2011, 9th Swindon 'Winter Image' Show pictures

Harleyrider wrote:Not the first time I've had that said about me!

And how is your Tinnitus these days?

So, as promised, here are a few photos of the Shohin exhibits :-

First, two photos which represent about two thirds of John Armitage's extensive shohin display, all of which won the "Best Shohin Display" award :-

White Pine (and a Cotoneaster , I think)



Itoigawa, Potentilla, Chinese Elm (yellow pot), and Zelkova far right :-



Next, a Shohin Berberis (grown from nursery stock by the owners) used as an "accent" plant as part of a larger display :-



Red Pine awarded the "Best Shohin"" trophy, with Primula accent plant :-



The full Shohin display of which the above Red Pine was part ("modesty forbids" that I identify the owners !) :
Starting from the top, and then left to right : White Pine "Zuisho", Pyracantha (yellow pot) and Trident Maple, Broom style Zelkova and Star Jasmine, and far right, Red Pine :-



Further pictures of the other exhibits to come later. Mark

Great pix Steve. Just sorry I couldn't be there. Maybe next year.

Mark Cooper wrote:So, as promised, here are a few photos of the Shohin exhibits :-


The full Shohin display of which the above Red Pine was part ("modesty forbids" that I identify the owners !) :
Starting from the top, and then left to right : White Pine "Zuisho", Pyracantha (yellow pot) and Trident Maple, Broom style Zelkova and Star Jasmine, and far right, Red Pine :-



Mark

That is a top notch shohin display. Really works well and I love that yellow pot.

PS Congratulations on the correct white balance in the photos too.

In my last post thanking everyone I forgot to mention one very importatant part of our Show,the demonstration. John Armitage once again showed he is one of the UK,s top shohin artists with a wonderful demo working on small trees.Once again thankyou John and I will see you at the BSA show at Willowbog next month
Bob

Excellent trees, in particular the decidous bonsai looking like trees in the landscape.

Here's a few more not posted so far afaik

Who says a forked trunk doesn't work?



Great looking deadwood on this juniper semi-cascade



The tree isn't mad - just the hares, but nice and natural looking!



Classy old school JWP



Group of Shohin



Thks

TimR

So, having already posted some photos of some of the Mame and Shohin exhibits, next up are a few photos of some Chuhin size trees.
Photos of the larger Dediciduous trees and Pines to follow.

Ian's Chuhin Itoigawa. Awarded the Best Chuhin prize :-



Martin's Black Pine :-



Reg's Trident Maple over Rock :-



Chinese Elm :-



More photos to follow soon. Mark

Superb photo's Mark.

Looks like a great show, I'll try to get to next years.

I'm hoping some of the Shohin will make an appearance at Willowbog in March.

Thanks Mark

That 'old school JWP' was sooo nice up close and personal. Love it.

Mike

This Scots won the "Best Large Evergreen" award :-



Next, three Japanese White Pine exhibits :-







A Japanese Red Pine :-



Part of the Wirral group's display :-






Photos of the larger deciduous exhibits to follow soon. Mark

Excellent trees and Phots's Mark. Keep em flowing.

That rocks!!! I am crazy about Bob B´s mini-Tokonoma. It is so well done. And there are so many good Shohin on display - including some I guess is Mark and Ritas. I think there really is a good bonsai (shohin or not) community there and the Swindon´s must be happy to house this event. Good quality. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations all who have taken part. Envy, envy, envy ...
And, again, great photos Mark.
Regards
Morten

Hi Morten
Thank you for your kind comments on my mini-tokonoma,because of the weight it is a struggle to get to shows ,but worth the effort when it is set up.

The amount and quality of the Shohin/Mame displays at this years show was amazing especialy the displays of Mark and Ritta and John Armatage and was something I think you would have really enjoyed.
I would welcome your thoughts and others on the Itogawa in the ox-blood glazed pot,does it work? I am still unsure.I think possibly you can get away with it with Shohin/Mame, but would it work with larger evergreens?
Regards Bob

Here are some of the larger deciduous exhibits at the show.

