Capitol Columns 2

Capitol Columns

These are the columns from the original Capitol building in DC. They are at The National Arboretum.

Berries

These trees with no leaves were beautiful. I cant wait to see what they look like with leaves next spring.

Other Things at the Arboretum

This is apiece of sugar cane that was planted outside the main building at the Arboretum. I dig the texture...yes dig.

As we were walking out towards the old capitol columns we noticed this lone flower growing in the leaf litter.

Fall Bonsai

The fall colors and dead leaves gave these Bonsai some added...something.

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Trunks

I think the trunks of the Bonsai Trees are very interesting all on their own. The way they twist around themselves is beautiful. I feel like I am looking at a scale model of a huge tree. It is breathtaking the amount of work that goes into grooming these trees. Its like a God's eye view of a forest.

Another Trip to the Arboretum

Amazing color at the National Arboretum today. Just two weeks ago everything was thinning out but was mostly green or already brown. I didn't expect this explosion of orange and yellow. I haven't seen a lot of orange leaves before. The columns in the background of the second photo are original columns from the Capitol. I'll have more pics of those later.

Bonsai With Foliage

I'd never seen Bonsai Trees with mini leaves on them. I've always seen pine trees and evergreens turned into Bonsai. At least that's what kind of trees I thought they were. I never saw trees with leaves made into Bonsai. The mini leaves on each branch were fascinating to me. I'm going back tomorrow to take more pictures.

Stumps

I am fascinated by tree stumps. This is one near the National Arboretum in DC.

Dragon

The Japanese garden at the National Arboretum.

King