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Wordless Wednesday: Dragonfly Sculpture

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Wordless Wednesday: Dragonfly Sculpture

 

 

I've always admired those who create sand sculptures, some of which can be pretty amazing.

 

We recently stayed a couple of days in Wailea, Maui and the resort had a big sandbox which featured a new sand sculpture each week. The first morning we were there we went for a walk along the beach and found that week's feature - a huge dragonfly. Pretty impressive, don't you think?

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Comments (28)

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Beutiful. Ahhh Wailea, Maui. My second home for many years (since 1975). I was married there at The Grand Wailea and spent many vacations there. I discovered Willie K there about 20 years ago.

Aug 07, 2019 09:07 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS, this is a great piece of art, thank you for sharing it with us. Sadly, it takes a long time to build something this beautiful but seconds to destroy, similar to many things in life.

Aug 08, 2019 01:07 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love seeing stuff like that too, I am so glad you shared this with us!  I enjoy watching people create such things, I doubt I could ever do it myself.

Aug 08, 2019 06:56 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

That's a wow, Jeff! It is impressive. Do you know who did these sculptures?

Aug 08, 2019 07:10 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

So true Leif Price  I cannot imagine doing this. I wish we were there to see it being created!

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 07:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I always enjoy seeing these Kathy Streib 

Here's one we saw in San Diego after the Orlando shooting tragedy.

Orlando Memorial in sand at Coronado CA

Aug 08, 2019 08:02 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeff- I am amazed!!!  You have to love the creativity of people. 

Aug 08, 2019 09:47 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

You're a lucky guy in many ways,  Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, ePRO, CRS, RCS-D

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 08:04 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

That's so true Beth Atalay !

It was fun to see, and wonder how it was created!

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 08:06 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I KNOW I could never do something like this Brian England . I would have enjoyed seeing it being created.

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 08:07 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff that is an amazing sand sculpture.  It requires a lot of talent to produce something like that.

Aug 08, 2019 08:11 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Nina Hollander 

No, the signage only said it was something the resort created every week - no specific person mentioned. I can't imagine being able to do this.

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 08:22 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Me neither, Jeff Dowler, CRS Do you think this job is in someone's job description?

Aug 08, 2019 08:34 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Nina Hollander 


Can you imagine? Perhaps they have a company/individual that does this for them, or a very talented employee. It was certainly in a wonderful work location along the ocean!


Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 11:37 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Jeff- That is way cool and that one in your comments is even more so. 

Aug 08, 2019 09:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

A LOT of talent AND patience George Souto ! And some pretty good planning as you build! Far beyond my pay-grade.

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 11:35 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you Sharon Lee . I had forgotten about the one I had of the Orlando Memorial until I wa writing my comment. Truly amazing. But that dragonfly impressed the heck out of me and is certainly a far cry from any sand creations I have ever made!

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 11:41 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have a fascination with dragonflies.  They often appear in my yard in various colors - Red, Orange, Blue, Green.  I've never seen one like the one pictured.  I'd like to have it in my backyard!

Aug 08, 2019 04:48 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat 

We saw some wonderful dragonflies in Maui - they were huge!! I love tha various colors!

We see some around our home but not all that often - they are fascinating to watch!

Jeff

Aug 08, 2019 08:48 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I want the job of recreating the featured sculpture each week, Jeff! I can't imagine the job satisfaction - the beach would give you so much inspiration, wouldn't it?!

I do often wonder how the artists bear to watch their works of art washed away though. 

Aug 10, 2019 10:54 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Debe Maxwell, CRS 

That would be quite the job, and place to work, if one had the skills.

I think it WOULD be hard to know your creation is short lived, but knowing many will walk by and enjoy it likely helps.

Jeff

Aug 10, 2019 02:18 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

That's a great point, Jeff!  Knowing you made someone smile every day - yes, that's a win!

Aug 10, 2019 03:37 PM