Tree & Stone of the Month - New Feature

BCI Tree of the Month Submit Form

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BCI Tree of the Month features interesting bonsais  by BCI members. You can submit one candidate at a time for the feature photo and up 5 photos about the same bonsai if applicable to your story or presentation.

Entry Information

Featured photos must be in color, in focus on a neutral background, about 1000 pixels wide. If appropriate or necessary, additional photos showing a process or a “before and after” can also be submitted. Please note, fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. 

Tree Candidate

Tree & Stone of the Month

We thank all particpants for entering the contest! BCI Members, stay tuned! Emails will soon go out inviting you to vote on your favorite tree and stone!

With your participation, every month, we will publish a Tree & Stone of the Month. Send us your photos and stories that teach, inform, entertain and inspire! The photo will be accompanied by short story describing some aspect of the subject; how the tree or stone was collected or acquired; who styled the tree or carved the base; a story about the pot and trays or the artist that created them; a short monograph on the species or geological material.

You can make the story as personal as you like, but try to make it interesting and informative. You can also add a link to your website, blog or Facebook page if you like. Featured photos must be in color, in focus on a neutral background, about 1000 pixels wide. If appropriate or necessary, additional photos showing a process or a “before and after” can also be submitted.
 
Both the story and photo will be considered when selecting the finalists. Every member and club is eligible to participate.All levels of expertise are welcome whether you are a novice, an experienced hobbyist or a professional. Trees and stones to be featured each month will be selected by the BCI Editorial Committee. 
 
This is a great opportunity to share your trees, stones and stories with your fellow club members around the world and inspire everyone who visits the website.

 

BCI Members’ Choice

Tree and Stone of the Year

Every year, BCI Members will vote for their favorite Tree and Stone of the Month. The Tree and Stone of the Year will be awarded a prize and a certificate. Watch for more details.

With your participation, every month, we will publish a Tree and Stone of the Month.

Send us your photos and tell us its story: how the tree was collected or acquired; who styled the tree; a story about the pot and trays or the artist that created them; a short monograph on the species. For stones: how or where the stone was collected or acquired; its mineral composition; a story about the base or the artist that created it; a short monograph on the geological material.

You can make the story as personal as you like. You can also add a link to your website, blog or Facebook page if you like.

Featured photos must be in color, in focus, on a neutral background, about 1000 pixels wide. If appropriate or necessary, additional photos showing a process or a “before and after” can also be submitted.

Both the story and photo will be considered when selecting the finalists. Every member and club is eligible to participate. All levels of expertise are welcome whether you are a novice, an experienced hobbyist or a professional. Trees and stones to be featured each month will be selected by the BCI Editorial Committee.

This is a great opportunity to share your trees, stones and stories with your fellow club members around the world and inspire everyone who visits the website.

 

Members submit your tree

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Members submit your stone

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BCI Members’ Choice

BCI Tree and Stone of the Year Contest

Members stay tuned for the next contest!

Every year, BCI Members will vote for their favorite Tree and Stone of the Year from all the Trees and Stones submitted by BCI members over a 12 month period.. This year the Tree and Stone of the Year was  awarded a cash prize and a certificate. 

The Rules:

Individual, Online and Club members are eligible to enter. All BCI members can cast a vote on their favorite tree or stone.

Send us your photos and tell us the story: how the tree was collected or acquired; who styled the tree; a story about the pot and trays or the artist that created them; a short monograph on the species. For stones: how or where the stone was collected or acquired; its mineral composition; a story about the base or the artist that created it; a short monograph on the geological material.

You can make the story as personal as you like. You can also add a link to your website, blog or Facebook page if you like.

Featured photos must be in color, in focus, on a neutral background, about 1000 pixels wide. If appropriate or necessary, additional photos showing a process or a “before and after” can also be submitted.

Both the story and photo will be considered when selecting the finalists. All levels of expertise are welcome whether you are a novice, an experienced hobbyist or a professional.

Watch your email for monthly reminders. We encourage all members to submit their beautiful works of art.

This is a great opportunity to share your trees, stones and stories with your fellow club members around the world and inspire everyone who visits the website, and who knows, perhaps your tree or stone will win a prize.

 

Trees and stones submitted throughout the year will be featured on this website and on social media.

 

Vote for your favorite tree

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Buddleja saligna

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Wisteria chinensis

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Kunzea ambigua