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March 08 2008
Amazing Sand Castles

The contestants in the 2007 sand castles competition, held at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, in the Fraser Valley of B.C. Canada, rise to the level of fine art -- and they’re made entirely from sand!  

Take a look, and you’ll be amazed. I know I was. 

And, should the inspiration strike you to try your hand at building sandcastles this summer, the website www.SandCastleCentral.com will give you a peek behind the wizard’s curtain. Their site offers all kinds of tips and how-to’s of how to create your own works of art from sand.  

Oh, and one last thing.  

As you look at these incredible sandcastles, let them be a reminder of what you can build once you really put your mind to it and focus on what truly makes you happy!  

Professional sandcastle builder Jenny Rossen is a wonderful role model for leading a life of your own making.  

Can you imagine? If someone can actually make a living building sandcastles then what are YOU waiting for? Take control of your life and your health, manifest your dreams, and start building a life that is right for you.

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Dekalb
[ Joined on 06/06 ] [ Posted on February 16, 2008 ]
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These are beautiful, it's sad though, that like ice sculptures, they're fragile and won't last long without special care and protection.
Art does imitate life.
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EQ
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  Mercola
Just like the Tibetan sand paintings, these can teach us the value of impermanence & acceptance.  It doesn't need to be sad.
  
  
chrisun
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I am so grateful that these people share the joy of their talent with us.  Makes my day a happy one!
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samurai
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WOW!  How is it that some people are given such divine talent?  I don't think you necessarily learn such talent; it must be innate.
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Russ Bianchi
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The remarkable abundance of the mind to create is indeed a wonder manifested here, in simple snad.
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4Hand Healthy
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Everybody has a gift or gifts.Some just don't have the gift of visual art.Even though gifts may be innate the talent must be cultivated and honed.
Mercola
  
Islander
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  Mercola

Right, Russ. Just think what the same minds could do with complex snad!

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PALADIN211
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  Mercola

Please define "snad".

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Masonsmama
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  Mercola

Russ and Islander,

I am a big fan of watching my 18 month old build snad castles :)

  
  
EQ
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I love the dragon eating the guy with the sand shovel.  I imagined one of the sand artists building their sculpture, and the dragon just popped out of the sand.  Very funny, in a dark humor sort of way.
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Aaltrude
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I'd love to watch these being created. It must be awe inspiring to watch these rise out of the sand.
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mmc88121
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Wow, it is amazing what you can do with time and sand, and maybe a few tools.

Mary
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shaneperrone
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Wish i could build those :D
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Lynn Joy
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Such remarkable talent. What a wonderful way to share it with the rest of the world.

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Katie B
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Amazing is right!  If I could sculpt like this in clay or stone, I would go pro.
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Phoenix
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These photos are amazing and beautiful, and they are a joy to look at. They do make one stop and think about building anything that the mind can imagine. No one has to be a professional to do this. Just playing in the sand, or with clay, can bring about change for the better. Life is fragile, just like the sand castles.

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thefarmer`sdaughter
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These are "awesome" ! What a joy to see them! It gets my own creative juices flowing...thanks!

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bmc
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Thanks for the photos Dr, M. I just wish I could see them for real. the details are staggering.

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proteintype
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