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I designed a plywood form to create the initial column. Once it ‘sets’ in the form, I take the form off and start carving!
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Jimmy!
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This group loved to sing. They looked a bit mysterious at night
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A late season experiment for next year. I sometimes carve on two sides
The octagonal form I designed to create the original snow column. Once the snow is packed in, the carving begins
The process of creation. It takes just over an hour to carve
Bryan in our backyard
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Arjan 9 years ago
Your neighbours must love you, would be really great to have this in my street :) I would like to suggest to change your photography, the HDR shots and high contrast make some of the statues look really fake. The Jimmy photo is by far my favourite because it just looks the most natural.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you for your comment Arjan. I've been thinking about this issue. Your comment confirms my concerns about over filtering...
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BeckoningChasm 9 years ago
This is amazingly creative stuff. Well done! It makes me want to try this, except for the fact that I can't stand snow...
ShaktiK.C 9 years ago
I don't know but pictures look so fake. But not sure about sculptures. They are cool.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
Ok that confirms that I should use less filtering on the photos. Thanks for the feedback.
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MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
You are correct. Shovel. Hard work! Fluffy snow is better. I pack it in and leave it for an hour. Takes less than a 1/2 hour to load it.
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JasminkaTanner 9 years ago
This looks kinda photoshopped, but if it's not then they did a good job.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
I have learned that I'm using too many filters. Next year more natural. Thanks.
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MelissaScott 9 years ago
You need to recreate the snowmen from the Calvin and Hobbes series. :) These are fantastic!
Arjan 9 years ago
Your neighbours must love you, would be really great to have this in my street :) I would like to suggest to change your photography, the HDR shots and high contrast make some of the statues look really fake. The Jimmy photo is by far my favourite because it just looks the most natural.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
Thank you for your comment Arjan. I've been thinking about this issue. Your comment confirms my concerns about over filtering...
Load More Replies... BeckoningChasm 9 years ago
This is amazingly creative stuff. Well done! It makes me want to try this, except for the fact that I can't stand snow...
ShaktiK.C 9 years ago
I don't know but pictures look so fake. But not sure about sculptures. They are cool.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
Ok that confirms that I should use less filtering on the photos. Thanks for the feedback.
Load More Replies... MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
You are correct. Shovel. Hard work! Fluffy snow is better. I pack it in and leave it for an hour. Takes less than a 1/2 hour to load it.
Load More Replies... JasminkaTanner 9 years ago
This looks kinda photoshopped, but if it's not then they did a good job.
MattMorris (Post author) 9 years ago
I have learned that I'm using too many filters. Next year more natural. Thanks.
Load More Replies... MelissaScott 9 years ago
You need to recreate the snowmen from the Calvin and Hobbes series. :) These are fantastic!
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