CAPTION - "A frame of dream dipped in reality" - The sight of Telstra Tower
Even though we never heard an Australian
weatherbee shout “MONSOOOOON” (Australia has 4 seasons only), we could still
call it a monsoon day with light drizzles on our car window as we drove past
Goulburn. Reminded me of those days spent in Ooty or the holidays in Coorg (in Southern India).
Driving at 100 kmph with Kishore Kumar songs being played on the CD, added quite a charm to
the drive. It was 4:45 P.M. and we were driving back from Sydney after completing our rehearsals for
the upcoming Kishore Kumar concert in which I am the lead female vocalist to
perform.
I
always adore the scenic drive from Sydney to Canberra
with lush greens around and crystal blue sky above, spotting one or two
kangaroos (if you are lucky) and treating your eyes to the sight of
windmills erect on the rocky terrains. You can also find miles and miles
of eucalyptus trees running past your driveway.
If
your are driving early at sunrise, it is enchanting to catch a glimpse
of the hot air balloons floating around the sun creating THE Magical
Moment to witness.
But
honestly, for me, the
major attraction of the drive always been the glance of Telstra Tower as
we
approach Canberra. I have captured Telstra tower in all behavior and
colors, but always wanted to shoot a picture I can treasure for years - a
picture close to my heart - a picture of a dream turned reality - and
never knew it was this day I will be lucky to have my "frame of dream dipped in reality".
History ~
Apart
from being important as the transmitting station for Canberra television
services and FM broadcasting services, and as a base station for other radio
communication facilities, Telstra Tower is a key station in trunk
communications for Canberra, and an important node in the intercapital
broadband network. It is also important in respect of television relaying,
catering for up to 5 simultaneous interstate relays as well as national regional
relays from Sydney and Melbourne and relays originating in Canberra.
This magnificent structure cost $16 million to
build and attracts 430,000 visitors per year.
The magic moment ~
As
we
approached closer to the tower lookout, we had to pull over on the side
to
witness the magic – witness the cloud cuddle the tower in its arm. It
was one of a kind and we never saw anything similar before. It was the
most mesmerising feeling hubby and I had to appreciate the nature and
His
creation. Though we could not manage a decent capture from the drive way
/
highway, we had to rush to a prime spot to find the perfect shot and
here it is
a moment to treasure - "The dreamy tower"
And end to a perfect day in a perfect way !!!!
Hubby and I were the lucky ones to witness the Synergy
created by the aura of the Telstra Tower peeping through the clouds – The photo
was clicked around May 2011 while we were driving from Sydney to Canberra and
witnessed the Black Mountain in ecstasy.
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