Thursday, March 3, 2022

Masterpieces In The Cold Ice

Today I look at some of the big ice sculptures from Winterlude 2016. Sculptors from Canada and abroad come to do this. Some come from places with weather decidedly unfriendly to the idea of ice sculptures. And they create wonders.

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36 comments:

  1. italiafinlandiaMarch 3, 2022 at 1:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"March 3, 2022 at 1:54 AM

    Wonderful work. I'd like to watch one of these being created.

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  3. AmyMarch 3, 2022 at 1:57 AM

    The artists are very creative

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  4. Nancy ChanMarch 3, 2022 at 2:01 AM

    Thanks to the talented sculptors for the Master Pieces.

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  5. Iris FlaviaMarch 3, 2022 at 3:31 AM

    It must be great to see something like that evolve from a block of ice.

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  6. GemelMarch 3, 2022 at 4:30 AM

    The last five are incredible.

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  7. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraMarch 3, 2022 at 4:35 AM

    Espectacular estas peças em gelo.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  8. GattinaMarch 3, 2022 at 5:37 AM

    Wow they are real big !!

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  9. eileeninmdMarch 3, 2022 at 6:28 AM

    Wow, they are all just amazing ice sculptures.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  10. William KendallMarch 3, 2022 at 6:41 AM

    @italiafinlandia: you're welcome.

    @John: it is quite a treat.

    @Amy: they certainly are.

    @Nancy: thanks indeed.

    @Irish: it's quite a process.

    @Gemel: yes they are.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @Gattina: indeed.

    @Eileen: thank you.

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  11. TomMarch 3, 2022 at 6:42 AM

    ...they certainly are masterpieces.

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  12. Jan K. alias AfanjaMarch 3, 2022 at 6:47 AM

    Wonderful works again.

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  13. David M. Gascoigne,March 3, 2022 at 7:00 AM

    And they are so ephemeral.

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  14. magiceyeMarch 3, 2022 at 8:08 AM

    Brilliant art!

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  15. JeanieMarch 3, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    I was going to say that butterfly was pretty impressive. But really, they are all impressive.

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  16. Marie SmithMarch 3, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    They are all amazing!

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  17. RedPatMarch 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM

    Fabulous.

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  18. William KendallMarch 3, 2022 at 9:29 AM

    @Tom: indeed.

    @Jan: thanks.

    @David: that's true.

    @Magiceye: very much so.

    @Jeanie: I certainly think so.

    @Marie: yes they are.

    @RedPat: definitely.

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  19. Mari CollierMarch 3, 2022 at 10:05 AM

    Absolutely incredible! Tweeted.

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  20. SharonMarch 3, 2022 at 10:09 AM

    I love that maple leaf and the deer.

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  21. RedMarch 3, 2022 at 10:31 AM

    Interesting how they produce very clear ice to make such glittering sculptures.

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  22. BillMarch 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM

    The sculptures are beautiful and amazing.

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  23. Salty Pumpkin StudioMarch 3, 2022 at 1:05 PM

    The leaping deer is stunning!

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  24. William KendallMarch 3, 2022 at 1:47 PM

    @Mari: thanks.

    @Sharon: me too.

    @Red: it's factory made, which helps.

    @Bill: that they are.

    @Maywyn: yes, it is.

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  25. Nicole PylesMarch 3, 2022 at 2:26 PM

    Those are incredible!

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  26. VENTANA DE FOTOMarch 3, 2022 at 3:04 PM

    Solamente hay que tener talento, para crear esas maravillas.

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  27. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 3, 2022 at 5:41 PM

    I am amazed by the artistry of these sculptures! They are very beatiful.

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  28. carol l mckennaMarch 3, 2022 at 6:01 PM

    Beauteous!

    Wishing you lots of love and peace in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  29. Joanne NoragonMarch 3, 2022 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks.

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  30. AnvilcloudMarch 4, 2022 at 6:51 AM

    So much talent going into such ephemeral art.

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