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The 44th Sand Sculpture Contest took place in San Francisco, California, bringing together participants and spectators for one of the city’s long-running annual events.
Thousands of people gathered at Ocean Beach, the wide stretch of Pacific coastline on the western edge of the city, to take part in the competition.
Participants worked with nothing more than sand and water, shaping the beach into large-scale sculptures that stood out against the ocean backdrop.
Teams of builders, ranging from families and friends to groups of experienced sculptors, spent hours carving and smoothing their creations by hand.
The giant sculptures featured a wide range of designs, with each team adding its own details and artistic style to its work.
Crowds walked along the shoreline throughout the event to view the finished pieces up close and watch builders put the final touches on their designs.
The contest has become a familiar tradition for many San Francisco residents, who return to the beach each year to build, compete, and enjoy the creative atmosphere.
Because the sculptures are made entirely of sand, they are temporary, and the incoming tide and wind will gradually wear them away after the event ends.
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