Sculptors create dreams from sand at Belgian festival

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A sand carver works on a sculpture of The Judgement of Cambyses, originally by Dutch artist Gerard David.
A sand carver works on a sculpture of “The Judgement of Cambyses,” originally by Dutch artist Gerard David. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand carver works on a sculpture of a woman, wearing a large brim hat and sunglasses, sitting inside the safe of a bank, a bag of money by her side.
A sand carver works on a sculpture of a woman wearing a large-brim hat and sunglasses, sitting inside a safe in a bank, with a bag of money by her side. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand sculpture depicting an animal shelter scene, along with a child hugging a dog.
A sand sculpture depicting an animal shelter scene, along with a child hugging a dog Reuters/Yves Herman

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A carver puts finishing touches to a sand sculpture showing a librarian surrounded by books and a cat sleeping on the desk.
A carver puts finishing touches on a sand sculpture showing a librarian surrounded by books and a cat sleeping on the desk. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand carver works on a recreation of a large cathedral.
A sand carver works on a recreation of a cathedral. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A man sculpts zoo animals out of sand.
A man sculpts zoo animals out of sand. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand sculpture depicts a waiter carrying a tray of drinks.
A sand sculpture depicts a waiter carrying a tray of drinks. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A man works on the detail for his stained glass cathedral sand sculpture.
A man works on the details of his cathedral sand sculpture. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand sculpture in the image of the Belgian department of defense.
A sand sculpture in the image of the Belgian department of defense Reuters/Yves Herman

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A cartoon Italian chef holds a pizza.
A cartoon Italian chef holds a pizza. Reuters/Yves Herman

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Three sand buildings
Three sand buildings Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand astronomer looks into a telescope.
A sand astronomer looks into a telescope. Reuters/Yves Herman

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A sand carver works on a caricature of French actor Louis de Funes.
A sand carver works on a caricature of French actor Louis de Funes. Reuters/Yves Herman

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