As I sit here sorting through my photos from the weekend two things are clear to me. First, this was without doubt a top quality Shohin exhibition that any country in the West would be proud to be associated with.
Second, I don’t actually think the trees were the best part of the show! I see the other among the tree snaps that have captured the amazing atmosphere at Willowbog Bonsai, a special place. Like minded people doing bonsai how it’s meant to be done. More of these photos at a later time.
The only down point of the weekend was the news that this will be the last BSA Show hosted at Willowbog. Time for the batton to be passed and for the Exhibition to look at pastures new. Peter and Jean have been absolute sterling hosts and their passion for the BSA and this event was there for all to see at the Saturday evening award ceremony. Thank you both.
So here’s part one. I have just started to go through my pics and hopefully part two will be out tomorrow. I see folk appealing for photos on Facebook so I thought I’d at least try and get a few up tonight before turning in. These are just in the order that I started to walk around the exhibit. A lot more to come.
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Reblogged this on Munster Bonsai Club and commented:
so many lovely trees. It shame we weren’t there. Next time 🙂
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Reblogged this on DangerousBry's Blog and commented:
Jaw dropping!!
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Reblogged this on Bonsai & Yamadori from Tony Tickle and commented:
Thanks for taking the time to post all this excellent shots, and great to meet up again Ian.
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As always a great post, nice talking to you and Phil, hopefully it won’t be another 2 years before we talk again.
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I never get tired of all your post Ian Great and thanks for sharing
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Great to see you again Ian, I’ll post the Shiten link soon 😉
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MBS members attended
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Reblogged this on Stone Monkey Ceramics and commented:
A huge thanks to Iain for taking the time to post these fab pictures and report for those of is who could not make it
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Reblogged this on Willowbog Chat and commented:
just borrowing Ian’s post ! best BSA show so far ? pleased that Willowbog went out on a high !
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Great show, great atmosphere and what an act to follow! Well done Peter & Jean.
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Excellent photos!
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Great Display! I wish I had some of these bonsai in my collection. Thanks for sharing.
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