~ The Grand Staircase ~ by alhak
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Paronella Park...One man's dream
The earliest structure, the Grand Staircase, was built to facilitate the carrying of the river sand to make the concrete. First they built a house to live in, then they started on the Castle itself. Apart from the house, which is made of stone, all of the structures were constructed of poured, reinforced concrete, the reinforcing being old railway track. The concrete was covered with a plaster made from clay and cement, which they put on by hand, leaving behind the prints of their fingers as a reminder of the work they had done.
The rainforest is slowly taking back what once belonged to it, which adds to the character of this place, the plaques on the stairs are flood levels from over the years.
Comments (38)
NekhbetSun
Godz, this is awesome Sue !!!
sharky_
You've captured this one so very perfect. Love it! Aloha
claireabell
great shot it's very fantasy looking love it 5+++
Richardphotos
exceptional place and history. your capture takes in all the charm and beauty
billcody
What are I´m thinking about? Even the process of death could be beautiful! Sounds strangs, isn´t it? This is one place where phantasies grow up. I wish this stairways could talk.... 5+++
SafetyGuy
Very pretty. Looks like a fading memory.
Crysianer
wow breataking Ö.ö
Blush
Wow This just pops out at ya... Love how it takes you in all the detai Nice to meet you as well.......this is going to my favs Hope you drop by to see me as well Susan~