2013 Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival

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Montreal’s Jonathan Bouchard took first place at this year’s annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, with his octopus creation entitled, “Let Me Spread Ink.” Bouchard won $5,000 for his entry.



Montreal’s Jonathan Bouchard took first place at this year’s annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, with his octopus creation entitled, “Let Me Spread Ink.” Bouchard won $5,000 for his entry.


Montreal’s Jonathan Bouchard took first place at this year’s annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, with his octopus creation entitled, “Let Me Spread Ink.” Bouchard won $5,000 for his entry.


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A closer look at the intricate detail from Bouchard's winner.

A closer look at the intricate detail from Bouchard's winner.


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Dan Belcher won second place and a $4,000 prize for his entry, “Breaking Out.” Belcher hails from St. Louis.

Dan Belcher won second place and a $4,000 prize for his entry, “Breaking Out.” Belcher hails from St. Louis.


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Benjamin Probanza, from Acapulco, Mexico, was a third-place winner with “Escuchando La Vida Y La Muerte (Listening to Life and Death).”

Benjamin Probanza, from Acapulco, Mexico, was a third-place winner with “Escuchando La Vida Y La Muerte (Listening to Life and Death).”


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The other side of Probanza's sculpture presented a mirror image of the front. The sculptor took home $3,000 for his effort.

The other side of Probanza's sculpture presented a mirror image of the front. The sculptor took home $3,000 for his effort.


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Holland’s Edith van de Wetering won fourth place and $2,000 with his structure entitled, “My Own Quiet Place.”

Holland’s Edith van de Wetering won fourth place and $2,000 with his structure entitled, “My Own Quiet Place.”


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Walter McDonald, from South Padre Island, Fla., was the people’s choice winner with “Step Up,” a majestic take on the traditional sand castle.

Walter McDonald, from South Padre Island, Fla., was the people’s choice winner with “Step Up,” a majestic take on the traditional sand castle.


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Groveland's Justin Gordon entered the competition with "The Watering Hole."

Groveland's Justin Gordon entered the competition with "The Watering Hole."


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“Phoenix Rising” by Steve Topazio, from Tiverton, R.I.

“Phoenix Rising” by Steve Topazio, from Tiverton, R.I.


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“Into the Fold,” by Marianne Guinto, who hails from Key West, Fla.

“Into the Fold,” by Marianne Guinto, who hails from Key West, Fla.


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“Imprinted,” by Sue McGrew, from Tacoma, Wash.

“Imprinted,” by Sue McGrew, from Tacoma, Wash.


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“The Wasteland,” by Chris Guinto from Key West, Fla.

“The Wasteland,” by Chris Guinto from Key West, Fla.


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Holland’s Wilfred Stijer entered with “Moving In.”

Holland’s Wilfred Stijer entered with “Moving In.”


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Rusty Croft, from Carmel, Calif., sculpted a tranquil scene with “Peace of Mind.”

Rusty Croft, from Carmel, Calif., sculpted a tranquil scene with “Peace of Mind.”


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The depiction of an ear adorned the rear side of Croft's sculpture.

The depiction of an ear adorned the rear side of Croft's sculpture.


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“Boston Strong” is the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, taking place through Sunday. Take a look at some of the amazing works of art that sand sculptors from around the world are creating this weekend.

“Boston Strong” was the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival.


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Boston Marathon first responders were honored in the central structure....

Boston Marathon first responders were honored in the central structure....


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...as were notable heroes such as Carlos Arredondo (left).


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Boston Marathon runners appear to be fighting against a serpent in the central sculpture.

Boston Marathon runners appeared to be fighting against a serpent in the central sculpture.


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The early stages of Probanza's entry.

The early stages of Probanza's entry.


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A sculpture appears to suggest the texture of love.

Dan Doubleday, from Treasure Island, Fla., seems doubled over himself with his creation.


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A sculpture appears to suggest the texture of love.

The early stages of


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Groveland braved the 100-degree heat on Friday to work on his entry.

Groveland braved the 100-degree heat on Friday to work on his entry.


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Topazio crafted his entry on Friday.

Topazio crafted his entry on Friday.


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Belcher crafted a man's chest from his sand sculpture.

Belcher crafted a man's chest from his sand sculpture.


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A sculptor stared into the eyes of her entry as she worked in the heat at Revere Beach.

A sculptor stared into the eyes of her entry as she worked in the heat at Revere Beach.


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Bouchard used a straw to clear debris as he worked on his entry.

Bouchard used a straw to clear debris as he worked on his entry.


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Key West's Marianne Guinto appeared to have a nose for her vision.

Guinto appeared to have a nose for her vision.


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A sculptor peered through an arch in his sand castle.

A sculptor peered through an arch in his sand castle.


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Stijer worked in the searing sun with the aid of an umbrella to keep the rays at a minumum.

Stijer worked in the searing sun with the aid of an umbrella to keep the rays at a minumum.


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Awards were handed out on Saturday. A fireworks display that was slated to take place Saturday evening was postponed until Sunday night.

Awards were handed out on Saturday. A fireworks display that was slated to take place Saturday evening was postponed until Sunday night.


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The 2013 festival, the 10th annual, was Revere Beach's largest to date.

The 2013 festival, the 10th annual, was Revere Beach's largest to date.


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