Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Bonsai Bonanza

Bonsai Tree, North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The Carolina Bonsai Expo is held October 13th and 14th at the North Carolina Arboretum. If you enjoy bonsai, this event will be a bonanza for you.

By the way, don't sigh if you spy the shy Thai guy with a bonsai on the lanai.
Just say hi, then wave bye.



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22 comments:

  1. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 3, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Sensational Doug, the colours and light are amazing, as is your subject.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    What can I say. Bonsai trees are cool. Especially when they meander like that.

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  3. ZielonaMilaOctober 3, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Wonderful tree, wonderful photograph. I am greeting

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  4. ArndOctober 3, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Fantastic fall palette and superb use of background color and light!

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  5. Traveling HawkOctober 3, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Ha,ha - cute verses:) Yes, I like bonsai. I also like your composition here, with the unusual background for the bonsai.

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  6. VISU...ELLE PHOTOGRAPHYOctober 3, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Just magnificent. I love bonzaïs

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  7. Photo AttractionOctober 3, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Great colors and a very nice shot.
    Couldn't you "spread" the view on both sides to get the whole tree ?

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  8. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 3, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I love bonsais! Great photo Doug!

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  9. JoeOctober 3, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Doug. You are undeniably a master of colour. J.

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  10. abarlowOctober 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Wonderful shot and nice background for it.

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  11. FilipBlogOctober 3, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    When we were in Japan, I was surprised how old some of these Bonsais really are. Good picture.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  12. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/October 3, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I say hi! again, Doug.
    It´s a pleasure look through your pages and find very good and interesting pictures.
    Success in your new trade and exhibions!
    Good luck.

    Greetings.

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  13. Laura AbigailOctober 3, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I love those trees :D
    I like how the green stands out against the blue in this shot
    x

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  14. franzOctober 4, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    i do love the vivid colours here, particularly the background blue ... and i love the twisted shape of this bonsai! in reply to your words i just say "aye, aye, sir!"

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  15. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Oh, that's a Japanese bonsai. Nice. :)

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  16. georgeOctober 5, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    That miniature masterpiece goes beautifully with the distressed blue background.

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  17. Monica S EngellOctober 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    I love this Bonsai Bonanza, Doug! Fantastic photo!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  18. London CallerOctober 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Bonzai bonanza banzai!

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  19. MarieOctober 5, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    très belles couleurs, pour cette composition toute simple et réussie.

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  20. ChristopherOctober 7, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Ha! Awesome!!

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  21. yzOctober 7, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    who said green doesn't match with blue?

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  22. DomLOrthaOctober 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    The blue makes the difference! Well seen.
    Have a nice day.

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