Nanpu-Kai Show 2003

Geodude

As discussed during the chat, not much in the way of a formal display. However, as expected, the trees were amazing. Here's what the room looked like:

UPDATE: I should mention that the show was held at the Japanese Community Cultural Center here in Los Angeles during the Nisei Week Festival.

(UPDATE 2: There are now some larger photos in the bonsaiTALK Museum Thanks to Geodude! ADMIN)

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Geodude

This is an exclusive club composed of John Naka and his students and fellow masters. Here's Mr. Naka's pine:

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Geodude

Here's a suiseki owned by Harry Hirao and a pine (I think) by Ann Erb:

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Geodude

The trees were only marked with the owner's name and did not have any info on the type of tree. Here's a tree by Yaeko Hisayasu. I would guess a crape myrtle.

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Geodude

Here's a pomegranate by Bruce Hisayasu. Fruits are just starting to turn red:

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Geodude

A lovely bunjin style juniper by Leila Kusumi:

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Geodude

A California juniper by Mr. CA juniper himself, Harry Hirao:

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Geodude

Just down the street at the Japanese Temple, there was a smaller room full of trees:

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Geodude

Here, the trees were identified. An elm group by the Hisayasu's:

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