William Vlaanderen with trophy, certificate, tree and smile.

Ed de Groot (owner of EDO Bonsai) adjusts the pose.

Hans van der Meer (left) and Carlos van de Vaart (middle) discuss their prize winning entries with Fritz van der Kruijf (NBV accredited judge)

The winning bonsai on one of the display stands.

Back, left to right Kirsten van Croonenborgh (1998 winner,NBV new talent), Marilline Limbertie (Omiya, Alkmaar), ? van .. (Kôyasan, Leiden) Front, left to right Anieta van Vlaanderen (Bonsai Design, Bussum), Els Vlasveld (authors girlfriend and expert flash-gun holder)

Ed de Groot and Kirsten van Croonenborgh enjoy the late autumn sunshine.

Part of the bonsai market, showing the Yamadori from Ruud Lagas.

A young lady photographer at work. Nice ... ..... camera!

Anieta (Bonsai Design, Bussum) packs away the hand-made bonsai pots.

Anieta takes a rest after all that hard work. Others, including her husband!, look on (just like they did when she was working!!).

Long shadows after a long day!