Using packed snow blocks as a base, teams of sculptors produce towering works of art that put your average snowman to shame. From abstract sculptures to full scale buildings, anything is possible when you combine tons of snow and talent. Once again, we present some spectacular snow sculptures from all over the world. So put down your carrot and snow shovel and check out these massive masterpieces!
Lindsy – A massive sculpture in China:
Chillkoot – It’s amazing that this sculpture can even support itself:
Roger Moen – This hand has an interesting texture:
Just-Jen – The Taj Mahal in snow:
R Todd king – These wild horses are full of movement and beauty:
A nighttime shot of a rooster looks really cool with the colored lights:
Christopher Chan This Japanese style building is unbelievably detailed:
Adam Pretty – A large, peaceful Buddha:
Two very ornate Buddhas tower over onlookers:
Sheng Li – A team of artists work on this massive sculpture at the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China:
Sacbee – The people in this picture give a good sense of the scale of this sculpture:
The blue lights make this sculpture even more tranquil:
Rdawg – A girl and a dragon:
Kids and cake make a playful sculpture:
The lens on this camera is big enough for someone to walk in:
Canadian Snow Sculpture Team – Classical statue sculpture:
Great detail in the foliage on this one:
This little village scene was part of a larger piece:
Bette Erikson – I can’t even imagine how this hollow globe was made:
Guadalupe laiz – Owl in a tree trunk:
Out There – A warrior on his horse:
A playful sculpture of a cat:
This large horse head looks like a chess piece:
This geometric sculpture is impressive.
Unknown – Life-sized dinosaurs:
Hakkaido – The detail of this sculpture is simply amazing:
ViajesMag – Absolutely stunning sculpture in Sapporo Japan:
Further resources
– International Snow Sculpting Competition
– Make your own snow sculpture
– Snow sculpture Wiki
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