Geothermal Wonders at Te Puia near Rotorua, New Zealand

Originally posted on Frame To Frame :
Te Puia Geothermal Preserve near Rotorua, New Zealand, is located within Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley.  Bob and I decided to investigate the natural wonders caused by the continual geothermal activity in that Taupo Volcanic Zone of the North Island, this after spending the early part of the same day at another attraction, Hobbiton. Early that morning, from the doorstep of… Continue reading Geothermal Wonders at Te Puia near Rotorua, New Zealand

Taking “Leave it Alone” Too Far

Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
A common challenge for bonsai practitioners is learning not to do too much to a tree. Over-working a bonsai will slow development or even kill it. I’ve learned this lesson over and over, and have started to become more patient in recent years. More than ever before, I find myself making the conscious decision to do nothing, leaving a tree… Continue reading Taking “Leave it Alone” Too Far