Wednesday 12 August 2009

Sand sculpture extravaganza in Parksville

Gabriola's Sand Festival is not the only place where you can appreciate the amazing skill of the sand sculptor.
Last weekend saw the 2009 Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition held at Parksville Beach on Vancouver Island. Despite some anxious moments on Saturday as the breeze swept in from the ocean, some fabulous results wowed the crowds. Photographs courtesy of the Oceanside Star.
The Sand Boxers, of Victoria, pose with their $7,300 winner in the team category: "It Has A Ring To It".
Brett Stocker works on "The Portcullis".
Bruce Waugh puts the finishing touches to "On Thin Ice".
Denis Kleine finishing his sculpture titled "Grateful"
Karen Fralich’s creation "Snow Heaven" was a favourite in the solo category
Peter Vogelaar puts the finishing touches to ‘Dreams of Gold,’ winning the solo category of the 2009 Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition, taking home $3,800.

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