We’re going live to Wooolgoolga where another favourite birdy-limpic discipline has reached final stages.
Daredevil act @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The ‘Death-roll’! A 360-degree daredevil act, throwing body and mind into the open air. A deed that requires skill, technique, but most of all, courage.
Olympic torches @ Deception Bay, South-east Queensland, Australia
The Olympic torches are shining brightly, everything is set.
Notebook @ Deception Bay, South-east Queensland, Australia
The umpire quickly pulls out his notebook as we are just about to start the show.
Signal @ Deception Bay, South-east Queensland, Australia
He sets the signal, as we are on our way.
Nerves of steel @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
A local matador has entered the stage on a slippery high wire.
Whistle blower @ Deception Bay, South-east Queensland, Australia
A steady breeze sweeps through from the eastern shores. It’s best to huddle together. Will the wind factor enhance this acrobat’s performance?
Rolling on @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Let’s roll.
Slip up @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Oh dear! Too bad? He stumbles over his fear of heights, which left him barely hanging on.
Crazy! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
This is crazy!
Redemption @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Clearly an amateur mistake. How will he get out of this one? Nicely recovered from a tricky situation.
Anticipating @ Deception Bay, South-east Queensland, Australia
The audience can barely watch proceedings.
Hanging on @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
What will be his next move I wonder? He needs to regain composure to make it to the finals.
Halt! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
An almost perfect loop, with an impressive halt.
Double trouble @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
But wait, he goes for the double loop! Flaming Galah! This has never been observed before. What a comeback.
Podium finish @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Nerves of steel lead him all the way, back on to the podium.
Crowd favourite @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
In the freestyle section, a bit further inland, the regular crowd shuffled in.
Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It is a fabulous atmosphere here as the Mexican Wave rolls along spectators.
You are so pretty! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Last-minute preparations are on their way.
Novice! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
A newcomer has entered the tricky parkour.
Stage fright @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
He seems a bit nervous, for good reason.
Supportive! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Mom and dad just flew in to see youngster’s performance.
In dreamland! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
His girlfriend isn’t far off either.
Lady Galah! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Even Lady Galah made an appearance. Good to see her back on home twigs.
Lori Keet and friends @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Lori Keet and friends are just as excited to be here.
Sunny days @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
This atmosphere truly is a sight for sore eyes.
Last minute trail check @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Weather conditions are in favour of the acrobat, trail conditions are perfect.
Ideal branch conditions @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Cold and dry winter days have given this circuit just the right branch stability.
Sunny day! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
A clear sunny day goes never astray. This parkour is as difficult as they come.
Warm-ups @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
All gymnasts need to warm up and stretch those tight muscles.
Body stretch @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Nothing like a good body stretch.
Interested @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The coaching staff expect a good result too, hard yakka (work) was implicated to the build-up.
Determined @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
The referee watches closely, these are the finals after all.
Slip-up! @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
It’s easy to slip up.
Brothers Grimm @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
The crowd is not overly mesmerized by this novice.
Slip up recovery @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Will he prove them wrong?
Hurdled @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
No, he won’t! He creates a bit of a mess on his second hurdle but recovers just in time.
Pine cone vendor @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Fresh pine cones! Who wants one?
Parrot pretzel @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
One more for me thanks.
Priceless @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Pine cones?
Glitch @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Oh, there is another glitch!
Grumpy @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Dad can’t watch it anymore. This is just too much to withstand.
Sidelined @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Coaching staff were sidelined by the umpire.
Composure @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
The contestant needs to organize himself again. That’s more like it!
Balancing act @ Woolgoolga, Northern New South Wales, Australia
He redeemed a few points on this balancing act.
Pretty, but no trophy @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
But overall, this is wasn’t the gala we expected.
Re-composed @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Dad composed himself again.
Shrugged @ Golden Beach, South-east Queensland, Australia
Sometimes, one can just shrug their shoulders.
And move on!
Travels with Ben 