Trident maple, in training since 1975 by Helen Betts

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14-MAY-2017

Trident maple, in training since 1975

We visited the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum, reputed to hold one of the finest collections of miniature masterpieces in North America, with bonsai originating from Japan and penjing from China.

Another azalea, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/125s f/8.0 at 40.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Julie Oldfield		31-May-2017 01:56
A little miniature world! V

Gill Kopy		30-May-2017 01:26
Such a lovely mini forest ! V

Tom LeRoy		29-May-2017 13:24
All the training paid off! How beautiful it is. V

Ton T.		28-May-2017 18:51
Even a bonsai forest! Amazing V

Jeff Real		28-May-2017 13:10
I love seeing more of this fascinating series! ~V~

Bill Miller		28-May-2017 09:56
I think this is a gorgeous maple. I know I would not have the multi-year patience that is required...

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		28-May-2017 07:41
Beautiful bonsai forest. Wonderfully captured.

joseantonio		28-May-2017 04:05
I can guess the work this needs....V

Jim Coffman		27-May-2017 21:58
A small forest in the making!

janescottcumming		27-May-2017 21:40
These are so neat looking. Do they lose their leaves in the winter or do they always have leaves? V