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Timelapse video: Aurora Borealis over Alaska’s Chantanika River

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The Northern Lights (aka aurora borealis) create some of the most incredible light shows ever witnessed on planet Earth.

But as amazing as they are, the aurora are even more spectacular when they’re colorful lights are reflecting off a body of water.

This short timelapse video shows the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above Alaska’s Chantanika River and reflecting off the waters’ surface.  [Read more…]

Timelapse video: Starscapes

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Have you ever had the pleasure of looking up at the night sky on a pitch-dark night, in a location that was far, far away from the nearest town or city lights?

If so, you were probably amazed at all the stars, nebulae and other magical objects that filled the unfiltered night sky.

And of course you were likely blessed to witness the breathtaking spectacle of our Milky Way galaxy as it dominated the vista overhead.  [Read more…]

Video: 18 Things to see and do on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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As you probably know, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the world’s most scenic drives.

With numerous things to see and do along its 469 mile route, planning a quick excursion on the Parkway can leave you wondering where to start.

Well, today’s video can help…

The short video I shared below feature what are widely considered to be the 18 most beautiful, intriguing and popular destinations and attractions on the Parkway.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: 12 months of Australian skies (in 97 seconds)

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Australia is one of the most beautiful and intriguing places on planet Earth.

The amazing natural scenery, the beautiful cities, the unique wildlife…there’s plenty to see and enjoy on this massive island continent.

Today’s video features 12 months of images featuring the skies above Australia, presented in the form of a fast-moving 97-second time-lapse.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: Reflection Canyon

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Reflection Canyon – Escalante, Utah

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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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