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Saturday, January 22, 2011

The Passion to the Snow Festival



　The snowy sculptures show the figure.
　The details are similar to a genuine article.

　They float in darkness.




　A feeling of the life.
　The animals seem to begin to move.

　The creation enthusiasm seems to inspire snow with the soul.




　The human will.
　The source of every creation.

　The spectators may admire it every year.


　Here is Sapporo, Hokkaidō.


　The relations of this post. "Ephemeral construction, snow festival" 　01.22.2010 i contributed it.

　Peaceful weekend for you and yours...
　From Far East, Japan.

49 comments:

  1. LúciaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    They are fantastic!
    It's amazing how the artists find different ways to express their passion.
    Have a good weekend Ruma!

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  2. GudrunJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Thank you Ruma!
    for showing us this beautiful pictures.
    It´s fantastic what artists can do with ice. :=

    A peaceful weekend I wish you.

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  3. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Grandiose Schnee- und Eisskulturen...

    Herzlichst

    Hans-Peter

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  4. LiovaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Hello!!! I haven´t got enough words to... to... WONDERFULL!!!!!!!!! KISSES AND HUGS FROM SPAIN!!!

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  5. Joop ZandJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hello Ruma

    These pictures are really nice....thanks for sharing it with us !!

    greetings, Joop

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  6. João MenéresJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Very wonderful !

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  7. magdaJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Ruma,
    Many thanks for the fantastic photos !!!
    Greetings
    Magda

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  8. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Magnificent! Wonderful series!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Spectaculaires ces sculptures de glace , magnifique !

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  10. Selma ErJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Wonderfull !!!Thanks for your very nice photos.best regards from İstanbul,Turkey.

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  11. JamesJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    These structures are amazing. It's like a beautiful fantasy world. The darkness and the light that they emit makes it a wonderful place.

    Thank you Ruma!

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  12. Pat.mmJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Thanks very much for your "Calligraphy", I can visit other countries, I can Know other cultures, I can ...I can saw ...The world is big, very big!!

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  13. Traveling HawkJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    These sculptures are amazing, Ruma! Thank yout for sharing the images with us.

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  14. Travel France OnlineJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Thank you for posting these stunning photos.
    Pure snow beauty, creation to its highest standard, very peaceful yet powerful at the same time.

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  15. snowwhiteJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    I feel as if I wandered into the world of fairy tales! Beautifull!!
    I also admire the wisdom of people of Sapporo as they changed the inconvenience of heavy snowfall to such a joyfull event.
    I wish I could visit there・・・
    Thank you for sharing the marvelous pictures.

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  16. James perrouxJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Whaou !!
    James Px.

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  17. MariusJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing Ruma !...

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  18. Daliana PacuraruJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I have never seen something like this, only in photos!
    I think that the sensation of 'live for the moment' is very strong!
    Thank you Ruma!
    I wish you a perfect weekend!

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  19. Amelia & Mihai-Stefan CHIRCAJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Incredible! Wonderful! Thanks Ruma!

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  20. stardustJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Thank you, ruma, for the beautiful snow and ice world of fantasy and words of tribute to creative minds and energy.

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  21. MarkaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Those are awesome! They must be even grander in person.

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  22. TemujinJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Wow, it is so beautiful.

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  23. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I've read about this festival for years. Your photos remind me of why I'd love to visit during this event. Magical.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Are these buildings from snow?! Fantastic!
    Nice photos!
    Have a good weekend!

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  25. claudeJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I love this spectacular ice work. In North of my country there is the same work on a beach with sand.Have a nice week-end, Ruma !

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  26. RNSANEJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    It would be so excitng to attend this festival. I cannot believe the art created by these snow carvers!!

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  27. MariaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    incredible images, Ruma! Really dreamy!

    http://design-elements-blog.com/

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  28. LitoJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Son grandiosas y bellas estas esculturas en hielo y con la luz. Los artistas trabjan muy bien este material tan efímero y aprovecha el juego de luces para destacarlas aún más.
    Saludos.

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  29. Paco SalesJanuary 23, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Fantásticas imagens con unos bellisimos colores, un fuerte abrazo Ruma

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  30. LE CHEMIN DES GRANDS JARDINSJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Ruma,
    J'ai suivi ces performances à la télévision, depuis la France et j'avoue que ces artistes forcent l'admiration. La glace est un matériau très fragile et il faut être vraiment entraîné et doué pour réussir de telles pièces. Merci e leur rendre hommage par tes photos;
    Amitiés,

    Roger

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  31. ANRAFERAJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Preciosistas fotografías, llenas de visualidad para recrear la vista. Muy buenas. Saludos Ruma.
    Ramón

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  32. Nieske's fotositeJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Hi Ruma.......
    great...and zo great human hand can create this..
    I've seen this already two times...
    compliments..

    Nieske

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  33. ΕΥΦΡΟΣΥΝΗJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    simply amazing.......
    ve

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  34. Magia da InêsJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Olá, amiga!
    As esculturas são fantásticas, cheias de detalhes e através da sua fotografia ficaram quase reais!
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.
    ✿ܓܓ ♫
    °º
    •*• ♫° ·.

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  35. Casa Très ChicJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Hi, Ruma!
    Thank you so much for sharing this spectacular images with us.
    Have a nice Sunday, my friend.
    Hugs from a very hot and rainy Brasil
    Tereza

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  36. David LázaroJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    It's incredible. A lot of effort for something that is short in time. Perfect example of ephemeral art.
    Thanks Ruma for your visits.
    Best Regards.

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  37. Pat TillettJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Amazing! so creative...
    Nice photos also!

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  38. OlgaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Fantastic photos! Ruma, you are a great observer of all fantastic things that happened around you.Thank you for show us your vision.

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  39. NievesJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Wow! Simply amazing! I love them. Thanks for let us enjoy it Ruma,

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    finally back from my holidays, I discovered all your lastest photos, and as always an very beautiful style !! bravo, dear ruma, i like this ! :))

    Bye**

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  41. CildemerJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Wow! How beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a happy week, Ruma****

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  42. ÉléonoreJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    sorry for my bad english :(

    I want to say your pictures are fabulous.

    I just come to see "Departures" from Yojiro Takita and il like to see picture from japan.

    i like snow and i come from a country of snow (north of Québec)

    Thank you for the beautiful picture ♥

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  43. alfonsoJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM


    · In my opinion, they are fantastic works. Good shots.

    · greetings

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Very beautiful pictures and great captured..

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  45. ElettraJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    thanks for showing us these works of art !!!!!

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  46. haricotJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Thank you for introducing us some characteristic creations with snow.
    Each shows well creators' will and joy which really move people.

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  47. NádiaFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    great

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  48. will-ArtFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Snow is not only white but also has beautiful colors!
    Wonderful photographs.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Wow, your blog is perfect, a full beautiful picture.........

    I live in lyon (france), we have in december a festival of light, this year some people come from Japon and make a parade it's a beautiful show.

    If you want you can to see my video here http://univers-crea.over-blog.com/article-le-japon-a-lyon-91975761.html

    It was wonderful!!!

    Sorry for my bad english

    Thank flo

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