There’s much to say about this magnificent tree: First the gem-like male pine cones that cover much of the tree add delightful points of color; and they go perfectly with the well-chosen (and beautifully cleaned up) pot. Then there’s the way the undulating twin trunks harmonize so well; one slanting style and one semi-cascading style. You might also notice that there isn’t much in the way of counter-balancing branching, yet the whole planting seems stable. I think this is mostly due to the weight of the pot and mounded soil, and also to the anchoring effect of the gnarly nebari (exposed roots at the base of the trunk). Finally, the preparation of the scene (including the sweet little companion) and the high-quality photo don’t hurt at all. This photo and many other great photos appear on Piotr Czerniachowski’s facebook pages. The caption says “This bonsai was qualified for the exhibition Noelanders Trophy 2012, Pinus for sale — with Paolo Mariotti.“
Sometimes photos just seem to appear on my desktop without any reference. This is the case here, so my apologies for failure to attribute this multi-hued Satsuki to its rightful owner.
One thing you might notice is how the photo was taken to emphasis the flowers, rather than the tree. If you were to take a photo of this tree when it’s not in flower, you’d take it a from a point a little lower in order to emphasis the powerful trunk and nebari.
Bonsai bathing in the mist. Ryan Neil’s International Bonsai Mirai has a new website and this is just one of a many attractive (in the literal sense of word, ie attracts one to the object) photos that you’ll find there. Speaking of being attracted, I’m very much looking forward to my first visit next year.
A piece of the cover page of our new 2013 Japanese Bonsai Caleandar.
As you may know, Europe is very fertile ground when it comes to bonsai. Here’s your link.
This excellent bonsai illustration was sent to us by our friend Pongsatorn Kanthaboon.