Today I am starting with the finished pairs ice sculptures, sheltered here in Confederation Park, bringing together teams of carvers from around the world. I have more of them tomorrow, and plan on finishing the Winterlude series with my views of them lit up at night.
...William, they are beautiful, but they make me cold!
ReplyDeleteIt's the intricacy, I think, that I find most impressive. It must be very cold to keep these sculptures in good shape.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! All beautifully carved, really like the dragon with wings spread.
ReplyDeleteThat third photo, incredible carving!
ReplyDeleteI would have a difficult time picking a favorite.
ReplyDeletei like the 1st one .. he is very detailed .. his hat, outfit and facial hairs ... so cool. that 1 kind of looks like the Game of Thrones character, the ice walker ... can only get so close though. nice!! ( ;
ReplyDelete@Tom: that is the idea.
ReplyDelete@Lowell: the cold helps, but the shelters also keep them shielded from sunlight.
@Grace: that dragon was the first placer by the judges.
@Marie: it is indeed.
@Janey: they were well done.
@Beth: that.would be old man winter.
All very delicate and detailed.
ReplyDeleteNot being a big fan of cold, I am so impressed with the detail these folks can work with ice!
ReplyDeleteSo creative and great photos too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week a head to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I'm looking forward to the night shots!
ReplyDeleteAmazing as always.
ReplyDeleteCreative and amazing! My favorite is the sixth photo.
ReplyDelete@Red: the carvers are gifted!
ReplyDelete@Jeanie: they end up doing beautiful work.
@Carol: thanks!
@RedPat: I still have to prep them, but they're coming.
@Sharon: it's been quite an event. It ends tomorrow.
@Bill: thanks!
They have amazing intricacy. I picture the sculptors working in shifts; one thaws his/her hands while the other works...
ReplyDeleteI have seen them work in tandem. A lot of the time they're able to use gloves as they work.
DeleteOne of my favorite series.
ReplyDeleteI love to show it.
DeleteSo creative! So much work! I wish I could see them!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing it each year.
DeleteAs much as I hate winter, I always love seeing your Winterlude posts!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAmazing ice art.
ReplyDeleteI think so!
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