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The 2017, Lone Star Bonsai Federation Convention in Dallas, Texas was hosted by the Bonsai Society of Dallas. It occurred during the month of April and was the first state convention attended by Brandon.
Demos
There were three professional bonsai artists invited to the convention from around the world: Bjorn Bjorholm. of Eisei-en, Daisaku Nomoto, and Juan Andrade. Here are some pictures of the demos.
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Daisaku's Juniper.
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Bjorn's Juniper.
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Bjorn's Procumbens Juniper Slab Planting.
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Juan's Bald Cypress.
Exhibit Highlights
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A magnificent Texas Ashe Juniper by the Bonsai Smiths. Dubbed "King of the Hill"
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A crazy little Texas Ashe Juniper by the Bonsai Smiths. Dubbed "Deadpool"
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The deadwood fin on this Juniper is remarkable.
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Maple and Suiseki which resembles a dog.
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A Podocarpus by Joey Bonsai.
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A solid Shohin display.
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I mean, look at that Ginkgo!
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Here is a TTSBE Cedar Elm.
Workshops
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Kashima Japanese Maple with Daisaku Nomoto. This was Brandon's first workshop at a convention!
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Daisaku Nomoto trimming and teaching via example.
Vendor Room
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A little peak of the vendor room.