wherever) aren’t necessarily interested presenting highly finished professional type photos. No problem. However, in bonsai display, there are times when the quality of the photo is critical. And for good reason; a well thought out display with professional type touches, including minimizing background distraction, can greatly enhance our appreciation of a bonsai. Held to this standard, most photos on facebook and elsewhere, leave something to be desired.
Cropped. I took the liberty to crop the photo to try to minimize background clutter (noise). It’s impossible to get rid of all the distractions and a small part of the tree and much of the stand has been sacrificed, but you work with what you got.