Looking around the garden, seeing the signs of the changing seasons I do not see anything striving for perfection of form nor presentation, I just see trees doing what they do. Going through their constant cycle of change. Growth and decay. Old needles fall when their job is done. Perhaps they should not be swept under the carpet and ignored but rather time taken to appreciate that which they have given us.
The light in the garden was glorious today but my photographs couldn’t accurately capture the beauty of the yellow needles. I pulled this tree in to the workshop tonight, not to clean it, or wire it but just to sit and have a cup of tea with and mess about with some lights to try and capture the essence of some impossible to describe feeling.
This tree is a Scots Pine Beuvronensis that I have had for a number of years. It has been a bonsai for a long time and since I have had it, I have been trying to make it without wire, partly because I am lazy like that and mainly because it has both form and structure as well as a sense of freedom with that shape. II will need to work open it and change the angle a little, maybe prune a bit harder in some places but I will try not to make it too perfect and take away all the character it has.
The old yellow needles look very much as though they belong there. Because they do.
#bonsaiart #bonsailovers #nature #bonsai #盆栽
a month agobonomi1772
The natural quality of a tree is truly fascinating, yet one must accept its downsides, high branches and vigorous leading shoots, alongside weak branches that will eventually be shed. Pruning and wiring help create more balanced trees. It allows better light penetration. It is a complex topic, but that is the gist of it. Best regards.
a month agobonsaiwise
Strongly agree with you, I try my best to make my trees look like the ones in nature and sometimes it’s more difficult than making them look perfect, but it gives you that special feeling
a month agofkalovehound
It's so refreshing to hear this point of view. Hope you enjoyed your quiet time with your old man. :)
a month agogavinallen5
The combination of a solid looking Scots Pine and a cup of tea is hard to beat 💪🏻
a month agoviolinasierevogel
A silver fox of a Scots Pine. The tree is so beautiful, a little bit of grey doesn't hurt.
a month agobarrygatt
Lovely to see the change of season and shedding of old needles from those delicate branches . Perfection is the battle that most hobbyists and pros fight imo 🙌
a month agopaolo.by.the.sea
I think that there is a growing sense that looser more natural styles of bonsai can be as aesthetically pleasing.... I absolutely appreciate the skill of a Mauro tree for example (way above my ability and super tight), but personally prefer a Walter Pall tree or the pine you have shown us today.... I guess that is the beauty of the hobby, there's room for all.. it is only when showing that it becomes controversial or taking a tree to a club that people don't get! That's why a cuppa or glass of wine with you tree in your own space is always best🙏
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