Beach artistry: Minister and sand sculptor Mark Lewis turns simple beach outings into works of art. Using only sand and basic tools, he builds remarkably realistic creations in Weymouth, England, from giant shoes to well-known film and cartoon figures. The hobby started years ago with his children and grew into a passion that draws crowds and inspires others to try it themselves. After learning professional sculpting methods, Lewis began shaping taller, more complex pieces that stand out along the shore until the tide washes them away. Each project is temporary by design, a fleeting display meant to bring joy to anyone who stumbles upon it. For him, the real reward is watching people pause, laugh, and take in the moment.
Renewed hands: After receiving a rare double hand transplant that changed his life, Luka Kriszanac is rebuilding his independence in Zurich, Switzerland. As a child, a severe infection left him without hands, but years later, surgeons at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (U.S.), made it possible for him to regain them. The operation involved carefully matching a donor with similar skin tone, bone structure, and blood type, followed by months of healing and therapy. Now, Kriszanac can hold everyday items, feel warmth and texture, and perform tasks once unimaginable. His recovery continues, but he views the result as nothing short of a miracle, and has a lasting bond with those who made it happen.
