Happy New Year! In the spirit of seasonal celebrations, here are some highlights from the 34th annual Taikan-ten. The photos are courtesy of Boon Manakitivipart. Boon has generously offered to share some photo highlights from his recent visit to Japan, and what better place to start than the Grandview Bonsai Exhibit held each November in Kyoto, Japan. Thanks Boon!
White pine
What do I like about this pine? Very interesting trunk, great branch-work and great balance.
As for the juniper below – check out the upper part of the trunk. This tree won the Prime Minister award.
Large shimpaku
Trunk detail – great movement
Root over rock black pine – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner
White pine
Trunk detail – wonderful age, character and movement
I don’t know the story behind the shimpaku on a rock below, but it makes for a very interesting composition.
Shimpaku
Massive Japanese yew
Shimpaku – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner
Japanese maple
Japanese yew
White pine – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner
Shimpaku – 2014 Kokufu Prize winner by Bruno Beltrame
Chinese quince
Making the rounds at Miyakomesse, the event space where Taikan-ten is held each year
Stay tuned for more great bonsai from the 34th Taikan Bonsai Exhibition.
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Sage Smith says
Absolutely fantastic trees. Thanks for posting the pics and for taking your time to make this blog possible
aarinpackard says
Thanks for the pics Jonas & Boon. The only thing I know about Root over Rock Shimpaku is that its a Kimura creation. I think it was in one of his books or an old Bonsai Today. Happy New Year
Jeanne Fujimoto says
Happy New Year Jonas
Enjoying and learning from your posts. You do a great job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Richard says
Amazing trees, Jonas. Thanks for sharing. Wouldn’t pass up a single one for my collection if I had the opportunity. It’s nice to dream every now and again….
artsartz says
The white pine is amazing.