Tuesday, March 1, 2022

City Daily Photo Theme Day: Solitude

The first day of each month is a theme day for members of City Daily Photo, and for the beginning of March that theme is Solitude. Check out how other members are interpreting this theme right here.

I am in the midst of a retrospective series looking back at Winterlude in the past. The winter festival held in Ottawa and Gatineau usually takes place over the course of three February weekends. This year for the second in a row there hasn't really been formal activities. I'm in the midst of looking back at 2016.

For my interpretation of the theme, I'm thinking outside of the box and going with standalone ice sculptures. A grand piano in ice was erected by a stage in Confederation Park. 


Nearby was a beaver in ice, carved for photo ops.


A large sculpture nearby, sponsored by the diplomatic mission from the European Union, marked the 40th anniversary of formal diplomatic ties with Canada.

And this large beetle was carved on behalf of the Canadian Museum of Nature.


Around the fountain in the park were several small ice sculptures.

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28 comments:

  1. italiafinlandiaMarch 1, 2022 at 2:30 AM

    I take the sculpture of the European Union flag as a good omen, in this moment.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"March 1, 2022 at 2:41 AM

    Good to be outside the box as often as possible. As far as I'm concerned I'd enjoy these photos whatever the theme had been.

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  3. Iris FlaviaMarch 1, 2022 at 5:03 AM

    The EU is my fav. They do help with weapons for defense, even if they´re actually not allowed to.

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  4. TomMarch 1, 2022 at 6:26 AM

    ...solitude is wonderful, I enjoy quiet times by myself.

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  5. eileeninmdMarch 1, 2022 at 6:45 AM

    I love all the ice sculptures, well done!
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  6. William KendallMarch 1, 2022 at 6:57 AM

    @Italiafinlandia: I think so.

    @John: I often prefer being outside the box for themes.

    @Iris: it was a good sculpture.

    @Tom: I have generally been a loner.

    @Eileen: thank you.

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  7. Jenn JilksMarch 1, 2022 at 7:25 AM

    They truly are amazing!

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  8. Marie SmithMarch 1, 2022 at 8:12 AM

    That grand piano is quite impressive!

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  9. RedPatMarch 1, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    That beetle is amazing.

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  10. Salty Pumpkin StudioMarch 1, 2022 at 10:09 AM

    The ice sculptures are alone all night. Solitude.

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  11. carol l mckennaMarch 1, 2022 at 10:58 AM

    Each one is amazing ~ Wow! Such talent ~ soon it will come again hopefully next year ~


    Wishing you love and peace in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. BillMarch 1, 2022 at 12:17 PM

    The grand piano is amazing.

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 1, 2022 at 2:41 PM

    I am sorry there is no formal Winterlude for you this year again! But for us your lucky readers your pictures are new and amazing and I am sure the memories you have are just as wonderful.

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  14. Jan K. alias AfanjaMarch 1, 2022 at 3:49 PM

    They are all great, but the EU and that big beetle are my favorites.

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  15. VENTANA DE FOTOMarch 1, 2022 at 5:23 PM

    Me es agradable, todo lo que muestras en tus fotografías.

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  16. GemelMarch 1, 2022 at 5:44 PM

    Each of these are fabulous.

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  17. RevrunnerMarch 1, 2022 at 6:34 PM

    Glad to see the E.U. sculpture.

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  18. JeanieMarch 1, 2022 at 6:53 PM

    I'm always amazed at the dimension and texture.

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  19. William KendallMarch 1, 2022 at 6:56 PM

    @Jennifer: indeed.

    @Marie: I think so.

    @RedPat: I agree.

    @Maywyn: if memory serves they actually have security guards around in the overnight.

    @Carol: I hope so.

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  20. William KendallMarch 1, 2022 at 6:57 PM

    @Bill: I think it is.

    @Sallie: next year ought to be normal.

    @Jan: the EU one is timely.

    @Ventana: thank you.

    @Gemel: definitely.

    @Revrunner: me too.

    @Jeanie: me as well.

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  21. Joanne NoragonMarch 1, 2022 at 7:04 PM

    Every sculpture is incredible.

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  22. magiceyeMarch 1, 2022 at 9:29 PM

    All so beautiful!

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  23. Nancy ChanMarch 1, 2022 at 11:37 PM

    Big and small, they are all beautiful.

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  24. AnvilcloudMarch 2, 2022 at 6:49 AM

    Yes, they will suffice for the theme.

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