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"Inukshuk" what is a photo post without a story

2007.11.26
In the Baffin region of Canada's Arctic, the traditional meaning of an Inukshuk was to act as a compass or guide for a safe journey. The Inukshuk, like ancient trackers, helped guide people seeking their way through the wilderness. An Inukshuk on land with two arms and legs means there is a valley. At the end of this valley, you will be able to go in two directions. Today, this serves as a reminder that we always have a choice in the direction we choose to take in our lives.

Erected to make the way easier and safer for those who follow, an Inukshuk represents safety and nourishment, trust and reassurance. The Inukshuk guided people across the frozen tundra and gave them hope in barren places to handle hardships they encountered. These primitive, stone images showed the way ahead... pointing you in the direction you wanted to go. Had they been able to speak, I am certain they would have said... "Here is the road. It is safe. You can meet the demands that this path holds. You can reach your goals and attain your vision of where you want to be."





The first photo is from Mosaic culture in Montreal.

May the Inukshuk be your guide for a safe journey throughout life’s travels.

Let it always guide you home.
The Inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) meaning "in the image of man", are magnificent lifelike figures of stone which were erected by the Inuit people and are unique to the Canadian Arctic. Standing along Canada's most northern shores, they endure as eternal symbols of leadership, encouraging the importance of friendship and reminding us of our dependence upon one another.
27 Comments
brodmac interesting and educational, great set.
brodmac · 2007-11-26: 20:37
ranginkamaan wow, very nice shots1
ranginkamaan · 2007-11-26: 22:31
vollenda These are gorgeous, even more so for their beautiful meaning. #4 is WOW!
vollenda · 2007-11-26: 23:24
peregol Wow!!! Great set
peregol · 2007-11-27: 00:55
vuisingmavis WOW!! fantastic shots u got there!!
vuisingmavis · 2007-11-27: 03:41
storytaylor out of this world. fantastic pictures
storytaylor · 2007-11-27: 03:53
davidcardona Superb! Well done!
davidcardona · 2007-11-27: 05:06
davidcardona I added pics number one and five! Thanks for sharing!
davidcardona · 2007-11-27: 05:10
facan Wow!!! Classic!!!
facan · 2007-11-27: 05:19
mybigbackyard What a great post! Love the images and your explanations.
mybigbackyard · 2007-11-27: 07:21
tbranscum Great set!
tbranscum · 2007-11-27: 07:55
ronin53 :-)
ronin53 · 2007-11-27: 09:50
flipado you have some extremely beautiful images here... and we love your new customization! :)
flipado · 2007-11-27: 09:53
jonrake absolutely fascinating ... great series
jonrake · 2007-11-27: 14:11
Michka43 great set !!
Michka43 · 2007-11-27: 14:51
eljapa Compliments what a nice set, another place to go once..
Could make a trip around the world to all the beautiful places i'v seen on photoblog...
eljapa · 2007-11-27: 15:40
easylife #4 what a blue sky!!!!!
easylife · 2007-11-27: 15:46
garysktam Maggie... love this set. I saved no.4 to my fav.
garysktam · 2007-11-27: 17:56
LeleneCherie J'aime tous ces paysages, si reposants! Merci pour ton post!
LeleneCherie · 2007-11-27: 17:57
chrisfly Fantastic naturephotos! Awesome, especially #1, #2, #4 and #6...
chrisfly · 2007-11-28: 03:06
Hayal nice set
Hayal · 2007-11-28: 11:27
Karibbean awesome set!
Karibbean · 2007-11-28: 11:36
dweiskir Beautiful and informative set. I love the color of #4.
dweiskir · 2007-11-28: 12:07
PEXRI nice set
PEXRI · 2007-11-29: 12:24
giodinu good set
giodinu · 2007-12-01: 03:10
Carley Absolutely gorgeous!! I've never seen an inukshuk in life...only in giftshops...... They are magnificent....as are your shots!
Carley · 2007-12-01: 11:09
JuliaGotz always great work.
JuliaGotz · 2007-12-08: 16:36
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