Artistic carvings at Thai competition - in pictures
A competitor creates an intricate design on a papaya during a fruit and vegetable carving contest at the 26th Thailand International Culinary Cup in Bangkok. All photos: AFP
Fruit including melons are used in the carving competition.
A competitor carves a floral design into a watermelon.
Carved fruit and vegetables are displayed for the carving competition.
A carved watermelon at the Thailand International Culinary Cup.
Competitors created designs on fruit such as papayas.
A carved watermelon at the competition.
A watermelon turned into a work of art.
A rose design on a papaya.
A carved melon at the contest in Bangkok.
A carved watermelon at the contest in Bangkok.
A carved melon is displayed for the competition.
A competitor carved an artistic design into a pumpkin.
A delicate design on a melon.
A plant-inspired design on a watermelon.
Watermelons were a popular fruit among competitors.
Carvings by Vietnamese citizen Pham Van Dong are displayed in Bangkok.
Pham Van Dong carves a pattern into a watermelon.
An assortment of fruit and vegetables were used in the carving competition.