Showing posts with label NSW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NSW. Show all posts

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Stanwell Tops, NSW - Icarus Flies












































































































































































































No melting wax was involved here, but I am reminded of the Greek legend of Icarus, when I see the bird people off the cliff slopes of Bald Hill at Stanwell Tops, just sited on the south side of Sydney's Royal National Park. On this occasion, the art of flight has been achieved, whether one heads into the direction of the rising sun, or more precisely towards the hillsides of the northern villages leading into the city and harbour of Wollongong. The combination of supporting wind, effective design and human spirit has provided a most spectacular show and capability.

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