Oh So Close, But We Have A Winner!

Richard Warner’s Southern beech (with mountains) was the inspiration for the contest and, as it turns out, the winner with 28 points. Though just barely. Richard’s take is a $60 gift certificate to Stone Lantern, and world fame, of course. Thanks to all who entered and congrats to the winners! Email wayne@stonelantern.com and I’ll tell you what to do get your gift certificate. And to the Judges too Thanks to all of you who sent in your choices (21 people in all). Unfortunately, none of you picked all three winners, let alone picked them in order of finish, so we … Continue reading Oh So Close, But We Have A Winner!

If It Weren’t For Bonsaimania…

I lifted this off Bonsaimania’s ‘Inspiraciones para tu Bonsái’ on facebook. They translate it as ‘Inspirations to your Bonsai,’ a sweet touch, no? Bonsaimania and facebook If it weren’t for Bonsaimania’s consistently great photos, and a few other things here and there, facebook would most certainly live up to its reputation as one big fat waste of time. Don’t forget Judge & Win! Here’s another from ‘Inspiraciones para tu Bonsáii.’

Judge & Win!

This strangely dressed but somehow still noble gentleman will put his penetrating stare to work when he judges our $100 Bonsai Art Photography Contest (Sir Lyman Poore Duff, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada; from Wikipedia). Win a $40.00 gift certificate with a good eye and a little luck All you have to do is submit your entry and you’re in the contest. Here’s how it works: if you pick the three winners in exact order you’ll win a $40.00 gift certificate to Stone Lantern. In other words, if your first place choice wins first place, your … Continue reading Judge & Win!

Photo Art Contest: Entry #15

Greg Madson submitted this photo along with these comments: “This is part of my own study of the geometrics of presentation. It’s a three year old Rosmarinus officinalis, Prostrata cascade 16.5 cm from top to btm (6.5 inches). I love the arc structures of the long branches that this particular variety produces. Creating a presentation that shows off the curves, angles, and depth of a tree is worth the effort.” Fifteen down one to go The contest is closed and all the entries have been posted, save for the very last one (tomorrow!). Judge not (NOT!) Stay posted for information … Continue reading Photo Art Contest: Entry #15

Photo Art Contest: Entry #14

Amy Palmer says: “I found and shot this manzanita (Arctostaphylos) clinging to the rocky outcropping in the chaparral biome just before entering Yosemite Valley, while scrambling about and dodging rattlers.”

Photo Art Contest: Entry #13

Don Erickson’s entry. “Found this group or forest while driving Highway 99W north of Eugene, Oregon. I tried several times to count the number of trees but never came up with the same number twice. Isn’t it odd that nature can break the rule of trees lined up behind each other, why can’t we?” What about rules? I don’t think there are any rules for bonsai. There are however, some very helpful guidelines. And of course, plenty of opinions. Tomorrow (Monday) is the last day to enter our $100 Bonsai Art Photo Contest

Photo Art Contest: Entry #12

Martin Cheung submitted this photo. He writes that “it was taken in Tokyo, Japan in 2008. It’s a black pine grown in the garden with an informal upright style. The diameter of the truck is about 18 inches and the tree is more than 6 feet tall.” Only two more days Don’t wait any longer if you want to submit a photo to our $100 Bonsai Photo Art Contest.

Photo Art Contest: Entry #11

This photo was submitted by Aaron Khalid, who says about it: “I love this picture because, to me, it is a great example of a natural saikei or landscape planting. The engelmann spruce learning out over a blue lake in Banff, Alberta with their gentle movement and definite age creates a wonderful image. The geese add to the perspective of the image.” Only four more days to enter Don’t be shy. Send us your photo. Best case, you might win. Worst case, well, there really is no worst case, though you might not win. Entries must be received by Monday, … Continue reading Photo Art Contest: Entry #11

Photo Art Contest: Entry #9

“I shot this photo in October 2008 in Stony Mountain park near Atlanta. The sole pine growing on bald rock was very dramatic…” Alex Shapiro. Don’t wait We will accept entries for one more week (thru May 24th), so don’t wait to send yours. Contest details

Photo Art Contest: Entry #2

Here’s what Mike Viljak has to say about his entry: “I found this tiny ‘planting’ while poking around in a river bed in Wyoming, near the Tetons. I don’t know what type of plant it is, but I was more intrigued by its choice of a beautiful, yet tiny driftwood planter. I call it ‘Microsai’. Formal upright style perhaps? I like how the red stem pops out against the background, asserting its presence.” In case you’re not aware Here’s the first entry and the specifics. Now, let’s see yours.