Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. This week we are going back to see some more from the Warm Trees exhibition.
I don't like bonsai, seeing it as the equivalent of foot binding for trees but we stopped in at the bonsai gallery to see their decorations as well.
Then we went outside again.
And another glorious view.
Next week I will take you with us on a very different exhibition.
I'm glad that you shared more of the Warm Trees exhibit, Sue! I never equated bonsai with foot binding before. This gives me a new perspective to view these miniatures from. Ouch! Nevertheless, I was delighted with the tiny warm woollies that graced the trees. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: My dislike of bonsai is a very personal decision. I am glad to see them decorated each year though.
DeleteThe question I have is why are these trees cold? 😂
ReplyDeleteSandi: It is winter here.
DeleteHello and now I'm really curious about our next adventure with you. These photos in this post are quite interesting and as always, it's such a delight to tag along with you. Enjoy your week ahead!
ReplyDelete21 Wits: Thank you - I hope your week is full of beauty and fun too.
DeleteWonderful warm trees exhibit. I was familiar with the project because a friend knitted a "coat" for her tree in San Fransisco.
ReplyDeleteThose sunshades are a clever idea. Each is a bit different.
Like Louise, I was surprised to equate foot binding with bonsai trees. Make sense, though. Thanks for taking us on today's journey.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: I am so glad that blogger allowed you to comment. The sunshades are lovely aren't they?
DeleteThe maple trees (Trident, Japanese) are all cute!
ReplyDeleteThe black sunshades look very practical over the garden beds!
DUTA: The sunshades are very practical - and in summer very, very welcome.
DeleteAnother interesting wander through the week past.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope the week ahead treats you gently, EC. Take good care. Cuddles to Batty and Odie. :)
Lee: Thank you. Batty and Odie are in recovery mode. We had a house guest yesterday and they did NOT like him. I hope your week to come is excellent.
DeleteI do like the sunshades:) Have a grand weekend.
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Sandra Cox: They are fun aren't they? You have a great weekend too.
DeleteThe condor size is incredible! I have never seen a bonsai myself. I would like to though. I understand your reservation about them however.
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: I knew that the condors were big, but hadn't realised just how big they are.
DeleteNow I wonder if I can ever again think of bonsai without equating it with foot binding. Your trees definitely look warm and toasty! :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan: The trees do look toasty snuggled into their winter woollies don't they?
DeleteI've never liked bonsai either but couldn't state why. Now I can state why because you're so right about it being like foot binding.
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I do think it is like foot binding. Like foot binding it requires skill so as not to kill the subject but...
DeleteNow you explained bonsai as being the equivalent of foot binding, I start to understand why there is war everywhere: Brain binding.
ReplyDeleteThe peace of the night, dear Sue.
Sean Jeating: The peace of the night to you too. Sadly I think that many of us offer up our brains for binding too easily.
DeleteAs always, I enjoyed the warm trees; and wow, I love those sunshades! What a creative approach to something that could have been utilitarian. Your city is home to some wonderfully talented people.
ReplyDeleteDiane Henders: Thank you. I love, love, love my city's focus on art.
DeleteYou reminded me that this was the beginning of NaiDoc week. The bonsais look fantastic
ReplyDeleteroentare: It is indeed - and I hope to see some of the celebrations.
DeleteRiver Fairchild - Yeah, I’ve never understood bonsai either but at least they look festive in their scarves. And wow, I never knew condors were so big! I guess I’d run from one if it showed up. Holy pterodactyls…
ReplyDeleteGive Odie and Batty scritches from me and hugs to you for a good week ahead.
River Fairchild: I suspect I would be in too much awe to run - which might be a mistake. They are very big. Odie, Batty and I thank you. And return the hugs.
DeleteI've never thought about bonsai like that. As your photos show, it is quite a remarkable craft.
ReplyDeleteThat plant shades are clever, letting through some sun and also offering protection.
The condor looks large enough to carry away an adult human. Ah, thankfully it is a scavenger.
Andrew: Not everyone by any means feels as I do about bonsai. I agree with you about the plant shades. On a sunny day they probably cast interesting reflections too. I wish that we had vultures - any country drive shows the need for a clean up crew.
