1/31/2012 12:29:06 PM

The Aboriginal legend of the Three Sisters.
Long ago in the Blue Mountains there lived three little Aboriginal sisters. They were Meenhi, Wimlah and Gunnedoo, whose Witch Doctor father was called Tyawan. Only one creature was feared by all – the Bunyip who lived in a deep hole. When Tyawan had to pass the hole, he would leave his daughters safely on the cliff behind a rocky wall. One day, waving goodbye to his daughters, he descended the cliff steps. On top of the cliff a big centipede suddenly appeared and frightened Meehni, who threw a stone at it. The stone rolled over the cliff and crashed into the valley.
Birds and animals stopped still as the rocks behind the three sisters split open, leaving them on a thin ledge. The angry Bunyip emerged to see the terrified sisters. In the valley, Tyawan saw the Bunyip close to his daughters, so he pointed his magic bone at the girls and turned them to stone. The Bunyip then chased Tyawan, who found himself trapped, so he changed himself into a Lyre Bird. Everyone was safe, but Tyawan had dropped his magic bone. After the Bunyip had gone, Tyawan searched and searched for his bone – and he is still searching.
The Three Sisters stand silently watching him from their ledge, hoping he will find the bone to turn them back to Aboriginal girls.
As you look at the Three Sisters, you can hear Tyawan – the Lyre Bird – calling to his daughters as his search for the lost bone continues.

1/31/2012 12:36:40 PM

Interesting information and beautiful capture, John.

1/31/2012 12:37:44 PM

Beautiful image and loved the story John!!

1/31/2012 12:42:29 PM

wonderful tones, details & pov!

1/31/2012 1:25:56 PM

What an interesting story! And of course, a gorgeous scene to illustrate. Well done, John!

1/31/2012 1:27:55 PM

Cool rock formation and a really interesting story and legend, John!

1/31/2012 1:45:01 PM

Wonderful sisters and image!!!

1/31/2012 1:55:14 PM

Wonderful story and image! Beautiful vista

1/31/2012 4:45:01 PM

Very beautiful, John!

1/31/2012 4:59:13 PM

Excellent light, colors, textures and depth!! Beautiful!!

1/31/2012 5:22:48 PM

Wonderful bit of history and great capture. Looks like 3D.

1/31/2012 5:25:41 PM

Hi John, great shot and story

1/31/2012 5:32:01 PM

What a view.. like the depth this has

1/31/2012 5:46:01 PM

Beautiful Image and Story, John!

1/31/2012 7:48:10 PM

The clarity, tones, colors, lighting, perspective & beauty are exceptional here, John! Captivating image, my friend!

Love the Aboriginal legend of the Three Sisters! I bet there are many, many more of these! Love legends here!
How far inland is this, John?

1/31/2012 7:51:41 PM

Beautiful place, comp. and wonderful clarity, John!

1/31/2012 8:23:12 PM

Thanks for the interesting story and the image to with it is beautiful, John!

1/31/2012 8:41:54 PM

You certainly are very high up to capture this formidable scene. I love the legend behind this. I hope Tyawan finds his lost bone one day.

1/31/2012 9:40:40 PM

Just like I remember in 1999. Nice clear shot and thanks for bringing back a memory that would have been forgotten. Now I will see if my husband remembers the legend.

1/31/2012 11:04:13 PM

This is such a wonderful place image!

2/1/2012 12:07:05 AM

Super beautiful pov and location, John!!! Looks sooooo outstanding!!! Agree with Ann. You were way up there!!!

2/1/2012 4:25:25 AM

What a view and perspective and I loved the story so much ~ a wonderful legend to remember.

2/1/2012 6:40:31 AM

GREAT capture and wonderful story my friend, WTG!!! <><

2/1/2012 7:15:17 AM

Many thanks for all your kind comments, they are appreciated!

2/1/2012 11:18:24 AM

Just BEAUTIFUL, John! :-) k

2/1/2012 3:53:55 PM

Wonderful story to go with this scenic vista.

2/1/2012 4:01:20 PM

Now where have I seen this before?? Great capture, John and good to see the legend documented! Well done!

Phil

2/1/2012 5:45:31 PM

A dramatic and wonderful scene, John!

2/1/2012 8:38:07 PM

Many thanks Kitty, Heather, Phil and Martha for your kind comments, they are appreciated!

2/2/2012 1:24:04 PM

Hi John I have almost this same capture and perspective of the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains. What a beautiful valley. I have been so super busy in my office recently but it does pay the bills.

2/2/2012 1:51:47 PM

Wow,what a view and capture!

2/2/2012 4:59:30 PM

Thank you so much Emile and Tammy!

2/3/2012 12:55:47 PM

A beautiful capture john,The Three Sisters is a magical place,never get tired of The Blue Mtns!

2/5/2012 5:47:17 PM

Thanks Ian, I am feeling the need to revisit this beautiful place!

2/6/2012 12:46:56 PM