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Dream of Flying

Dream of Flying

Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci had a dream of flying? I sure didn’t until going to the da Vinci exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum last week. Leonardo’s Study of Flight included the study of birds, plans for flying machines, and hang gliders like the one below.

A wooden mannequin suspended from the ceiling, holding onto a large, triangular sail made of fabric.
Leonardo da Vinci’s Study of Flight

With wings outstretched, a Secretarybird was featured on “Prepared for Takeoff.“

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Posted for Ragtag Daily Prompt: Flight

I am curious to know your thoughts.

7 responses to “Dream of Flying”

  1. DaVinci The Exhibition - Heaven's Sunshine

    […] Below, the flapping wing was one of Leonardo’s first studies on flight. Another image from DaVinci’s exhibition was featured on “Dream of Flying.” […]

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  2. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I didn’t know that either – thank you for sharing this tidbit with us.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      You’re welcome. 😉

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  3. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Nice to find out.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks for commenting, Teresa. 😊

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  4. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    I showed it on my Blog

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Gisela. 😊

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