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Time-lapse video: The amazing beauty of the night sky

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If you have been following my posts for a while you know I’m a huge fan of both the night sky and America’s desert southwest. The awesome time-lapse video below showcases the beauty of both.

While you’re watching this please keep in mind that the video was created by “stitching together” numerous still images, much like the way cartoons were originally created. But the images used to create the video are very real with no computer generation tricks or AI gimmickry involved.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: The Stunning Beauty of Reflection Canyon

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The U.S. state of Utah is famous for it’s incredible scenic beauty and interesting geological features.

One of the most scenic attractions in all of Utah is Reflection Canyon, an off-shoot of Lake Powell consisting of snake-like bends in the Colorado River and exquisitely colorful canyon walls.

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Video: Three minutes of the most amazing drone footage I have ever seen

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The proliferation of camera drones has forever changed the world of cinematography.

Breathtaking video footage that used to require many thousands of dollars worth of advanced equipment to create can now be captured with a device that you can literally purchase for just a few spare bucks.

I have seen (and shared) quite a few drone videos in recent years and I’m going to share another one with you today. And I can honestly say this is probably three minutes of the most amazing drone video I have ever seen. I hope you agree.  [Read more…]

Did you know the North Star is actually (at least) three stars?

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Most everyone is familiar with the North Star.

After all, it’s been guiding mariners across the seas and travelers across the continents for ages.

And if you were paying attention in science class you probably know the official name of the North Star is Polaris.

But here’s something you probably don’t know: Polaris isn’t just the one star that we see when we gaze at the night sky and see the North Star…  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: “Dance of the Northern Lights”

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The colorful auroras must surely be among the most magnificent phenomena in all of nature.

The night skies above the far northern and far southern regions of our amazing planet put on some rather spectacular shows that really must be seen in person in order to fully appreciate their beauty.

But sadly, a trip to one of the poles simply isn’t in the cards for most folks.

Fortunately, we have numerous time-lapse videos that can bring the beauty of the auroras right into our homes.  [Read more…]