Some of these Ice Castles are 3 stories high ~ very fun to walk through.
And, they're not carved. At the top of each one is a water spigot. The water sprays out, freezes and creates the odd shapes and bubble ice effect of the towers.
It was spooky and chilly but a really fun thing to tour.
Jodi -- You should do one! I'm thinking about it... All he does is turn on a sprinkler and let it go nuts.
KC -- Absolutely I'll go back with you! We went into the resort and had fondue after the tour and Get This -- the server set fire to the table next to ours! So, that was good for a laugh.
Like stalagmites, but much cooler. ;-) What great lighting effects, and textures of the ice. We don't get cold enough here (Vancouver BC area) to try it in the back yard.
Kate girl these are AMAZING !!! They remind me of cave structures but what beautiful colour and lighting they have with them : ) I peeked at your plants and I think my amaryllis has a second shoot coming up from the bulb .. it is Apple Blossom .. is that possible ? I have never done this plant before and I am wondering if this hap pend .. I turned on my light garden this morning so fingers crossed I will see little sprouts before long !! : )
Hi, All; Thanks so much. At first I couldn't understand why they only let you tour them after dark (!?!) And, me with my little digital camera. But the lighting gives them a fun, spooky effect.
Garden Lily; Be grateful it never gets that cold. :) You live in a magical place.
Anil; They are as tall as a 2 or 3 story home, but very narrow.
Joy; Sounds like you got a goodie of an Amaryllis bulb! The better bulbs tend to grace you with another set (4 and sometimes 5 more flowers!) after the first stem's flowers die off.
These are amazing! I was wondering if someone had carved them, but I see your answer in a reply here. That's actually even more amazing that they form this way!
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Breathtaking!
A composition in ice... gorgeous. The lighting is spectacular!
Stop on over for a little breath of mountain air!
Super cool! Gorgeous and Brilliant! What a spectacular post!
Kiki~
Oh wow those are so cool! Love them!
Awesome!
Thanks, Gals!
Some of these Ice Castles are 3 stories high ~ very fun to walk through.
And, they're not carved. At the top of each one is a water spigot. The water sprays out, freezes and creates the odd shapes and bubble ice effect of the towers.
Now THAT is beautiful. Can't get stop looking at the photos.
donna
Cave is what first came to mind when I saw your beautiful photos! Thrilling and chilling!
I'm speechless. Almost. These are totally, utterly breathtaking. Want one in my backyard!
Sooooo, you went without me:( I hope you will go back, maybe next Tuesday? They are gorgeous BTW.
Stunning!!!
It was spooky and chilly but a really fun thing to tour.
Jodi -- You should do one! I'm thinking about it... All he does is turn on a sprinkler and let it go nuts.
KC -- Absolutely I'll go back with you! We went into the resort and had fondue after the tour and Get This -- the server set fire to the table next to ours! So, that was good for a laugh.
I've always loved ice sculpture. Never seen it in real life. Too warm where I live.
Wow, those are amazing.
Peetie Pie looks so much like an owl (in your sidebar pic). Very cute!
The sheer beauty is amazing! I bet they are even cooler in real life. No pun intended.
Rosey
Words just fail me....They are so beautiful.
NO words needed...they are just beautiful.
Like stalagmites, but much cooler. ;-) What great lighting effects, and textures of the ice. We don't get cold enough here (Vancouver BC area) to try it in the back yard.
Must be quite a sight these ice castles.
How big are they usually?
Kate girl these are AMAZING !!! They remind me of cave structures but what beautiful colour and lighting they have with them : ) I peeked at your plants and I think my amaryllis has a second shoot coming up from the bulb .. it is Apple Blossom .. is that possible ? I have never done this plant before and I am wondering if this hap pend .. I turned on my light garden this morning so fingers crossed I will see little sprouts before long !! : )
Kate,
What beautiful photos, and breathtaking when backlit. :)
Cooler than cool, literally!
Frances
Great unique photos, Kate, and how fun they would be to walk through!
Hi, All;
Thanks so much. At first I couldn't understand why they only let you tour them after dark (!?!) And, me with my little digital camera. But the lighting gives them a fun, spooky effect.
Garden Lily;
Be grateful it never gets that cold. :) You live in a magical place.
Anil;
They are as tall as a 2 or 3 story home, but very narrow.
Joy;
Sounds like you got a goodie of an Amaryllis bulb! The better bulbs tend to grace you with another set (4 and sometimes 5 more flowers!) after the first stem's flowers die off.
These are amazing! I was wondering if someone had carved them, but I see your answer in a reply here. That's actually even more amazing that they form this way!
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