When given a gift, the only appropriate response is gratefulness. Life is a gift. Each day is filled with blessings — just by our presence, we can express our gratitude.
I’m grateful I can spend time in nature capturing its many beautiful moments. Still, for many, it is easy to miss the beauty of nature. Many do not have the opportunity to spend time out in nature. However, through Louie Schwartzberg’s time-lapse photography, we can experience the stunning beauty of nature. (See Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg)
Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director, and producer whose notable career spans more than three decades, providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, television shows, documentaries, and commercials.
The following video is a TEDx San Fransisco presentation, which includes his short film on Gratitude and Happiness, reminding us of the precious gift of life, and the beauty all around us.
It was supposed to be a walk, not a hike, so I didn’t take hiking poles. My friend Dan was our smartphone photo guide; however, I should have known that Dan might be leading us across some small washes since he had a cane. So, it was handy for me to use after Dan crossed this ditch.
A Very Short Video Clip. The Audio Is Difficult to Understand.
The summer heat helps bring a lot of birds to our patio water fountain, including this juvenile cooper’s hawk. He/she has spent much time in the olive tree, which looks down on the fountain and bird feeders. They haven’t learned yet that other birds know they are there, so waiting will get he/she nowhere.
Windy Point On Catalina Highway — Images and video by kenne
August of 2010, only two months after arriving in Tucson, I was driving up Catalina Highway. Like many people new to the area, I stopped at Windy Point, which provides great views of the Tucson valley area.
After leaving my car, I noticed some young people rock climbing. They were actually climbing the Windy Point Rock Spire to do a photo shoot on the top. While they were climbing and later taking photos, I took photos of them.
After climbing down, I introduced myself and gave them my business card, telling them to contact me if they would like any of my images. I never heard from them.
Now, some three years later, I decided to do another posting on this photo-opt that became a project by accident.
In the summer time I’m up in the Catalina’s about three times a week and think of the rock climbers each time I drive by Windy Point.
After spending the morning at Universal Studios Hollywood, Hugh noted that we were just a few miles from where the 1932 Academy Award-winning film “The Music Box” – starring Laurel and Hardy was produced. This is the actual filming location of the movie – where the comedy duo attempt to carry and deliver a piano up the long flight of stairs, failing miserably multiple times. Hugh grew up loving Laurel and Hardy movies, particularly this movie.
Our next stop was Spokane, Washington, at the Hampton Inn near the airport, where Matt Bailey (son-in-law) met us. We randomly chose a place called Fast Eddie’s to go have a beer or two.
Somewhere in the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho area. The next stop is Butte, Montana.
