When I think of sand castles, I think of the overturned bucket full of sand that my 4-year-old nephew sets up on the beach. Of course, that’s usually followed by my 3-year-old niece coming along like Godzilla stomping the tower to the ground. This gallery of sand castles shows creations that are quite a bit more complex. I don’t think I have the patience for competitive sand sculpting, but I have to say that these folks do an excellent job. Click on the thumbnail to see a larger image of one of my favorites.