ProuisorsapientiaeA 71 mile drive on "Big Sur," or "Big South." Big Sur is a southern stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California, known for its world-famous views. The Pacific Coast Highway spans the entire Pacific coast of the United States, and into Baja, Mexico. It starts, or ends, near the border of Canada, in Washington state. The drive was on the late afternoon/evening of December 30, 2013 from about 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Points of Interest:
2:10 - Rocky Creek Bridge 2:30 - Bixby Bridge 6:00 - Leaving the coast/entering the woods and Big Sur Park/campgrounds 8:50 - Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 10:35 - Getting back to the coast 15:00 - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park/McWay Falls access 20:00 - Sunset begins and creates dramatic colors 22:10 - Limekiln State Park/campgrounds 25:26 - Jade Cove
Fun Facts:
13:55 - Car pulls out in front of us and almost causes a collision 17:10 - Structural fire that eventually turned into a "mushroom cloud" 17:38 - Stopping to look at whales after spotting them on the road 21:50 - Recently finished bridge that is incomplete on Google Maps/streetview
Driving Big Sur - (California Pacific Coast Highway 1 [3X Speed])Prouisorsapientiae2014-01-11 | A 71 mile drive on "Big Sur," or "Big South." Big Sur is a southern stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway in Central California, known for its world-famous views. The Pacific Coast Highway spans the entire Pacific coast of the United States, and into Baja, Mexico. It starts, or ends, near the border of Canada, in Washington state. The drive was on the late afternoon/evening of December 30, 2013 from about 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Points of Interest:
2:10 - Rocky Creek Bridge 2:30 - Bixby Bridge 6:00 - Leaving the coast/entering the woods and Big Sur Park/campgrounds 8:50 - Entrance to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 10:35 - Getting back to the coast 15:00 - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park/McWay Falls access 20:00 - Sunset begins and creates dramatic colors 22:10 - Limekiln State Park/campgrounds 25:26 - Jade Cove
Fun Facts:
13:55 - Car pulls out in front of us and almost causes a collision 17:10 - Structural fire that eventually turned into a "mushroom cloud" 17:38 - Stopping to look at whales after spotting them on the road 21:50 - Recently finished bridge that is incomplete on Google Maps/streetview
-It's Just a Smile -Echoes -In This Bitter Spring -The Approaching Storm -Winter Mourning -VanishThe Wave, Arizona ( Coyote Buttes North, Paria Canyon/Vermillion Cliffs )Prouisorsapientiae2018-10-11 | A look at The Wave in Coyote Buttes North. It took about 4 years of playing the lottery online and in person. We finally won playing in person, during the first week of June.
This is a serious 6.4 mile round-trip hike in the middle of the desert. The risk is well worth the reward!Turbulent Takeoff And Landing From Maui To Molokai (50+ MPH Gusts)Prouisorsapientiae2016-12-22 | Flying from Kahului, Maui(OGG) to Hoolehua, Molokai(MKK), during a high wind advisory of sustained 30-40 MPH winds, with 50+ gusts. Aircraft is a Cessna 208EX Grand Caravan operated by Mokulele Airlines.Columbia Glacier Tour - Valdez, AlaskaProuisorsapientiae2016-12-20 | A six hour boat tour to Columbia Glacier from Valdez, Alaska. Valdez is well known for the large earthquake that destroyed the original town on Good Friday in 1964, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill that also occurred on Good Friday 25 years later in 1989.Mojave National Preserve, California (Kelso Dunes & Hole-In-The-Wall Campground)Prouisorsapientiae2016-10-29 | A day trip and camping at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground inside of the Mojave National Preserve in mid-July. This place is a lesser-known gem between I-15 and I-40 in the Mojave Desert.Petrified Forest National Park, ArizonaProuisorsapientiae2016-10-27 | Hiking along a few of the trails inside of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, right off of I-40.Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments, ArizonaProuisorsapientiae2016-10-26 | Visiting Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments in Arizona. Both are located on the same loop road off of Route 89, between Flagstaff and the east entrance of Grand Canyon National Park.Pikes Peak, Colorado (14,110 ft.)Prouisorsapientiae2016-10-02 | Going up to Pike's Peak at 14,110 ft. above sea level.Badlands National Park, South DakotaProuisorsapientiae2016-10-01 | A short video highlighting Badlands National Park in South Dakota.Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (July 2016)Prouisorsapientiae2016-09-18 | A quick view of some of the well-known places in Yellowstone National Park.Driving Through Zion National Park, Utah (Mount Carmel Highway 9)Prouisorsapientiae2016-01-08 | Driving through Zion National Park, on Utah state highway 9.
