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[anthonyW]

My brothers 1982 pine, he turned his back on it for a couple of seasons, hmm must not do that when refining, he gave me a free rein to tame it, so 2018 off with some of its head lol, then using some front stuff and a handy back branch to form the start of a new head and in 2019 all branching was brought down and in time will be broken up to chock it in.

The start....spring flush removed January 2018....cheers

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[MJL]

My brothers 1982 pine, he turned his back on it for a couple of seasons, hmm must not do that when refining, he gave me a free rein to tame it

One of the great things about this hobby are the social connections; I have made new friends through bonsai and indeed, this forum. The 'W' brothers must have some collection noting that you've got some lovely trees Anthony and so too - it seems - your brother! It's pretty cool that you can enjoy bonsai with your brother too and that he trusts you to bring this beast back under control. I feel fortunate to be able to enjoy Bonsai with my step-father ... so a family connection there too.

[melbrackstone]

Nice work Jan, Marie and Anthony! I love your vision for the bonsai life, Marie! Agree with you about the brothers W, Mark!

I shot a few more pics too, still arty farty, soz. 70-200 lens this time.

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[MJL]

Nice work Jan, Marie and Anthony! I love your vision for the bonsai life, Marie! Agree with you about the brothers W, Mark!

I shot a few more pics too, still arty farty, soz. 70-200 lens this time.

I think AusBonsai has found its new photographer-in-residence. You are just rubbing your skills in now Mel. Wonderful photos and wonderful trees. 904, 911, 902 and 901 - fantastic. Great work. Any yes, Jan and Marie, lovely photos - encapsulating the story. Cool thread this.

[melbrackstone]

Thanks Mark, it's been nice to feel a little inspired again, after so long not having the headspace to even pick up a camera. The lensbaby people have been asking for some pics, might have to break out those lenses next, lol!

[MJL]

Please accept this for the humour for which it is intended.

Some folk will know that my BBQ doubles as my Bonsai workbench. I am space restricted but not as much as some ... Ryceman3 comes to mind... working on a rooftop and basement! Some folk use their driveways for overflow!

Me, a courtyard. And hey, if this is about A Bonsai Life...my bonsai co-exist with my life. So move over little tree... I need to cook the family breakfast. Nice flower though.

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And hey, you two that are temporarily inside (causing some debate in doing so!) ... you live off a different food ...keep your needles to yourself!

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Forgive the phone photos and indeed, the last one is blurred. I was pretty eager to eat breakfast while it was warm and drink orange juice while it was fresh.

My family think I am ridiculous. Probably true.

[melbrackstone]

Ha, awesome shots Mark, now I'm hungry though!

[TimS]

Please accept this for the humour for which it is intended.

Some folk will know that my BBQ doubles as my Bonsai workbench. I am space restricted but not as much as some ... Ryceman3 comes to mind... working on a rooftop and basement! Some folk use their driveways for overflow!

Me, a courtyard. And hey, if this is about A Bonsai Life...my bonsai co-exist with my life. So move over little tree... I need to cook the family breakfast. Nice flower though. IMG_6494.jpg
And hey, you two that are temporarily inside (causing some debate in doing so!) ... you live off a different food ...keep your needles to yourself!IMG_6496.jpgIMG_6499.jpg
Forgive the phone photos and indeed, the last one is blurred. I was pretty eager to eat breakfast while it was warm and drink orange juice while it was fresh.

My family think I am ridiculous. Probably true.

If that doesn’t sum up how bonsai becomes part of every day life, I don’t know what does

[PeterH]

One tree to work on and many to be worked on.

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[melbrackstone]

Ahhh, beautiful image, Peter, beautiful trees as well.

[MJL]

One tree to work on and many to be worked on.

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Sometimes I just look at photos and am flabbergasted; what a wonderful collection that appears to be. Crumbs. PeterH - amazing.

I'll take some solace... I reckon my young Japanese maple forest exists in a pot of the same design as that main group of trees in your photo ... suffice to say that your trees do the pot a greater service than my little forest!

[PeterH]

Thanks for the kind words.
The trees in focus is a setting of 3 Casuarina cunninghamiana and is due to be wired as the wheather warms up.

As you can see I spend a lot of time in my backyard working on my collection and love it.

Kind Regards,

Peter

[anthonyW]

Cheers Mark and Mel you guys are very kind.

Steven a very generous and great offer to members from you and Ausbonsai for this event..fantastic mate

I to now can not attend now unfortunately, but feel free to use the pics if suitable...cheers

[PeterH]

Hi Steven,

I am much the same.Please do not consider my photo as an entry. I do like a photo challange though.

Kind Regards,

Peter

[Gerard]

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