Friday, April 15, 2022

Courtyards

 This snow sculpture was close to the ice sculptures in the Byward Market during Winterlude 2019. It depicts Joseph Montferrand, a lumberman of the 19th century and local legend who became larger than life.


A nearby courtyard hosted an ice sculpture set with items from the European Union encased into the walls.


Other displays could be found in the courtyard for the festival.


Photographing the photographer. Moments later she turned and saw me.


Down at the Lord Elgin Hotel, they used their terrace courtyard to host some ice sculptures too.


This included their traditional ice bench.


It was cold to sit on. I cannot keep a straight face for selfies.


For today I'll leave off with the sculptures outside the hotel's main entrance.

28 comments:

  1. The ice bench is dangerous...😄😄😄

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  2. I keep saying those ice benches are cool!

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  3. Hello,
    Love the sculptures and the bears, cute selfie.
    Take care, enjoy your day and happy Easter weekend!

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  4. I am not sure whether the birds are two penguins or a penguin and a Great Auk. Either way ice is an appropriate medium for them.

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  5. Great sculptures and a funny selfie!

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  6. ...I remember the Lord Elgin Hotel fondly!

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  7. Me imagino, el frío que hará, para que las esculturas se conserve y no se puedan derretir.

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  8. @Italiafinlandia: and cold.

    @Gemel: emphasis on cool.

    @Eileen: thank you.

    @David: very fitting.

    @Janey: thank you.

    @Tom: you would!

    @Ventana: thanks.

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  9. I like your selfie! And the others as well. :-)

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  10. Liking your selfie face! Happy weekend!

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  11. Wonderful snow and ice sculptures. Ha ha...your selfie is funny.

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  12. Not many people around when you were taking these shots.

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  13. The 1st is beautiful! Your selfie is hilarious!

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  14. Great night shots ~ fun selfie ~ and always amazing sculptures ~


    Wishing you love and laughter in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  15. Wow William the sculptures are stunning. And I love the selfie- the first time I put a face to the writer of these amazing blogs. Have a great Easter weekend. Jo

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  16. The first sculpture is beautiful. Love the funny selfie, William.

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  17. @DJan: thank you.

    @Jeanie: thanks.

    @Nancy: I love the snow.

    @RedPat: most were over with the main sculptures.

    @Magiceye: thanks.

    @Carol: I think so.

    @Jo: I rarely do selfies.

    @Bill: I liked that snow sculpture.

    @Marie: thanks.

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  18. oh I like the displays. Your photos weirdly remind me of June/July/August when it's Winter here but Christmas lights are put up in November/December when it's Summer here.

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  19. Great photos, including the selfie:)

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  20. I like the first photo. I couldn't help but think of this beautiful song by Monty Python: https://youtu.be/FshU58nI0Ts

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