Sudarsan Pattnaik participates in Sand Sculpting World Cup

Indian sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik participated in DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup competition that ended in Atlantic City on June 22.
The Odisha-based sculptor, was the sole participant from India in the competition that featured 20 other sculptors from around the world. (Source: AP)

Sculptor Aleksei Diakov, of Russia, details his sculpture during the competition. (Source: AP)

The competitors had four days to complete their sand sculptures. (Source: AP)

Competitors from around the world line up for a group photo during the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup on the beach off Virginia Avenue. The showcase will be open till July 6. (Source: AP)

Jooheng Tan, of Singapore, works on his sand creation during the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup. Each competitor got to use 500 tonnes of sand. (Source: AP)

Mark Anderson, of the United Kingdom, works on his sand creation during the DO AC Sand Sculpting World Cup. The competition is organised by the Atlantic City Alliance. (Source: AP)

Pavel Mylnikov, of Russia, details his sculpture. Sand sculpting has been popular in Atlantic city since 1897. (Source: AP)

Rich Varano, of New Smyrna Beach, poses with his sand creation during the competition. (Source: AP)