Journalism of Courage
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)
