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by RR Jr on January 29, 2010
World renowned aerial photographer Yanns Arthus-Bertrand produced a one and a half hour film last year titled the Home Project, and I finally got around to watching it a few nights ago. I may be late with this, but I thought it was worth mentioning in case you have not heard or seen this documentary. It is a masterpiece of aerial cinematography combined with hypnotic and haunting music, and powerful narration by Glen Close. It makes the case for man’s direct connection to global warming, the effect it is having on the planet, and best of all, some of the positive steps we’re slowly taking towards alternative energy sources.
Learning as much as possible about this controversial subject is the best way to make intelligent choices for the future, and I believe this film is very effective in its presentation of the potential dangers we face in the future. If nothing else, it it a visual feast for nature and landscape photographers, and you can watch it completely free in high-definition on YouTube. Watch it here.
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by RR Jr on January 27, 2010
Today I am releasing my first collection of free iPhone Wallpapers of the Hudson Valley. This collection contains 15 of my favorite landscapes from my “backyard”, and the download includes instructions for installation.
I’ve benefited and learned so much from everyone who reads the Beyond the Lens blog, as well as followers on Twitter and friends and fans on FaceBook. I’ve met great friends and supporters along the way, and this seemed like a way for me to share some of my love of the Hudson Valley with all of you. Please keep in mind that these files will work with other mobile devices like the Droid and Blackberry, but they have been formatted specifically for the iPhone. If you don’t have an iPhone, give them a try on your mobile device, they should work just fine.
>Download HV iPhone Wallpapers
Any comments or suggestions please let me know, and enjoy this new collection of wallpapers. Look out for the February desktop wallpaper coming in a few days.
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by RR Jr on January 26, 2010
Canon 1DS Mk III, 1/40 sec, f/18, ISO 200, Zeiss 2.8 21mm ZE
Blocks of ice provide shapes, lines, forms, and reflections of light that kept me entranced for what seemed like hours. Minutes later, the rising tide lifted the chunks of ice and carried them away. After a very cold start, I felt energized and inspired to receive the warmth of early morning light that always makes me remember why I struggle to do what I do.
Simple moments create lasting emotions that are so important for creativity and personal expression. It’s an essential part of my everyday life, and though I’m not always out trying to capture these moments with my camera, I try to never let them go unnoticed. Always looking, whether with your eyes or mind, is in my opinion the most important thing a photographer must do to find a personal vision. This goal is not a destination, but a process that continues through life, one that I feel I’m just beginning to understand.
Purchase this print here.
