Waiting for a little night music!
The sun starts to set on FIESA, in the Algarve
Click on any photo to view the gallery
What ARE they thinking?
Disapproving of Willy Wonka?
It’s Show Time!
What? Β What did I say?
Not late again!
I’ve visited the International Sand Sculpture FIESA, at Pera, several times, but never in the evening. This Summer I arrived just as the sun was starting to fade. Β At first I wandered, nodding and smiling in recognition, and admiring the craftsmanship. Β Choosing favourites. Β Gradually the sand sculptures took on colour. Β Just a spotlight or two at first.
Time to sit in the cafe with Laurel and Hardy, and wait
For the colours to deepen
Enhancing the drama
With a smile or two
And a frown!
Don’t knock the d-j!
Or the world’s greatest rock band
I imagine you’ve guessed that the theme this year is Music. Β FIESA started in 2003 and runs from late March till October each year, so if you happen to be in the area, you just have time! Β Full details are on the link.
Hope I’ve kept you entertained for a little while. Β Have a great weekend and don’t forget to join me on Monday for a walk. Β Better just pop in on Cate first, with your Six word Saturday.
restlessjo 
Such breathtaking sculptures, Jo. I’ve never seen anything like this before. Now I want to know how the artists manage not to tread all over them whilst they’re working on them. Such an amazing talent Thanks for sharing. They’ll be in my mind for quite a while, I’m sure. π
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That’s an interesting question, Ad. Just when I got suggestions in on how it all holds together in the rain. π¦ Rain? What rain? π They’re great, aren’t they?
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Hahaha. We like to get you racking your brain. π
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These sand sculptures never cease to amaze me. I have seen daylight photos of them before but yours are the first night ones I have seen. Love the way you show us how they light up.
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It was quite fascinating to hang around and watch. π
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Absolutely riveting Jo and now the penny has dropped and I know what you are on about with sand and 6WS… These are lovely when they are all lit up.
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I knew you’d get there eventually, Pauline. π I’m just too smart for my own good sometimes.
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:0 :)….
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These are terrific…
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They really were beautiful! π
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Love those sand sculptures – I struggle with a basic castle!
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Good job you’ve got the grandkids for backup π They’d have liked these.
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An amazing collection of sculptures and photos. I think I prefer them in daylight, although your night- shooting is lovely. My beaches don’t produce such wonders.
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I was impressed with how well my little camera coped with the night shots, Meg. The attention to detail in the park and the expressions on faces are what amaze me. (it’s actually quite far from the sea, which doesn’t seem right somehow) π
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Wow! Fabulous! I wanna see that!
Alison
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It is good- I agree π π
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veramente impressionanti! ottime anche nella versione notturno-psichedelica!
passa una domenica serena cara Giovanna!
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Happy Sunday, Annalisa! I thought you might like the drama π
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Wowza!
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Good fun, Ron! π
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Astounding artistry, Jo — thanks so much! π
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They must weep when it’s October and time to rake it all down, but I suppose the challenge is to do it all again! π A nice one for sharing, Jet.
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This is absolutely amazing, Jo. When I first started looking at the pictures I thought, “This can’t be sand, can it?” Wow, wow, wow. Thank you so much for these pics. What an awesome event – and such talent! π
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Think of the fun, playing in sand! But how they make it ‘stay’ is beyond me. π
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I am glad that’s beyond you, too. And what happens if it rains? I suppose it doesn’t!
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Wiser folks have suggested epoxy and water in the finish, or some kind of cement in the mix. Makes sense! π
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I’ve never seen something so amazing, Jo. I can’t imagine the patience one must have to construct these sculptures. Thank you for sharing this!
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I love what they do, Jill. Humour, drama… it’s all there π
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Girlfriend, this is incredible .. never seen anything like – talk about talented artists. You kept me entertained for sure … I love the man and his horse. What an imagination those artist has. Thanks for brighten my evening up.
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Hi Vivi! I was just looking at your lovely postcard from Gdansk (thank you π ), and up you popped. It was like rubbing a magic lantern π Great to see the park lit up. I’ve been there a few times and I’m always astounded at the sculptures.
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Yes, I’m a bit like a genie *laughing … glad you got your card. It was hard to chose witch one to buy .. so many beautiful ones.
Your little camera really do magic .. and I think you have magic in your eyes too.
Amazing job they done .. never seen anything like it.
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I love the card- it has so much atmosphere! Going to have to add Gdansk to my list π
I was pleased with the night time shots, Vivi. I really didn’t know how well they’d come out. It’s a little good ‘un. π Thanks, darlin’. Been watching ‘Strictly’ so lots of catching up to do.
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I’m going back in May next year.. but I will be staying in Sopot. You would love Gdansk – and there is really cheap flights to Gdansk. Wizz air. Sure you have them in UK too.
You carry on with your catching up .. I’m watching the US version .. Dancing with the stars … I miss Glen this year. Big Saturday hug …
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Thank you! Big hug back π
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Wow, stunning!!! π
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Thank you very much π
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I love the double entendre, sand sculptures and music of many genres. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Mlissabeth π It’s always good to share something a little different and I had fun with it. Thank you!
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Wonderful, I love the mad hatter the best π
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He’s always a favourite of mine, Seonaid π
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WOW! The addition of the lights make it even more spectacular! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
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Fun, aren’t they? π I enjoyed seeing them illuminated too π
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wowee- amazing!
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Brilliant, aren’t they? π
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fantastyczne !
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Tak, dokladnie π
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Really cool Jo! I especially like them all colorful and bright at night.
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I wasn’t sure at first, but it was worth waiting for, Nicole. π
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