Great set of pictures. I liked the Life of a Neo display, that's a good idea, but have to laugh at the 2 year old container. That's a one year
container at best. Are you guys trying to scare off potential hybridists?

Hi Bromadams,

That is a 2 year old container grown hard and exposed to the elements, we can't all be as good as you.

All the best, Nev.

I agree the life of a neo display is a fantastic idea and something i've never seen before.
Nev those pics are great. It certainly makes me wish I was there.

Great photos of an impressive show, Nev. Thank you.
I agree "the life of a neo from seed to maturity" is a great idea and well-displayed.

I have seen photos of show displays O.S., and heard from people who have seen them, and some of them don't seem to have great style or quality to them, compared to the high quality of their competition plants. This suggests to me that individual pursuit is of higher priority. Each to their own, but I think a quality, artistic display is one of the key factors in promoting bromeliads to the general public - and yes, it takes serious teamwork to pull it off. I also like the way other plants, besides broms, have been displayed to show them as companion plants. And those artistic creations are also very inspirational.

Congratulations to your Illawarra Brom. Society on a sterling group effort!

And yes, please show us some more photos!

K :)

Hi Nev, great to see you get some of the pics posted and I doubt very much that I could have done any better with the camera. Lighting for pics is often an issue in halls like that unless you get into complicated lighting setups and tripods, but that really gets in the way of a fun show. Your pics have turned out really well, even with lighting that was much less than ideal, so well done and keep them coming!

I wish I could have stayed a lot longer. The combined display was a beauty and I really enjoyed the show plants. In particular, that really fluffy white Till. tectorum was fantastic and the purple broad-leafed Alc. imperialis in the display was an absolute ripper. If their owners ever find themselves overwhelmed by pups (or grass pups), I'd be really happy to offer them a home. I just wish that I didn't have to rush off so soon, before I had the chance to meet a few more of the club. From those I did meet, they seem a really friendly bunch.

Cheers, Paul

Great thread Nev! I loved the Tillandsia picture you posted for Gonz, absolutely beautiful!
I wish I lived in an area with brom societies and shows! Orchids are here which is a blessing, but no brom show, yet! he he
I'd be willing to help if anyone wants to start one here!
BA

Looks like a great showing Nev. I do believe that that clump of T. fuchsii is the largest I've seen. That's an extremely hard plant keep together as a clump, and that's extremely with a capital 'X'.

What can i add ? brilliant in all areas , and the photos are very nicely done to, the whole effort has a WOW factor and thank you for showing. Jack

Nev,

Beautiful display! Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic display, Nev, thanks for sharing.Makes us feel like summer is truly here now for us down under- must go & pot up some plants!

Cheers
JAGA

Hey Nev, thanks for the pic's, looks like it was a great event. Lets see those prize winners!

Cheers, Andrew

Good work Nev,

I'm looking forward to the rest of the pics.

Rick

Hi everyone,

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I'll post some more in a day or so when I have more time to sort them out, enjoy!

All the best, Nev.

Great Photos Nev,...thanks !!...can't wait for our spring sale and shows to start ! Do you remember the name of first prize neo ?...a stunner !..YES, more Neo photos please!?
Cheers
Graeme

Hi Graeme,

The first prize Neo. was Neo. Rosella.

If you hold your curser on the pic. you should be able to see the placing, class, section and name of each prize winner.

All the best, Nev.