Trees from the 2016 GSBF Convention exhibit.

[PaulH]

And more...

 

[Soldano666]

Excellent

 

[PaulH]

The demo trees...

 

[PaulH]

One more demo tree...

 

[PaulH]

Next to last- that massive thing that looks like a circus tent... is that an olive?

Yep. Its a monster. Eight man tree.

 

[PaulH]

Thanks for the pics Paul! I'm curious, the first tree in this bunch, is this one what's left of a John Naka tree named Tora? In BT 1, plate 10. As soon as I saw that pic, it reminded me of that one. I didn't count on memory, checked the book. Even without the former top and left side branch, it does appear to be the same tree. I remember wanting to see the left branch extended a little to increase motion to the left. Thanks again.

No. That's a cali collected and styled by David Nguy.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I'm sorry I missed it. It feels like the Northern Show is larger than the Southern Show? Is that typically the case? There are a lot more trees...

 

[PaulH]

I'm sorry I missed it. It feels like the Northern Show is larger than the Southern Show? Is that typically the case? There are a lot more trees...

Of course, Northern California is the leading edge of bonsai in California. (wink)

 

[Smoke]

Most of the northern trees are from teachers like Peter Tea, Sam Adina, Kathy Shaner and Boon.

Southern trees for years came from the tutilage of John Naka. That has mostly disappeared in the last ten years as people like Peter, and Ryan Neil, and David Nguy have filled the gaps. The North has about a twenty year lead in artistry. There is also a lot more bonsai politics in the south.

 

[Wilson]

Beautiful show, did I notice your forest planting in the photos? If so it looks great!

 

[Wilson]

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I really love the windswept group planting, reminds me of a group of thuya growing by a lake.

 

[A Random User]

Thanks for posting the photos!
Always nice to see one of my Scrolls.
I often wonder where these things go!

 

[ghues]

Many thanks for posting Paul, as I know that took some time and patience.......love the mother/daughter stone..... what was the last demo tree?
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[PaulH]

Many thanks for posting Paul, as I know that took some time and patience.......love the mother/daughter stone..... what was the last demo tree?
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That's a Lodgepole pine styled by Ryan Neal.

 

[PaulH]

Beautiful show, did I notice your forest planting in the photos? If so it looks great!

Yes. Thank you. My chokkan redwood was also in the judged show.