Snow Sculptures
Last week we went to check out the snow sculpture competition in Anchorage during Fur Rondy. Each team of sculptors is given an 8x8x8 block of packed snow and they begin carving. There are many photos HERE if you want to see the beginning blocks and preparations. “The Three Dudes” which was my favorite won first place! Here are some photos of my favorite.
First place-3 Alaskan Natives on two whalesthe three dudes
from another angle, see how the ice underneath makes it look like the whaes are in the water
whale close up
dude close up
Tags: Alaska, Fur Rondy, snow sculpture Posted in Alaska
March 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Those are absolutely amazing! I’ve never seem something so artistic make with plain snow.
Sincerely
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March 12th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Yes, amazing!
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March 13th, 2009 at 2:53 am
How cool is this! I’m jealous, want to come visit.
BE blessed!
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March 13th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Hi! Your experiences in Alaska are so cool! I tweeted this morning about your fun pictures. Hope everyone gets to see!
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March 13th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Make me want to visit Alaska
March 13th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Wow !! Those are AMAZING !! I sure wished I could see it in real life. So are you enjoying Alaska ? I know my Aunt and Uncle do.
Thank you also for your VERY sweet words. ((hugs))
Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
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-Mary
March 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am
What a wonderful and amazing exhibit. Those are really cool.
Blessings,
Dawn
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March 13th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Those are the neatest sculptures. I would love to be able to see these in person.
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March 13th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Those are fantastic! I have seen some snow sculptures up close, but these look far more intricate than I’ve seen.
Great shots.
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March 16th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Wonderful photos!
I am amazed at what talent some people have for such things as sculpture. Often, it seems sad that they work in a temporary medium like snow, ice or sand, and photos are the only way of preserving the work. Well doneQ
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March 18th, 2009 at 6:20 am
I always loved to visit the snow scultures. You got some great photos! I’m excited as sever have said there is a big festival like this up “near” us in Japan. I can’t wait.
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April 18th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Very inspiring examples of art. I used to enjoy ice sculptures in February events in Ohio when we lived up north. Now as a missionary to Mexico, the only ice we see comes in the form of ice cream cones. Thanks for the chilly taste of Alaska.
May 13th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Well, we also have the ice of the Popocatépetl glacier
but of course the cream one is nicer 
May 19th, 2009 at 4:30 am
the sad thing with these Ice sculptures is that they will melt someday… but anyway they are really looking beautiful and much nicer than the ones I have made myself when I was young