PJ's Studio: Coney Island

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Coney Island Sand Sculpture Contest – 2024

It’s been a while since I last checked out the sand sculpture contest at Coney Island, so I made a note of it on my calendar this year.

Then I kept my fingers crossed for good weather.

As it turned out the weather was ok.

But the forecast called for rain, and we did have a few sprinkles, so that probably cut down turnout a bit.

Luckily though there wasn’t a downpour until dusk. Sadly, it probably destroyed everyone’s hard work.

They always invite a couple of pros and give them a front row seat, to make sure fans have something to see.

But families get into the act too.

I had to tease this guy who sat there the entire time watching his girlfriend do all the work. But I guess it never hurts to bring along a fan for encouragement.

This was the only castle I spotted.

I think this was a sea gull in progress – Jonathan Livingston I presume. 😊

Needless to say, a good time was had by all.

Here’s some other blogs from Coney Island…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/06/coney-island-3.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/08/sand-sculptures.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/07/mermaid-parade-2.html

Cheers!

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Coney Island 3

Nathan's recent celebration of their 100th birthday

got me thinking about Coney Island,

so I figured it was time to post another set of pictures.

It's such a jumble of rides in a small space that it's really fun to shoot.

It's even more fun with the buildings in the background.

I wonder what it's like to live in those buildings.

Probably some great photo oops.

Unfortunately the aquarium was a bit of a disappointment.

But you still get to have Nathan's french fries when you visit,

so it's still worth the trip.

Here's some previous blogs...

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2013/09/coney-island.html

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/04/coney-island-2.html

http://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/08/sand-sculptures.html

Cheers!