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17-Feb-2007

#11

bonsaial1

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These trees from around the world may give one inspiration to make a similer bonsai.

All trees have plain jane counterparts. Those are the trees I find ugly...but in the context as bonsai inspiration, not ugly for uglies sake. If I go for a walk with my wife along the avenue or sea shore, the world surrounds me with fine examples of trees at every turn. I don't need inspirational trees to enjoy a fine maple tree. I just don't wish to make my bonsai look like a maple tootsie pop. The world would be far ugly without these plain trees. The world is much richer with her fine examples of artistry. Those are the ones I seek out for my inspiration.

Al

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17-Feb-2007

#12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyBri

Is that Haiku there?

I think it may be Haiku,

But what do I know?

Fly.

PS: Thanks for the insight, Mike.

Fly, it is haiku. 5-7-5

Now and then I feel the need to express myself through haiku.

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17-Feb-2007	#13
onlyrey BonsaiTalk Enthusiast Join Date: Aug-2005 Location: Tampa Country: USA USDA Zone: 9b AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 391	When talking trees, I think a very old old olive tree is the ugliest thing I've seen (only in pics). __________________ onlyrey Faunapolis Web Site Drupal Florida Users Group Join us in Orlando every third Saturday of the month Disclaimer: All my bonsai are beautiful, the pictures lie.

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