Last weekend it was the York Ice Trail, with 40 ice sculptures scattered around the city centre. So, it was quite a lot of crowds, quite a long walk and quite a few photographs!
I rather liked this Jawa, placed on Kings Staith, close to the river.
So, who or what are Jawa? Well, anyone who is a Star Wars fan will know. For the rest of you: "Jawas are meter-tall humanoids completely hidden behind rough, hand-woven robes. Their faces are concealed within the dark folds of a cowl, from which peer their sickly glowing yellow eyes. They comb the deserts of Tatooine in search of discarded scrap and wayward mechanicals. Using their cobbled-together weaponry, they can incapacitate droids and drag them to their treaded fortress-homes, immense sand-scarred vehicles known as sandcrawlers. They sell their hastily refurbished junk to moisture farmers who are hard-pressed to find a better selection elsewhere." So now you know!
Didnāt know that, but then, have only the vaguest knowledge of Star Wars. Didnāt get to town for the Ice Festival yet again or Residentsā Festival.
Current plan is the Cat Walk...
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
The ice trail is a great event. The skill of the carvers is impressive. There was a demonstration of ice carving and I was amazed how quickly they worked.
Current plan is the Cat Walk...
And great captured, great focus and details.
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
The ice trail is a great event. The skill of the carvers is impressive. There was a demonstration of ice carving and I was amazed how quickly they worked.
Ian
Thank you Nina, it's amazing what the ice sculptors can create!
Ian
Thank you Janet - some of these sculptures are remarkably realistic.
Ian
Ian