Strad in the sand: a violin appears on the beach

A huge sand drawing of a Stradivarius violin appeared on the beach at Elie in Fife yesterday, before being washed away sooner than anticipated. It's all to celebrate the East Neuk Festival, which takes place this week.

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   1. Strad in the sand

   The sand drawing took over the whole beach at East Neuk. Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   2. Strad in the sand

   It was created by Sand In Your Eye, a team of artists who specialise in huge 3D drawings on beaches. Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   3. Strad in the sand

   Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   4. Strad in the sand

   Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   5. Strad in the sand

   The drawing was commissioned by the East Neuk Festival, to celebrate the 300-year-old Stradivarius violin loaned to the series of chamber music concerts. Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   6. Benjamin Baker with the sand drawing

   Violinist Benjamin Baker poses with the drawing. Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   7. Strad in the sand

   Despite a successful drawing process, the picture was unfortunately washed away earlier than expected. Photo: Colin Hattersley

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   8. Strad in the sand

   Photo: Colin Hattersley

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    9. Strad in the sand

    Photo: Colin Hattersley

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    10. Strad in the sand

    Photo: Colin Hattersley

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