Spectacular Sand Sculptures

In 2008, the Annual Sand Sculpture Festival was held on a Portuguese beach. It was open to the public in Pera on May 22. It is said to be that there is a total of 60 huge sculptures made by professional and amateur artists from around the globe. Last year the theme was 'Hollywood' this included superhero, action, scifi and non-fictional characters from all sorts of movies. The artists used more then 35,000 tons of sand to create these wonderful works of art.

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Introduction

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The Introduction to the 2008 Annual Sand Sculpture Festival.

Incredible Hulk

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Now that is one person thing I WONT mess with.

Wizard Of Oz

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Yellow Brick Road? The road don't look too yellow.

Hogwarts Express

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What time does the train leave? Quick don't miss it.

Mount Rushmore

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Replica of the famous Mount Rushmore. Pretty good.

The Simpsons

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When was this ever a happy family? Always mischievous.

Happy Shrek

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Aww look at Baby Shrek.

Superman Save Me

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A lot of people say he looks like Gordon Brown. It really does.

Darth Vader

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For all those Star wars lovers. See there is a place for everyone.

Phoenix

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Just look at the detail. Wouldn't be surprised if it got up and flew away.

Batman

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Batman looks pretty fat. His new name shall be Fatman.

Dracula

Come on Dracula she already dead, let her rest in peace.

Bond. James Bond

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Pretty ugly car for a cool guy.

We Come In Peace

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Do they really come in peace or are they here to take over?

The Lion, The Witch and The Wordrobe

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Comments

Those are absolutely fantastic! Nice work of art. The one with the Hollywood looks really beautiful, i wish i could see something like a miniature of Nevada.

wow!
what a great master pieces that have been shown over here. i can not even imagine what level of working is required for the development of such things.