First Place - Steve Jetzer: A beautifully refined Japanese Maple bonsai with stunning ramification.
Second Place - Tara Rietberg: A powerful Pine bonsai with rugged bark and expertly styled branches.
Third Place - Tina Chirco: A graceful Juniper bonsai styled in a dynamic windswept design.
One of the many beautiful bonsai trees on display at the West Michigan Bonsai Club.
A beautifully cultivated pine bonsai showcasing refined branch structure and dense foliage, a testament to expert styling.
A dramatic juniper bonsai with striking deadwood and lush foliage, capturing the essence of aged elegance.
A vibrant bald cypress bonsai displaying strong taper and intricate branch ramification, evoking a swampy forest scene.
A stunning tropical bonsai with a well-balanced canopy, thriving in its handcrafted display pot.
A stunning bonsai with a blend of lush green foliage and a bare branch, symbolizing resilience and growth, displayed against a traditional Japanese-style backdrop.
This striking bonsai composition integrates natural driftwood and live foliage, creating a stunning contrast between aged wood and fresh growth, symbolizing resilience and harmony in nature.
A breathtaking view of Frederik Meijer Gardens, a place where nature and art converge, providing inspiration for bonsai enthusiasts and horticulturalists alike.
A powerful pine bonsai with a majestic silhouette, styled to reflect the rugged landscapes of nature.
A kusamono accent plant, complementing bonsai with its delicate leaves and vibrant greenery.
A flowering bonsai in full bloom, highlighting the seasonal beauty that adds charm to any collection.
A compact yet well-structured black pine bonsai, demonstrating refined needle management and artistic form.
A stunning Japanese maple bonsai, its fiery autumn foliage creating a breathtaking seasonal display.
A windswept-style bonsai with graceful movement, embodying the resilience of trees against harsh elements.
A gracefully curved juniper bonsai, expertly trained with a delicate balance of foliage and exposed trunk, embodying the essence of natural beauty.
A well-balanced black pine bonsai, meticulously shaped with strong, radiating branches, showcased in an elegant setting with a shoji screen background.
A meticulously styled bonsai with dense foliage and an elegant trunk structure, showcasing the artistry and patience required to achieve a well-balanced canopy.
A captivating bonsai displayed in a deep blue ceramic pot, skillfully styled with exposed roots gripping a rugged stone, evoking a sense of age and natural beauty.
This bonsai showcases exceptional branch structure and dense, vibrant foliage, creating a well-balanced and mature appearance that highlights expert pruning and styling.
A full and dense bonsai with expertly pruned foliage, capturing the essence of a miniature, ancient forest standing in perfect harmony.
A rugged and dramatic bonsai with wild, twisting branches and intricate deadwood, embodying the raw power of nature's artistry.
A striking bonsai with a vivid contrast between its bright green foliage and bleached deadwood, emphasizing the beauty of time and weathering.
An impressive tiered bonsai, evoking the image of an ancient pine tree in nature, beautifully illuminated against a deep, dramatic backdrop.
A breathtakingly aged bonsai with intricate deadwood carving, a dense canopy, and a commanding presence, highlighting the mastery of bonsai cultivation.
Tara Rietberg's amazing Juniper procumbens bonsai.