You don't often see bonsai photographed in front of luminous gold screens or other such strong backgrounds. In most cases a neutral background makes more sense; you want the tree to stand out from the background, not compete with it. But in this case, I think we're alright. The photo is from The Beauty of Bonsai.
Today’s post features photos from some of our excellent bonsai books. You could consider this post one big ad (today is the first day of New Bonsai Book Sale. 30% off our already discounted prices), or you could just sit back and enjoy some beautiful bonsai.
One of a vast selection of outstanding photos from Fine Bonsai, perhaps the most astounding of all of our books.
How did Robert Steven arrive at this level of artistry and how can you get there too? Robert’s goal with Mission of Transformation is to answer these questions. The tree is a Pemphis acidula
This unique twin trunk literati pine is one of 340 exceptional photos in Zhao Qingquan's Literati Style Penjing, Chinese Bonsai Masterworks. A highly practical how-to bonsai book and a pictorial exploration of its history, aesthetic, styles and preservation of the art of Literati bonsai.
English hawthorn in full color. What might be considered serious design flaws in other bonsai are overlooked with flowering trees in bloom. Photo is from Crespi - Crespi Bonsai Museum.
This Sierra juniper by Boon Manakitivipart is one of three trees by Boon that appears in the gallery section of our Masters' Series Juniper book.
This famous cascading Japanese black pine is from the gallery section in our Masters Series Pine book.