DeleteI like this tree warmer installation. I think, in addition to bonsai being hard on the tree, the tiny scarves on those trees are barely worth unravelling for another foot of thread.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: You are right about those tiny scarves of course. I suspect they will be unravelled though and different ones (in another countries colours) made next year.
DeleteI always love seeing the photos of the wrapped trees. It is so hot here right now, I forget other places are cold.
ReplyDeleteAnne in the kitchen: I will take our cool temperatures over your heat any day. I am glad that you have a pool, and suspect I would be in it a lot.
DeleteI'm with you with comparing Bonsai trees to foot biding. These trees are mutilated, starved and distorted. They are not allowed to grow to their full natural size.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed that you still have so much greenery during winter.
Wishing you a pleasant week.
Hugs,
Julia
Julia: Thank you. Like foot binding bonsai requires some skill but I am not at all comfortable with it. Not only do we have greenery all year round some things flower throughout the year as well. Have a great week.
DeleteThe condore looks huge and I thought it was an eagle at first. I love the sunshades. I'm in two minds about Bonsai, I like them, but also like seeing trees able to sppread to full height and width. On the other hand there are a few naturally occuring bonsais, where seeds take root in tiny spaces.
ReplyDeleteRiver: I really like those sunshades too. The condor belongs to the vulture family. They are big aren't they? A naturally occuring bonsai is a very different thing to those created by people (in my eyes anyway).
DeleteAll the photos are lovely, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind bonsai's, certainly an art.
Margaret D: Thank you.
DeleteHi EC - your comment resonates about 'binding bonsai toes' - but having looked it up - there's an interesting history behind it ... and now bonsai is used for contemplation for the viewer and exercise for the 'worker'. I also can't quite get my head around coverings for trees - it amazes me how much imitation is taken up. However - those shades are innovative ... thanks for making me think! I hope Battie and Odie recover today ... visitors - oh well one way of saying ... no I don't want to see you - my cats won't enjoy the day!!! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher: Bonsai does indeed have a history - as do so many things. The shades are great aren't they - I will have to try and remember and photograph them (and the shadows they cast) in summer. I doubt that the visitor would accept the cats as a reason to do (or not do) anything.
DeleteThe Warm Trees exhibition is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe trees look very beautiful like this and it looks like someone is warming them, caring for them and protecting them.
Unfortunately I won't be able to take part next week!
Thank you very much E.C.,
have a nice week!
Katerinas Blog: Thank you. I am sorry you won't be able to take part next week - your photos are great. The trees in our arboretum are cared for - and much loved.
DeleteI like seeing bonsai in moderation-- one at a time. But rather than foot binding, I think of how breeders created numbers of dog breeds that are misshapen and prone to health issues. That REALLY makes me nutz. Great pictures, though.
ReplyDeleteBill: The dog breeders do my head in too. And now I gather we are breeding miniature cattle - for their cuteness. Hiss and spit.
DeleteDear EC
ReplyDeleteI love to see the creativity of people, in any form. Scarves, sculptures, gardens, bonsai (while I respect the artistry, time and effort these take, part of me thinks they should be allowed to grow to their full size). Creativity should be championed and included in the curriculum in schools a lot more than it seems to be here in the UK. (I'll get off my soapbox now!)
Have a colourful and happy week
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: I am an appreciator rather than a creator - and delight in creativity in all of its genres. I do think that living things should not be 'tinkered' with though. I hope your week is great - and I know it will be creative.
DeleteYour contrast of bonsais with foot-binding is interesting, Sue. I had never viewed it that way, but it’s true! I like bonsai but I am sure I will never see them in quite the same light again!
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: I am sorry if my prejudices have caused you to feel less enjoyment from bonsai.
DeleteI have always liked bonsai. They are truly beautiful pieces of art.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: Lots of people do appreciate bonsai. I am not one of them.
DeleteEnjoyed the photos and love those little trees. I hope you have a good new week!
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: You too.
DeleteMore great images from the arboretum! Love those unique sun shades. Now Gini wants one for the patio.