First, Terry's home grown English Alder which won the "Best Large Deciduous" award :-



John B's Japanese holly :-



and here's John B receiving his Certicate of Merit for the above tree :-



Jerry's Blackthorn :-



and here's Jerry receiving his Certicate of Merit for the above tree :-




A few more photos of the deciduous exhibits to follow later. Mark

Bob Bailey wrote:Hi Morten
Thank you for your kind comments on my mini-tokonoma,because of the weight it is a struggle to get to shows ,but worth the effort when it is set up.

The amount and quality of the Shohin/Mame displays at this years show was amazing especialy the displays of Mark and Ritta and John Armatage and was something I think you would have really enjoyed.
I would welcome your thoughts and others on the Itogawa in the ox-blood glazed pot,does it work? I am still unsure.I think possibly you can get away with it with Shohin/Mame, but would it work with larger evergreens?
Regards Bob

Bob

I think it is just okay because it is dark coloured and do well with the green foliage colour and trunk colour as well. And, as you notice, because it is so small. The larger the worse I will say. A red colour spot on a wall doesnt seem too colourfull, but if the whole wall is painted red the colour is overwelming. Like with bonsai. Small Mame pots do cope more colours, but larger pots will be too much in strong colours.
I also believe this one works, because it is not part of a larger group.
If part of a display with three or more bonsai, I would put the conifer in a unglazed pot to add more peace and simplicty. But it is not the case here, and therefore I personally find it playfull and nice.

Best regards
Morten

Well folks, this will be the last of my photos from the show (I have no more).

First, part of "New Dawn's" exhibit :-



Trident Maple, awarded a Certificate of Merit :-



Tony T's hawthorn, awarded a Certificate of Merit and the Presidents Award :-



Cork Bark Chinese Elm :-




And last but not least, Reg's Korean Hornbeam :





I hope you all have enjoyed the photos ? Mark

Hi,
Mark,
Thank you for posting such fine images.

Swindon, thank you for such a fine show. It just gets better each year. If you missed this one, don't miss 2012.
Chris Thomas's and my blackthorn Celtic Knot Bonsai, Winter/early spring display.

What a great show, the quality of all the trees was as good as it gets, thanks to all involved and thank you for the chance to show. planning the image and then producing it on the day is what does it for me. Wessex is next and the ideas are brewing already.

Thanks again to the Swindon boys .

Regards Chris

Hi Chris,Jerry
Thankyou for your kind words and thankyou for your support over the past years when we were struggling to get societies to support us.May I also say in my humble opinion your Celtic Knot display was your best by far, you seem to get better with each show.
Cheers Bob
P.S. I like the stand Jerry

Thanks Bob,
I think what people may not understand about the Swindon show is that you do it every year. The other shows of this quality and size are only held bi-annually due to the work involved in the organisation!!!
It would surprise the Bonsai world if they knew how few put this fantastic show together.

Regards and thanks

Chris and Celtic Knot

chris wrote:Thanks Bob,
I think what people may not understand about the Swindon show is that you do it every year. The other shows of this quality and size are only held bi-annually due to the work involved in the organisation!!!
It would surprise the Bonsai world if they knew how few put this fantastic show together.

Regards and thanks

Chris and Celtic Knot

Chris; here here or hear hear. I think on the strength of the 2011 show, Bob & support will have a heck of a job improving for their 10th anniversary 2012 event. Bet they do though.

Mike

All I can say is WOW !!! Some of the best trees ( and photograhy ) I've seen. Thanks everyone for sharing.....I certainly would have liked to have seen this one in person. Most of these trees showed the "dignity" and dedication that only time can instill in our bonsai....VERY WELL DONE.



Ed Trout Pembroke Pines, Florida

Thanks Ed

The next show will be Feb 2012, start saving and hope to see you there???? It will be worth it

Paul
Chairman
Swindon & District Bonsai Society

Yeah what a fantastic show thanks to everyone involved and for the Swindon gangs hospitality. Great photos Mark. I hope you don`t mind me pointing out that it was Tony Tickles fat boy hawthorn that won the cert of merit and Bill Gordons chinese elm that won the presidents award. Can`t wait for next year.

Ian.