Jeff and I have a home right outside Atlantic City, New Jersey. Much of what makes up the City doesn’t enter into my world. But sometimes, every so often, I find this down-the-road-and-to-the-left part of my world fascinating.
We spent the afternoon gazing in utter amazement at the world of sand sculpting. This competition/exhibition was available to tons of curious tourists and locals for FREE! Now, how often do you see something this cool for free?
Artists from around the world gathered to sculpt for spectators, and, of course, the competition was fierce. See if you don’t agree.
Some of the sculptors at work. Simply incredible!
Of course, I had to get a shot of Jeff in because he’s the biggest part of my world.
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Absolutely brilliant, both the pictures and the subjects.. very clever people who do this.. 😉
Yes, indeed, Gerry. So much talent out there. Have a great week. 🙂
Just amazing! Great post.
Thanks! And thanks for the visit! 🙂
Weightless is my favourite- it’s fabulous! Didn’t I see a car with my name on it? 🙂
Watching him sculpt this was wild! She’s a beauty. Maybe your name will come up next time. Although it was close, Jo. 😉
Wow! How lucky you were to be there! I wish I could have seen those sculptors at work. I particularly like the baby/old man (Unwind?).
Unwind had a coil if some sort unraveling on its side. I didn’t get a proper shot of that one. Interesting stuff. 🙂 Thanks for the visit, Trish
I love Rooms for Rent, and the Car for the guy in heaven. Awesome. Besides that, there’s a lot of freakiness and scary stuff. I also like Jeff being hilarious, covering the bits and pieces of the naked lady! OMG.
He’s very accommodating when I request a pose. He’s a trooper. 😉 fun day.
These sculptures are amazing. What a pity they are in a medium that is not long-lasting.
Hence, my (and MANY other) pix for posterity. 😉
Amazing art!
Yes and so much fun to watch. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
absolutely amazing ! thanks for sharing since we couldn’t be there 🙂
My pleasure, for sure. 🙂
I live in Philadelphia. I TOTALLY forgot about this! Thanks for sharing !
They’re there til June 30 I believe. Make the trip! If it doesn’t rain. Ugh!
Thanks for coming by. 🙂
You are welcome. It’s supposed to rain all week !
I know. Sad. Live virtually through me, neighbor. (Collingswood is home base) 🙂
I shall indeed! Kathryn
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The sculptures are INCREDIBLE! A tidal wave of creativity. Love ’em all, although Weightless gets a special accolade from me.
And of course your Jeff, doing his bit for “decorum.”
Yes, Weightless was stunning, but I liked “The Last Apple” best. I think it was the flowing hair. I always wished I had hair like that. 😉 And Jeff? He’s the best! ❤❤❤
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love sand sculpting!
Thank you, george b. 🙂
My Pleasure Gemma!
Raw artistic talent…the sky is the limit for these tremendous talented artist…great
Yes. So much talent and hard work in the hot sun. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
You are welcome and thank you for sharing these fabulous exhibition …
Oh Wow!
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Works of art indeed!
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I saw sand sculpture competitions in The Netherlands and in Berlin. I was always sad, that the sculptures were not created for eternity …
I know it’s not the same, but the pictures make it last longer. 😉
yes, YOUR pictures are a bridge to eternity for the sculptures – we all have to thank you!
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The photos do make them last longer. I’ve seen them take them down almost immediately after they finish them. Great post!
Thanks, Cee. Hope you and Chris are enjoying the new digs. 😉
Fierce indeed!
I can’t sculpt anything but I love it. I hear that for these events, competitors are permitted a type of temporary cement but I’ve never found out what it is. Do you know?
They told us it was sand from Tuckahoe, NJ. The particular person I spoke to said they also used a mixture of Elmer’s glue to spray on the scutpture when it’s done. Maybe some use a special cement, but that’s not what she told us. To each his own, I guess. I’ll stick to play doh. 😉
Wonderful sand sculptures!!!Thanks for sharing!!!
My pleasure! 🙂
So impressive!
It was amazing to witness. And so hot out there on the beach!!!!
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So very talented as you say.
I’m afraid I wont make the grade
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I wouldn’t even come close. I can’t even fill up a bucket, flip it, and make it stick!!! 😉
The artworks are really amazing! Very talented sand sculptors! Thank you for sharing these photographs!
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really awesome sand sculptures! 🙂 I enjoyed this post 🙂
I appreciate that. 😉 Thank you. 😉
I love sand sculptures and there are some brilliant ones here, Gemma. How lucky you were!
Yes, Marianne. Mostly I am lucky. Just not with the lottery! 😉
Hi Gemma ! What a great share this is . How can people get such facial expressions out of ..SAND.. of all things . I trust there were not too many crestfallen faces when a bit dropped off and had to be restarted .. we all know what it’s like when even the most simple upturned sand castle bucket doesn’t come out perfectly Lol
..sorry to be late here I seem along with others on mine to be missing some posts by blog friends ..
This event was fascinating, poppy. I think you would have enjoyed it. It’s a hard thing, keeping up with these blogs and our ‘other lives’. Don’t ever fret about being late. It’s all good. 🙂
Thanks Gem x
Impressive work. So much talent.
Yes. Kind of like ice sculptures in reverse – sort of… 😉
Wow! These are unbelievably good, Gemma. What a lot of patience they must take to build. I’ve never seen any as good as these. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting.
I used to frequent OC Maryland in one of my past lives and was always amazed at the sculptors. Thanks for the revisit. Oh, and hubby’s hand block…funny.
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OMG Gemma…wow and wow again. these are amazing. What a wonderful sight to be able to see and capture.
Welcome back and yup yup. 😉 Fun but soooooo hot!
Thanks Gemma…it is so good to be back.
Well hell’s bells, missy. You were missed!
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Awww…shucks. So nice to hear.
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Thanks! And I appreciate the reblog. 😉
Oh my gosh! So amazing!!! Their talent is extraordinary. So cool you got to see this in person. 🙂
Yup yup. Interesting and fascinating. 🙂