Yesterday I posted a picture of this Inukshuk for my Silent Sunday post and had such a range of confused comments, I thought I should take this opportunity to link up with the lovely Charly at PODcast and explain my picture.
This is an Inukshuk.
Inukshuk means “in the likeness of a person” or thereabouts and is traditionally used by Inuits to mark a safe passage, a place of respect, a good hunting ground or similar.
They can be seen all over rural Canada, at the lookout point at the end of a hike, along the roads or as shown here along the shores of Georgian bay.
I don’t suppose this one was built by an Inuit! but I still think they are a thing of beauty and I was very pleased to get a half decent shot of these ones.
I’m so pleased you shared this; saved me a lot of Googling! They are beautiful
Oh wow what a fascinating story Lou (I’m behind with my Silent Sunday!). These are wonderful, must have been incredible seeing one of these for the first time. Great to capture, what an awesome photo. Thank you so much for sharing with #whatsthestory
Stunning photos! I spent the summer in Green Bay in Nova Scotia a few years ago and there was an Inukshuk near the house there. They are so beautiful to look at and are imbued with such power. My Canadian mother in law gave me one on a key ring as a memento – not quite the same as seeing them in real life though! #whatsthestory
All of those photos are so gorgeous. I love seeing these things x
Wow ! Simply amazing and wonderful shot captured. This is what I call perfect sunday spent at perfect place. Good place for silent lovers.
These are amazing! Looks like a really beautiful place to live.
Fascinating, thank you for the explanation
Fantastic – never heard of these before.
oh yeh close INUSHUK, still gonna get one when we visit next, unless I can build my own from Brightlingsea beach!
Oh wow that is fascinating. I liked your photo on Sunday, so now I know the story! Thanks for sharing x
They are lovely! We have plenty of beauty sites here that contain rocks that are piled up, but not in person form…
They are amazing to look at. A bit spiritual too. I feel calm when I look at them #whatsthestory