Ice Sculptures At Confederation Park

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Ice Sculptures At Confederation Park

Written by Zhu on February 10, 2010 – 3:10 pm18 Comments | 17 Read this

And here are some of the sculptures that are at Confederation Park during Winterlude. The ice carvers did a pretty good job in my opinion… amazing what you can do with a few blocks of ice and a chainsaw!

Taking pictures of ice sculptures is pretty challenging though. First, the park was crowded and just getting close to the works was hard. Then, ice reflects the light and needs to be contrasted with a darker background to be seen better. Finally, when you are holding a maple toffee in your right hand, holding the camera becomes quite difficult… especially if said maple toffee is starting to melt on your fingers. What? I have to enjoy a treat for being outside when it’s –15C!

You can see the full set of the pictures taken during Winterlude 2010 here.

Winterlude — Bal de Neige

Even the Posts are Made of Ice

Detail of the dragon	Dragons Kissing
Pushing the Earth	Hand
Bird	Mermaid
Inukshuck	Sword
The Ying and Yang	Dragon Head

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London Caller says:

February 11, 2010 at 7:38 pm

Amazing and amusing photos!
The Yin and Yang photo is funny!
It’s like when Chinese met Maori?!
You should return at night to take another set of photos.

Have you been to Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in China?
.-= London Caller´s last blog ..Hamper from Mr Arctic / 来之北极先生的礼篮 / Hamper dari Encik Artik / 北極さんからのハンパー =-.

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Seraphine says:

February 12, 2010 at 12:33 am

it must be wonderful to see those sculptures in person, although your photos of them are quite fine. it’s amazing that some of the sculptures are so intricate. it must be a fun craft to learn.

heh. i didn’t know maple toffee melted at –15 degrees.
you could probably suck on your thumb and get the same flavor
after the toffee has melted into nothingness.
.-= Seraphine´s last blog ..Name Brand Placebo =-.

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Alexander says:

February 12, 2010 at 10:15 am

Very beautiful and lovely sculptures. It sure looks very cold but it must be worthwhile.

Have a good weekend.

Alexander
Alex’s World! — http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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Crikette says:

February 12, 2010 at 11:48 am

There nice shots Z“hu…
It brings back nice memory
My favorite is the Yin and Yang photo from what I can see.

Bons baisers de Paris
Crikette
.-= Crikette´s last blog ..Emily Carr, peintre Canadien =-.

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Khatia Caroline says:

February 13, 2010 at 12:06 am

Yesterday they were still making some new sculptures with LOVE theme. Was very nice to be at Winterlude

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