Music by MIDERA: youtube.com/acemonvwHiking Angels Landing (West Rim) Trail, Zion National Park (Chickening Out At Hogsback)Prouisorsapientiae2015-10-19 | We did this hike in May of 2013, starting from the Grotto trailhead. We made it to Scout's Lookout, and I lost my nerves waiting to ascend Hogsback. I would attempt it again if there are a minimal amount of people. After failing to get to Angel's Landing, we explored a little bit of the West Rim trail where we stopped at a beautiful overlook of Angel's Landing. After admiring the view, we headed back to the canyon floor.
This trail is just under 1,500 elevation gain to Scout's Lookout, and 2 miles long (and about another .5 miles to the landing). It's a wide, smooth, and well-maintained trail with two sections of switchbacks. This is probably the most famous trail in Zion, with one of its most iconic views from the landing itself.Hiking Devils Backbone Trail (Mt. Baldy [2015])Prouisorsapientiae2015-10-14 | This is our hike back to the ski lift/Top Of The Notch Restaurant, from the last clearing before the final ascent to the top. We didn't make the last approximately 150 feet to the peak, which is very steep. You can see the peak at the beginning of the video.
The trail starts behind the restaurant, and is 3.2 miles one way. There is an elevation gain of 2,200 feet. You have the option of hiking from the bottom at Manker Flats, or the parking area for the ski lifts, or you can just take the ski lift.
If you are afraid of heights, you will struggle tremendously with this trail! I cannot emphasize this enough! Hopefully this video will give you a fair idea to how steep and exposed you really are.The Scariest Section Of Devils Backbone Trail (Mt. Baldy)Prouisorsapientiae2015-10-11 | This section of Devil's Backbone Trail is definitely the sketchiest part of the entire thing. It's fairly close to the end, and about 9700 feet above sea level. It's very narrow and cut into a rock face at about a 45 degree angle. There are a couple of spots where the rocks are not compacted, and it's not flat. You can hear me breathe really heavy at those parts. We were headed back from the summit in this video.Waimangu & Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Parks(Rotorua), New Zealand (March 2015)Prouisorsapientiae2015-08-22 | Walking tour of Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland in Rotorua, New Zealand. In my opinion, Wai-O-Tapu is quite a bit cheaper and much more interesting, but if you have the time and money, I would visit both. They both offer a unique experience in their own respective way.Milford Sound Cruise, New Zealand (2015)Prouisorsapientiae2015-07-10 | A cruise through Milford Sound is a must-do on your New Zealand itinerary! The incredible drive there, although somewhat treacherous, is spectacular enough to justify the arduous journey. There are many different companies you can book for a cruise at the harbor, and it's suggested you book a reservation.Northern Territory, Australia (Uluru, Outback Roads, Glen Helen 2015)Prouisorsapientiae2015-05-09 | A brief glimpse of the Australian outback. The first clip is sunrise at Uluru. The driving clips are from a 4 wheel drive excursion on a corrugated road through the outback. The final clip is a time lapse from Glen Helen Homestead Lodge in West MacDonnell National Park. This was part of our Intrepid tours for the outback.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Costa Rica (Caravan Tours, June 2013)Prouisorsapientiae2015-04-03 | This was part of a 10-day Caravan Tour in Costa Rica. After staying two nights at Lomas De Volcan in Fortuna, we went for a fun hike into the rain forests of San Carlos Valley where we crossed the hanging (suspension)bridges through tree canopies. This tour was at the Besafio, Arenal Hanging Bridges. Pura Vida!Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand - Helicopter Hike(March 2015)Prouisorsapientiae2015-03-27 | One of the most amazing things I've ever done! If you're visiting New Zealand's South Island, you MUST take the time and do this helicopter hike. There is also a longer and more extreme hike available.
