Built on sand
A pancake goes flying high into the air, launched as part of a sandy installation created by Christopher Robbins’ team at the second annual Artist Sandcastle Competition in Far Rockaway, New York City.
Having emerged from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy last year, the beach again hosted artists competing to impress judges and win prizes with their quirky creations.
A sand shark made by members of Marc Andre Robinson's team bares its teeth.
A female member of Christopher Robbins' team sticks her tongue out.
Another member of Christopher Robbins' team sculpts the edge of his sand structure.
A gold-clad member of the "Ghost of a Dream" team holds up a small shovel.
Members of "Ghost of a Dream" present their castle.
People pause to look at a castle on the seafront.
Members of "Ghost of a Dream" wade into the sea after participating in the competition.
