Nebraska Bonsai Society fall 2025 exhibition photos

[Justin_L]

Hey everyone! I'm the event chair for my local club, Nebraska Bonsai Society and I also happen to be a photographer. Love it when I can combine my passions! Here are some of the trees displayed at our recent show. I set up a backdrop on drop off day and photograph the trees as they come in. I'm extra glad I had this setup this time around as there was a last minute change with our venue and they didn't have any pipe & drape for the display area. I'll add more details and candids from the actual exhibition as well.

 

[Justin_L]

For those interested in the making of, here's the setup. 9ft seamless background with a main key light on the left, fill light on right and an edge in the back right that I used sparingly.

 

[Justin_L]

Candids/details on display:

 

[Justin_L]

We held our first ever People's Choice Award competition and had tons of votes! This Korean hornbeam by Loren Buxton won by a decent amount. Pot by Max Braverman & stand by David Knittle.

 

[Justin_L]

I made the award from a chunk of Ash which I laser engraved.

 

[Justin_L]

Lastly, I made this small box stand for a mixed mame/shohin display. It's about 24" square and 10" deep.

 

[Bowhuntmuledeer]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Vincent Tanner]

We meet again!

Just beautiful photos, man. Great work.

 

[bonsaibandit]

That is a gorgeous hornbeam with perfect fall color!

 

[Justin_L]

We meet again!

Just beautiful photos, man. Great work.

Hey Vincent! Thank you sir. Glad you like them!

 

[Justin_L]

That is a gorgeous hornbeam with perfect fall color!

It really is! There were a few dropped leaves when first taking photos and I made sure to leave them on the stand throughout the two day show. Adds a nice touch of seasonality.

 

[Justin_L]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

I’ve been let loose and can post! Look out bonsai world.