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Time-lapse video: The stunning beauty of Yosemite

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It’s no secret that Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most beautiful and intriguing scenery on the planet.

From the iconic face of Half-Dome to the numerous scenic waterfalls, there is something magical to see at every turn.

The short, but awesome time-lapse video below features the beauty of Yosemite in ways that you’ve likely never seen before. As you watch the video please keep in mind that it was created by combining thousands of still images, much the same way the old hand-drawn cartoons of yesteryear were created.  [Read more…]

Video: The amazing natural beauty of rainbows

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Have you ever seen a very colorful rainbow and just stared in awe at the beauty it added to the landscape around you?

I sure have and I truly believe rainbows are among our Creator’s most magnificent gifts.

The physics behind the creation of rainbows has been well-known for many years but the awe they inspire never seems to fade. Not for me anyway.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: The amazing natural beauty of California

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Most people think of California as an urban state with huge cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco dominating the state from top to bottom, but nothing could be further from the truth.

In actuality, about 95% of California’s land is open space, mountains, farms, forests, and numerous small towns. Yes, the state is home to several densely populated cities, but those urban areas only account for a tiny fraction of California’s total land area.  [Read more…]

Time-Lapse Video: The awesome beauty of the Midnight Sun

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You probably know the sun never completely sets during the short summer season above the Arctic Circle, but have you ever seen the “Midnight Sun” with your own eyes?

The short, but fantastic time-lapse video below will give you much the same view you would enjoy if you were actually standing on the ground in Norway.  [Read more…]

Time-Lapse Video: The awesome beauty of the Dolomites

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Most people tend to think of Switzerland and Austria when someone mentions the Alps, but that awesome mountain range actually runs through several European countries, including Italy.

The Dolomites are a sub-section of the Italian Alps and they arguably make up the most distinctive and most beautiful section of the entire range.  [Read more…]