Ohio’s Carl J. Jara took both first place and the people’s choice awards at the 13th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Competition at Hampton Beach, N.H. Check out the other amazing entries from the competition.

Marc Lepire, from Quebec, entered with "Protector of the Universe."

Quebec's Guy-Olivier Deveau took home second place with his entry.

Greg J. Grady's "To the Moon" took home the prize for sculptor's choice.

"Childhood Memories" was the theme of Michel Lepire's entry.

"Little Sleep Walker," by David Andrews from Wisconsin.

"Here Comes Trouble," by Sue McGrew, from Washington.

Ontario's Karen Fralich took received a fourth-place prize for "Mirror Mirror."

Justin Gordon's fifth-place entry, "Legislated Liberty." Gordon hails from Massachusetts.

Lighted, nightime viewing will continue through July 7.

Two hundred fifty tons of sand were dropped at the site.

The image of a wizard began to take shape on one of the entries.

Gordon, from Massachusetts, used a straw to distribute sand evenly on his entry. Gordon won the top prize at Hampton in 2010.

This year's 150-ton sponsor centerpiece.

A closer look at the dragon in the centerpiece sculpture.

A knight gave onlookers a serious stare in the centerpiece sculpture.

Each site is provided at least two 55-gallon drums of water with the competitors sharing a hose. The site is not allowed to be wet down prior to the start of the competition, but an unlimited number of buckets may be used.

Quebec’s Deveau, had a statue on hand that he was attempting to duplicate as a work of sand art.

Geico is a sponsor for this year's event...

...as is McDonald's.

Lepire, from Quebec, showed off his Canadian pride as he worked on his entry.

Jara of Ohio, a four-time winner at Hampton Beach, took a step back to survey his work thus far.

A sculptor put the initial touches on his rocket-ship inspired entry.

No power tools or equipment may be used in the plot site.

No molds of any kind may be used. All forms must be removed prior to judging.

First prize in the competition is $3,000. The People's Choice Award carries a prize of $500. Each entrant also receives a $750 fee just for competing.