Showing the Way

Inuksuks are a growing part of Canadian culture and viewers here at 365 seemed to be interested in them in yesterday's shot, so I thought I'd post another pic of one.

I've shown quite a few of these stone people over the past 500+ shots posted here. Here's one of the links explaining some of the history: http://365project.org/sunnygreenwood/365/2011-09-20

In a nut shell, they're figures originally constructed by the Inuit to guide travellers and "show the way". These days they depict strength, fortitude, determination and friendship. One of these years, I'm going to get around to constructing one for one of the gardens.

Many thanks for dropping by.

[carol white]

Super shot and very interesting information!!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

The one on the left reminds me a little of a football player- I think because he has strong rock "legs". This is so peaceful and pretty!

[Rosie Kind]

Great capture and interesting information. You do learn something new every day!

[Paula]

Very interesting!

[Judith Johnson]

Nice detail of the inuksuk. (I didn't know how to spell it!) I have an inuksuk brooch bought for me by a Canadian friend.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

They are very interesting, Anne, and I like how you captured them.

[scooter]

Really interesting!

[Netkonnexion]

Very cool idea and an interesting explanation - thanks for sharing.

[Allison Maltese]

These must very cool to come across on your walk. My late father built one on the head of his trail. I should photograph it for you.

[elkehochban]

Cool! Once, when I visited my favorite spot along the lake, I found that someone had constructed about twenty of them in all shapes and sizes, even on top of some of the larger rocks.

[Anne ❀]

@falcon11 would love to see a pic of it!

[Mike Warren]

The stone column to the right means take a canoe :-) Great shot.

[Lyn]

Neat, thank you for sharing the history with us!

[summerfield]

and don't forget to take a pic when you've built one. :-)

[Michael Elliott]

interesting pic!

[Margaret Tryon]

I think they are excellent. Wonderful shot Anne.

[Diane]

I love the whole idea of inuksuks! Nice photo.

[Leana Niemand]

How very interesting! great shot as well!

[K J Buehl]

Terrific capture! I enjoy the interesting structure and yes, I'd like one for my garden as well! Really neat to see nature and history together!

[Rick Schies]

I've never heard of this before 365. I looked it up and found it very interesting

[bkb in the city]

Great find Anne

[Livia]

Thank you for the explanation! Beautiful shot showing the inuksuks. 8)

[Dione Giorgio]

Do they represent anything, Anne. They are very interesting and the view is so peaceful and beautiful. Love your capture.

[Anne ❀]

@sangwann thanks dione. yes, they're symbols of friendship, strength, determination. there's more info here: http://365project.org/sunnygreenwood/365/2011-09-20

[Carole Imes]

How interesting....Beautiful shot!

[❀ Lynn]

Nice formation.

[Tari]

wondering who is making them now??

[Michael Girard]

Nice shot! I've shot a few of these as well, there's a spot in Ottawa along the river where there are a great many of these guys.