ReplyDeleteAll is good here. Hot, humid and tropical. Love it!
Having said that, we really do hope your weather behaves for you and is as cool as you can stand it.
Wally Jones: I would like one or more of those sunshades too. Enjoy your weather - as I am enjoying ours (and wouldn't enjoy your heat and humidity).
DeleteIt's a beautiful exhibit, thank you for sharing more of it.
ReplyDeleteMy selections are over here.
messymimi: Thank you - and thank you for your selections which I really enjoyed - as I do every week.
DeleteSo many interesting designs on the trees. I wonder if they have those here, much check into and see. I've seen some in my travels; but haven't run across any here abouts.
ReplyDeleteSandy: Occasionally I see some yarn bombing in the city, but our Warm Trees exhibition is the only place I can guarantee seeing them.
DeleteWhat a great series of photos! I loved them all and was particularly taken with the condor sculpture on the wall. It would be fascinating to compare outstretched human arms with those amazing wings. Thank you for sharing all and I wish you a very happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: I am tall, but my outstretched arms didn't match the condor's wing span. You have a great week too and I hope you get some relief from the heat.
DeleteBeautiful trees. Thanks and how are you???
ReplyDeletee: Thank you. Okish. How are you and Mercy?
Deletehow pretty ... love the photos here x
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNie: Our arboretum is a beautiful place.
DeleteThe plant shades are charming. They're so inviting that I want to just stroll through that garden.
ReplyDeleteKaren Jones Gowen: We visit that space each time we go to the arboretum.
DeleteLove seeing all the trees and their decor. The sunshades are beautiful! What great designs. Thanks for taking us along with you! Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteDMS: I think the design of those sunshades is inspired. You have a great week too.
DeleteI like gardening so much...and enjoy to see every photos here, especially the bonsai...and that pretty flower....Have a nice day ^^
ReplyDeleteMbul Kecil: Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI find the maples fascinating and the entire display, impressive. Thank you, EC. Such a fun and positive exhibit.
ReplyDeleteRawknrobyn: The display is brilliant. It was a cool day and a cloudy one and we smiled throughout our outing.
DeleteVistosas las imágenes que aportas. Es un placer saludarte.
ReplyDeleteVENTANA DE FOTO: Thank you so much.
DeleteYour comparison of foot binding with bonsai gave me the shivers. How apt. I remember how clearly the practice was described in Wild Swans. Those poor women. The shades and flowers they protect are stunning.
ReplyDeleteKim: And like bonsai, if the foot binding wasn't done carefully, the subject died. The shades are great aren't they?
DeleteI always love the combo of textiles and streets. trees and benches, etc. And yes, bonsais give me the willies too. Lovely shots, EC.
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Wisewebwoman: The combination of textures and colours delights me too. Thank you.
DeleteI rather like bonsai. I find it an appreciation of trees for people who cannot grow - or sometimes even go to see - a real tree. I always wanted to grow one, but I do not have the dedication it takes to make and uphold one. I loved to see them clad in warming scarves as well.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): We will agree to disagree on bonsai. I really don't approve of deliberately stunting anything's growth.
DeleteI don't think I've ever seen a Trident Maple but goodness I love it. I enjoyed the pictures. I hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been MIA for almost 2 weeks. My internet was out and I had a hard time getting on blogs with my phone. But it's fixed now and I'm making my way around to all the blogs I love.
Mary Kirkland: I doubt I could get around blogs using my phone, and I am glad your internet is back. Thank you.
DeleteThat condor is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: It is isn't it? I would love to see one in real life.l
DeleteLovely photographs from the Warm Trees exhibition.
ReplyDeleteOur DIL loves Bonsai, I will have to show her these!
Hope you are having a good week, they seem to pass by so quickly.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: I hope your DIL enjoys the photo. I am blown away by how fast the weeks (and the year) is rocketing by.
DeleteWhat a lovely place to wander around. I liked the condor and all the colourful scarves.
ReplyDeleteFun60: Welcome and thank you. It really is a great exhibition and we go every year.
DeleteHi, I came across your blog and I liked these photos. Here in Portugal they also use "dressing" the trees. It's usually with crochet.
