A reminder to members of City Daily Photo that the theme for April is Symmetry. As to my current series, I plan on continuing this retrospective into April, so you'll continue seeing lots of Winterlude for some time to come. And it was time for a new header for the blog, so I selected an image from last year, taken on the grounds of the Museum of History along the Ottawa River shore, but bear in mind: it's going to be May before we see them here.
Since Valentine's Day falls into the midst of Winterlude, an ice sculpture suitable for posing with is always erected in Confederation Park. This is the one from 2017.
Around the fountain in the park that year, more small ice sculptures were made on that second weekend.
This one, with the Statue of Liberty doing a face palm, speaks volumes. This was early in the catastrophe that was the Trump 'presidency'.
Across from the park, buskers were on the property at City Hall.
Artistry and creativity.
ReplyDelete...you certainly have amsted a huge collection of ice sculpture pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful spring header is in a big contrast to the cold ice sculptures !!
ReplyDeleteLove all the ice sculptures, great series!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Gostei de ver estas fotos.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Your header picture shows what we're all looking forward to.
ReplyDeleteLove your new header!
ReplyDeleteWonderful new header, William.
ReplyDeleteThe costumes of the stilt walkers are so ornate.
ReplyDeleteThe blooms are always late here too. Great header.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see buskers! Lovely header!
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
ReplyDelete@Tom: you're welcome.
@Gattina: definitely.
@Eileen: thank you.
@Francisco: thanks.
@David: it will come.
@Marianne: so do I.
@Jan: thank you.
@RedPat: very much so.
@Marie: some bloggers are already talking about daffodils, but I know it'll be a long way off here for those.
@Magiceye: thanks.
Beautiful new header, William.
ReplyDeleteLove the header! Even still grey... hope for sun soon.
ReplyDeleteAdore the ice sculptures but even more thrilled to see some flowers on your header.
ReplyDeleteThat teddy bear was pretty cute but to cold to hug.
ReplyDeleteWonderful header photo ~ good to see ~ Great sculpture photos too ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you lots of love and peace in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
@Bill: thanks.
ReplyDelete@Iris: thank you.
@Janey: it was time.
@Sharon: very cold!
@Carol: thanks!
Love the costumes of the buskers!
ReplyDeleteThe Valentine one looks delicate and hard to make.
ReplyDeleteI too think your new header is beautiful.
Really love your new header. And thanks for all the great pictures, as usual.
ReplyDeleteFabulous new header photo. The sculptures are so creative each a work of art.
ReplyDeleteSon todas ellas, dignas de una exposición.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteGood to see people out now that Spring is on it's way.
ReplyDeleteI do like your new header photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
PS I enjoyed your post too :)
I love your eye and agree with your opinion wholeheartedly!
ReplyDelete@Jeanie: me too.
ReplyDelete@happyone: I couldn't do it.
@DJan: you're welcome.
@Gemel: very much so.
@Ventana: thank you.
@Joanne: you're welcome.
@Amy: eventually here. At present we're in that between seasons place.
@Jan: thank you.
@Cloudia: thanks.