More today from Winterlude 2014. The small one block sculptures were beautifully lit, lined up around the fountain in the park.
Here we have a stand alone sculpture.
The competitive sculptures, whether by one or two carvers, are generally sheltered. This keeps them out of the wind and out of the sun. This is helpful in preserving them, because for all their beauty and craftsmanship, ice sculptures are very fragile. Here we have some of the pairs sculptures.
It must be lots of fun to see them.
ReplyDeleteThese ice sculptures are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are simply magical.
ReplyDeleteI think I would take my microwave lion to watch this!
ReplyDeleteBrrrr, yet beautiful.
Excellent. The sculptures look magnificent when illuminated at night.
ReplyDeleteMust be great fun to walk around there.
ReplyDelete...light adds the magic!
ReplyDeleteMuch better than the Winterlude that just came to an end in Ottawa!
ReplyDeleteThe advantages of city living and the attractions that come along.
ReplyDeleteThe colour of the light changes the sculpture a lot.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: it is.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: very much so.
@Gemel: quite so.
@Iris: thank you.
@John: they really do.
@Jan: very much so.
@Tom: definitely.
@David: well said.
@Anvilcloud: indeed.
@Marie: that it does.
@Sandi: thanks!
Ice sculpting is a real art. I went to a festival once in the UP of Michigan and was amazed.
ReplyDeleteFabulous.
ReplyDeleteHey, today you got the colors!
ReplyDeleteStunning and colorful night time ice photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of laughter in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Wow, such masterpieces, absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDelete@Janey: it's quite something to see in person.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: very much so.
@Red: and more to come.
@Carol: thank you.
@Bill: I think so.
The new sport of ice surfing. :-)
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThese are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures lit up and so colorful are a lovely sight.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Thanks.
DeleteDazzling. I'm so glad they keep them out of the sun.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteA beautiful collection William, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
You're welcome.
DeleteIt's a beautiful event. You do so well with the colours at night!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteDelightfully amazing work!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteIce art is amazingly beautiful and good that they can be sheltered to endure longer.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
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