ReplyDeleteCoisas de Feltro: Thank you. These tree warmers seem to be a mix of knitting and crochet. Fun aren't they?
DeleteAs always, it's such a joy to see trees 🌳 that are being hugged 🤗. Be well, my friend. 🙂RO
ReplyDeleteRO: It is lovely to see you. I miss you lovely comments and your blog. Hugs.
DeleteApreciada amiga Sue, te agradezco mucho que hayas publicado esta segunda parte, porque este tipo tipo de exposiciones por aquí no se hacen, y para mi gusto son un deleite para la vista por su colorido y creatividad, y un remanso de paz para el alma.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo, y perdona mi tardanza en pasar, pero estoy un poco a modo vacaciones, ya que por esta tierra el calor aprieta muchísimo, y así con más de 40º C. a la sombra continuaremos hasta principios de Octubre.
Manuel: I hope you find some cool relief. 40 degrees is way too hot for me - and I am very glad that you enjoyed coming to the arboretum with me.
Delete"Apreciada amiga Sue" Such a lovely language and, to my ears, a quaint greeting. I enjoyed the photos and the art. I feel as you do about Bonsai, yet it is my understanding that Bonsaied plants live very long lives, although I doubt that this is true of the ones that people buy in stores with little understanding of how to care for them.
ReplyDeleteSnowbrush: I have to rely on translate functions to my shame - but am grateful for the friends I have found all over the world. I am quite sure that most purchased bonsai doesn't live for long. And wonder whether the ones that are grown live as long as their full grown relatives.
DeleteHere's a typical quote from https://www.bonsaidirect.co.uk regarding the lifespan of bonsai: "In nature, trees do not die of old age. Their demise typically results from external factors such as storms, lightning strikes, or environmental stresses that cause them to deteriorate and ultimately fall. However, bonsai trees are protected from these threats, allowing them to live far longer than they would in the wild. This extended lifespan is one of the most fascinating aspects of bonsai cultivation."
DeleteYet, for me anyway, I question the morality of allowing them to achieve the size and to enjoy the additional nutrients they would get in the wild.
It would be fun if we didn't have to translate, and there was a time when a knowledge of French, Spanish, Latin, and Greek separated the educated from the ignorant, but those times are gone. Today, most English speakers can't even get their pronouns right, and even that is no longer considered something to be embarrassed about.
To my shame, I must say that I meant to say "not allowing."
DeleteSnowbrush: Not a problem. I suffer from dyslexic fingers myself. Some bonsai trees may indeed be protected and live longer than usual lives. I suspect many more die in the process of achieving the 'perfect' look or through neglect.
DeleteOn the language front I fear I am too old to learn another language now. I still have some school girl French but that is it. Which I regret. Several of the bloggers I follow are multi-lingual which I admire.
Thank you for continuing the Sunday Selections meme and for sharing these captivating images. I always look forward to seeing what you’ll post each week.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I recently published a new blog post on how to style jeans and a tank top for date night. I’d be thrilled if you could check it out when you have a moment: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/07/how-to-style-jeans-and-tank-top-for-date-night.html
MELODY JACOB: Thank you. Date night? It has been a long time here and I doubt that me in a tank top would interest anyone, but I will assuredly check it out.
DeleteHave a weekend filled with trees, blooms, birds, fresh breezes and kangs.
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Sandra Cox: Thank you. What a lovely comprehensive wish. The same to you.
DeleteI like the sun shades and the condor. I can appreciate bonsai but i don't particularly like it, if that makes any sense.
ReplyDeleteIt's almost Sunday again! I hope you've had a good week
kylie: It is almost Sunday again indeed. How did that happen? I am aware of the work that goes into bonsai, but...
DeleteThe warm tree exhibition looks amazing, your pics are so relaxing and peaceful. My favorite is the last image, absolutely breathtaking! Hope you have an amazing rest of the summer beauty!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Midori
https://www.midorilinea.com/blogs/midori-linea/panda-village-koala-world
midorilinea: Welcome and thank you. It is winter here - which I much prefer to summer. The arboretum is in a lovely spot isn't it?
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