Here are a few photos from last month's Joy of Bonsai 2014.

I hope you enjoy.

Cheers,
Paul

Ah, cedar elm, I was about to ask what that first tree was.  I like the branch angles, my smaller Korean hornbeam grows in that fashion as well.  The last display seems to have an interesting interplay between the two trees.  Maybe I'm reading something into it, but the pine appears to be threatening/taunting the zelkova(?) The lean of the lower tree away and the aspect of the higher tree as it arches down toward it look like a situation is going on...

Ah, cedar elm, I was about to ask what that first tree was.  I like the branch angles, my smaller Korean hornbeam grows in that fashion as well.  The last display seems to have an interesting interplay between the two trees.  Maybe I'm reading something into it, but the pine appears to be threatening/taunting the zelkova(?) The lean of the lower tree away and the aspect of the higher tree as it arches down toward it look like a situation is going on...

Hello Judy,

Thanks for the positive feedback.

In my experience, Cedar Elm is not the best candidate for bonsai.  The growth is very coarse and they typically only have one flush of growth each year.  On the plus side, they have great bark and good, dependable fall color.

You make a good point about the trees in the last photo.  It does appear that the pine is looming over the little zelkova in a menacing way.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Regards,
Paul

A few more:

Second tree post #6- boxwood?  real nice.

Thank you for sharing the pictures

Quote from: pjkatich on February 09, 2014, 12:24 PM

A few more:

good to see an old friend almost 3 years later....

Don,

I take it, that you recognized one of these trees.

Which one were you referring to?

Regards,
Paul

Tonight's installment:

Enjoy,
Paul