bonsaibp
Omono
Very cool, thanks Bill.
Tokonoma refinement in progress
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bonsaimeister
Yamadori
Here are the two new photos Dick shared on the IBC today.
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Dick I'm so sorry you're having such a problem posting photos here.
Thanks Bill for those photos, what a beautiful space you have built for yourself. It must bring you such joy.
Thanks Bill for those photos, what a beautiful space you have built for yourself. It must bring you such joy.
dick benbow
Omono
Thanks Bill for furthur insight into your lovely display area. I took a page from your notebook
and added a maroon floor on the display floor and trimmed up the top of the bamboo so it's even with the boards.
miraculously, both photos took immediately so here is the inspiration.
Thanks to the bonsaimeister for posting my photos that I couldn't get to take
and to the others who so kindly shared their thoughts.
and added a maroon floor on the display floor and trimmed up the top of the bamboo so it's even with the boards.
miraculously, both photos took immediately so here is the inspiration.
Thanks to the bonsaimeister for posting my photos that I couldn't get to take
and to the others who so kindly shared their thoughts.
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dick benbow
Omono
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I think once the green of the bamboo mellows it'll be sweet. I still like the idea of wrapping some jute around it even if you do just stay with one bamboo stick, don't know why....
But I like the maroon flooring.
But I like the maroon flooring.
Erndogy
Mame
I dont know if its common knowledge or not but I recently was having issues posting pics on this site from my new computer. I had microsoft on the chat line thinking it was the comuter, and ended up finding out this site works best WITHOUT internet explorer. I have since had no issues posting pics with Mozilla's Fiefox browser. The picture quality...thats another story.....
Just in case that might be your issue..
Thanks
Ernie
dick benbow
Omono
Thanks ernie....
here's a picture of a anticipatory spring display.
Craines getting ready to nest in anticipation of spring.
flowers and early butterflies present.
What bonsai do you see as completing the scene.
don't like the craines or scroll? suggestions. ( c'mon let's have some fun )
here's a picture of a anticipatory spring display.
Craines getting ready to nest in anticipation of spring.
flowers and early butterflies present.
What bonsai do you see as completing the scene.
don't like the craines or scroll? suggestions. ( c'mon let's have some fun
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JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Crabapple! or apple... Love the cranes... the tree will have to be strong to compete with that scroll...
dick benbow
Omono
A flowering crab would be nice. I just go a small chuhin sized one that i dug and reotted. But if i had a nice sized one inflower, what could be changed on the scroll to avoid duplication in flowers. Thinking maybe a bee?
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
That's a nice and relevant idea, the bee.
dick benbow
Omono
There's an artist in the UK, Paul Goff (former rock and roller) that makes scrolls for bonsai display. His bee's are the best! he's also got a new book out on display that I'm trying to figure out how to get him the money for. I went to my bank and they wanted the cost of the book just to wire the money
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
I feel your pain. Will he not do paypal?
dick benbow
Omono
No, that was not one of his options. My wife has an account too!
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Nice job. I have one quibble though--Lose the scroll weights if possible. If the scroll curls up without them, it will relax over a few days by itself.
They're too "Kung Fu," nunchuck, Bruce Lee for this understated display area, IMO.
They're too "Kung Fu," nunchuck, Bruce Lee for this understated display area, IMO.
dick benbow
Omono
gotcha, I'll loose them for awhile thanks
thanks
dick benbow
Omono
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Very nice.
Any reason for separating the cranes from the main display?
Any reason for separating the cranes from the main display?
dick benbow
Omono
The display area is a little short of a tatami mat length and appears really crowded with scroll
and tree. So I converted a nearby china hutch of my wife's to use as an extended display area
like you would see in japan. I really needed that extra space. I used to sit on the floor in front of the toko, but have since moved chairs to the opposite side of the room, more comfortable and it allows me to use the new shelf as part of the overall display.
I had hopes of my bonsai club members and suiseki club coming over to visit and enjoy with tea, but that hasn't happened. (least not yet)
I do have a sweet little table top alcove (seki-tabletop) in my library that i can get my shohin sized trees into along with tenpai/kusaamono and scroll. I think you would probably like that better. I'll have to get enthused about posting some pics of it here shortly, if for nothing else to see who else besides yourself enjoys it.
and tree. So I converted a nearby china hutch of my wife's to use as an extended display area
like you would see in japan. I really needed that extra space. I used to sit on the floor in front of the toko, but have since moved chairs to the opposite side of the room, more comfortable and it allows me to use the new shelf as part of the overall display.
I had hopes of my bonsai club members and suiseki club coming over to visit and enjoy with tea, but that hasn't happened. (least not yet)
I do have a sweet little table top alcove (seki-tabletop) in my library that i can get my shohin sized trees into along with tenpai/kusaamono and scroll. I think you would probably like that better. I'll have to get enthused about posting some pics of it here shortly, if for nothing else to see who else besides yourself enjoys it.
dick benbow
Omono
Here's a picture of the seki display.
Kites in the scroll give a sense of time with the winds of spring. The male mallard duck sits on the water's edge while his mate is laying eggs. The suiseki is a cave stone that hides the new born who hide within. The quince has a showy tribute that balances earth with the showy red kites of the sky.
hopefully that is better suited to your tastes. If you come over for tea, we'll be sure to welcome you to the room with the seki in it.
Kites in the scroll give a sense of time with the winds of spring. The male mallard duck sits on the water's edge while his mate is laying eggs. The suiseki is a cave stone that hides the new born who hide within. The quince has a showy tribute that balances earth with the showy red kites of the sky.
hopefully that is better suited to your tastes. If you come over for tea, we'll be sure to welcome you to the room with the seki in it.
