Even though Sergio Cuan (the artist behind this magnificent tree), wrote that "out of the group, the two photos of the tree leafless are probably the most interesting and show off the tree at its best," still, I couldn't resist leading with this full-fall-splendor photo (it's about grabbing your attention). The tree is a Sharps pygmy Japanese maple. You may have seen it at the 4th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition (or in the Exhibition Album) where it was the winner of the Finest Deciduous Bonsai award.
The still shots you see here are of Sergio Cuan’s now famous Sharps pygmy Japanese maple from September to early November, 2014. By themselves they make for an excellent post and I’m delighted to share them.
However, if you’d like to see something that’s goes beyond our usual bonsai fare, Sergio has (see NOTE below) Sergio and Max have created a 360 spinning progression. I highly recommend you treat yourself to a look. It’s a click well worth making.
By the way, thanks to Max Barros for suggesting I take a look at what Sergio is up to, and for putting us in contact.
NOTE from later the same day: Just got this from Sergio: “I wanted to make a quick note that the actual movie was done in collaboration with Max Barros. He actually put all my photos together to create the virtual. Not sure, if there is a chance somewhere but I’d love for him to also get credit.”
Here's one of the early winter shots Sergio is talking about.
Late summer.
The other winter shot.
Though this post is about a deciduous bonsai and copper wire is commonly used on conifers, still, I can’t resist telling you about our new annealed copper wire. It’s made right here in the U.S. and it’s on an introductory special for only 19.95 for 1 lb coils.
I wonder what the tree would look like if the bottom most branch on either side was removed?