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    Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

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    Ever seen Schubert etched into the sand of a Fife beach? Well, sand art experts Sand In Your Eye took to Elie Beach to celebrate the East Neuk's 'Schubertiad', which is due to take place on the weekend of the 5th and 6th of July.

    1. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      1. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      The creative folks of Sand In Your Eye took to Fife's Elie Beach to recreate Franz Schubert's face in the sand. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    2. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      2. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      The event was part of the 2014 'Schubertiad', which is due to take place at the East Neuk festival on July 5th and 6th. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    3. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      3. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    4. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      4. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Kids join in to celebrate the bizarre sand drawing as it is gradually washed away by the tide. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    5. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      5. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      An aerial photograph taken after the Schubert drawing was completed. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    6. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      6. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      An aerial photograph taken after the Schubert drawing was completed. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    7. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      7. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    8. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      8. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    9. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      9. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      An aerial photograph taken after the Schubert drawing was completed. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    10. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      10. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    11. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      11. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    12. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      12. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    13. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      13. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    14. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      14. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    15. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      15. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach. Picture: Colin Hattersley

    16. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      16. Schubert sand drawing on Elie Beach

      Sadly the drawing had to disappear on the day it was made, being washed away by the tide just hours after it was completed. Picture: Colin Hattersley

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