May Meeting- Speaker -Paul Goff 2

Some trees from the evening.

May Meeting- Speaker -Paul Goff 1

A nice shot showing the set up-Bring on the next tree....

-IIIs this tree fear?-

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moody.....

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on your knees!

Yet another Fantastic Night with a guest appearance of Mr. Paul Goff a gentleman who is an extremely Talented Artist in Photography, Video Producing and has been Creating Bonsai since 1970 many of which are now World Renowned. His Work has been featured on Television, Video's. Books, Dvd's,Magazines and Exhibitions throughout the Uk and Europe
(Taking From Bonsai Presention and more info about Paul's can be found At Paul Goff-Official Website)

Iain W. opened the meeting by introducing Paul and soon the 30 or more members were in for a Treat with Paul Producing a Professional Photo Session with the use one light to 3 lights and 2 Different Backdrops, Tripod,Umbrella's, Light Stands Back Light and Model Lights explaining how to get the best out of our Bonsai Trees with Preparation, careful use of Lights ,Distance, how to avoid A Back-Shadow and Paul Photographing some member's Bonsai Trees

The evening went so quick and all members were engrossed on Paul's Presention and Demonstration with more than a few stating it was the best they have came across within the Society. It may be a hard act to follow in the coming months but I am sure the Secretary may have something up his/her sleeve!!

Jim the Lad

Thanks for the report & good photos Jim, (Apologies for the post being late -Ive been on holiday)

Iain

May Gordale workshop

After a slow start at the 2nd Workshop this year at Gordales Garden Center,
things really picked up around Midday and lasted till after 4pm with Andy, Arthur and Doug being kept busy answering question's on Chinese Elms, White Pine OakTrees a Serissa. They then did some work on the 4 Trees that visitors bought at Gordales Garden Center or brought into the workshop for help and guidance. They also spent time trying to revive a sorrowful looking White Pine Tree for one young couple. Andy H was asked to do his best and take it home with him and give it back to the couple if he is successful in reviving it.

Once again it was great to to show the public what Wirral Bonsai Society is all about and helping to promote the Bonsai Culture to others on the Wirral, Cheshire and North Wales and further afield

A BIG Thankyou to All The Staff At Gordales Garden Center for the use of their Facilities and welcoming W-B-S into the garden center and we all look forward to the next one on the LAST Sunday in June.

Jim the Lad