August Sunrises

As the month of August draws to a close we thought we would take a look back and find some sunrise photos to share. Some were on the blog and some were not. We are leaving the Island for a break and will see you again in September. Until then, take care and best to all. Thanks for stopping by John's Island.

August 1 - Green Lake

August 6 - Just before dawn at Green Lake

August 12 - Highrise reflections

August 14 - On the trail at Green Lake

August 16 - Through the cattails at Green Lake

August 25 - While visiting the smoky skies of Montana

August 26 - We liked the shadows created by the clouds

Western Hemlock

Hello followers and visitors. Today we are wrapping up our posts sharing photos from our visit to the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection. There is more to share, like the gift shop and some hand crafted wood carvings. We plan to feature those in a future post. Today's bonsai is a Western Hemlock. We hope you have enjoyed this series and thanks for stopping by John's Island.

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Bald Cypress Bonsai

Back on August 22 we started posting pictures from our visit to the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection and we are nearing the end of those pictures, but have just a couple more we can't resist sharing. Thanks for so many encouraging comments! Please be sure to click on the image for a larger view.  We decided not to crop this photo as it gives you an idea of how many of the bonsai are displayed outside.

Bald Cypress

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Thank you for stopping by John's Island!

Japanese White Pine - Bonsai

Continuing our visit to Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection:

The Japanese White Pine is just one of the bonsai we are featuring from our visit to the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection. Be sure to see all. Thanks for stopping by John's Island.

Bonsai - 20 Trees

Continuing our visit to Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection:

Catlin Elm

We said that the bonsai in yesterday's post amazed us, and we don't want to overuse that term, but isn't this one in the same category? According to the information plaque (below) this display is a grove of 20 trees.

Many thanks to those who have been leaving us the kind comments and thanks to all for stopping by John's Island.

Bonsai - Chinese Juniper on Sierra Juniper

Continuing our visit to Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection:

This one amazes us ... it is actually centuries old and look at that trunk ... what a work of art!

Thanks for stopping by John's Island.

Bonsai - Part 3 - Willow Leaf Fig

Continuing our visit to Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection:  Willow Leaf Fig

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Wishing you a fine weekend and thanks for stopping by John's Island.