I borrowed this sturdy little Trident maple from International Bonsai's registration page for the 2019 U.S. National Shohin Exhibition. 

Uh oh. Looks like I almost let this year's U.S. National Shohin Exhibition slip by without giving you a heads up. It's a big event with a great reputation. The right place to be for any bonsai lover

If you're anywhere near NC it's not to late to point your car toward Kannapolis. Here's a link for the registration page on International Bonsai. And here's your link to Bill Valavanis fb timeline for more information

Another photo from the Exhibition's registration page