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It’s right here.

Author: Paul Pikel

• Thursday, February 14th, 2002

It’s right here. The front of the tree turned out to be facing away from the camera. As you can see it was submerged under about a foot of 40 degree water. When I finally got it free the tree only had a few fine roots left. I wasn’t sure if it was going to make it.

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Collected Pond Cypress (February 14, 2002)

Author: Paul Pikel

• Thursday, February 14th, 2002

Can you spot the bonsai?

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Just a little more off the top

Author: Paul Pikel

• Monday, January 21st, 2002

January 2002, Tree is shortened and the trunk line is determined.

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Initial styling and repotting 2002

Author: Paul Pikel

• Monday, January 21st, 2002

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