Fox Glacier has similar helicopter hikes. It's about 20 minutes south of Franz Josef. If you don't want to hike, there are scenic flights available all over New Zealand.Driving Racetrack Playa Road 2014 (Death Valley National Park, CA)Prouisorsapientiae2014-05-26 | This is the ride back from the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley. The Racetrack is the home of the mysterious moving rocks. The video consists of the 23 mile ride back to Ubehebe Crater, which is where the road begins. The memory card ran out of space 5-10 minutes before arriving at Ubehebe.
Most people are curious on how bad the road is, and whether or not their vehicle can make the trip. As you can see, the road is pretty rough and badly wash-boarded. There are also plenty of big and sharp rocks jutting out from the surface and sides. In my opinion, any vehicle can make the track, but it all depends on pure luck. If you go slow and avoid the sides, you will have better odds. Personally, I wouldn't even bother without at least a decent truck or SUV with beefier tires such as all-terrains or mud-terrains. It's all about how much you're willing to risk a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, where temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees farhenheit, there is no cell phone service, and when you are finally able to get help, it will cost you a small fortune and much wasted time. After all, we did meet someone there who made it there in a Honda Fit!!!Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona 2014 (Full Walkthrough)Prouisorsapientiae2014-05-23 | A trip to Lower Antelope Canyon. You do not need to reserve a spot, and it's cheaper than Upper Antelope Canyon. It also looks incredible throughout the entire day.Horseshoe Bend Trail/Lookout, Arizona 2014 (Before Railing Installed)Prouisorsapientiae2014-05-21 | This is the approximately .5 mile hike from Horseshoe Bend access point parking, to the lookout. Parking and access is free, and is on the way to the North rim of the Grand Canyon.(2013 [HD]) Climbing Wayna Picchu - Full Climb/Wide Angle ViewProuisorsapientiae2013-11-06 | Climbing WynnaPicchu, July 2013.
I caught a nasty bug in Costa Rica, days before the trip to Peru. I still managed to climb the peak with one hand! High altitudes will quickly take your breathe away.
Recorded with a Nikon D5100 with a Tokina 11-16 f2.8 lens.
To see Machu Picchu and the rest of our trip to Peru: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCd-DeABqE4 Days In Peru (Cusco, Machu Picchu, Wayna Picchu)Prouisorsapientiae2013-07-31 | Join me on a 4 day excursion to the heart of Peru, and take in the wonderful sights and wonders of this extraordinary country!Fun In White Sands National Park (New Mexico)Prouisorsapientiae2013-05-22 | A fun trip to White Sands National Monument, just outside of Alamogordo, New Mexico, and having some fun with my Flycam Nano and GoPro 3 Black Edition. You can see from the shaky shots I need to practice handling the Flycam :-)
Shot with a Nikon D5100 and Tokina 11-16 f2.8, and a GoPro 3 Black Edition.
Music- "Nine To Five" by: Scomber http://ccmixter.org/files/scomber/42169 (CC BY-NC 3.0)Artists Drive, Death Valley National Park (2013 [HD])Prouisorsapientiae2013-03-23 | Amongst the largest national park in the lower 48 states, resides this beautiful 9 mile stretch of road aptly named, Artist's Drive. This one way road snakes and carves through the high desert mountains of Death Valley National Park, near Badwater Basin (lowest elevation in the U.S. at -282 feet). Multiple layers of varying minerals and rock produce a kaleidoscope of colors beckoning you to park your car and explore. Enjoy this relaxing ride at 3.5X speed, and without the extreme desert heat!
00:01 - "Unforgettable" Washed Out Car Ride 08:28 - Crazy Catalina Backcountry Bus Tour/Ferry Ride 14:50 - Eastern Sierras & Lundy Canyon Trail 25:16 - Views Of Kauai, HawaiiHow To Get Great Video Quality From The Nikon D5100Prouisorsapientiae2013-01-16 | Some tips on how I get excellent video quality out of the Nikon D5100.
The Eyes To See A Heart To Feel (Nikon D5100 Time Lapse Film): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6zPEDjcq-UIsland Of Kauai, Hawaii (HD)Prouisorsapientiae2012-12-03 | Kauai, "The Garden Island," is aptly named so with lush tropical growth everywhere you look. Coffee beans, bananas, plantains, palm dates, papayas, and coconuts, are just some of the fruits you will pass by on a leisurely drive from one end of the island to another.
This beautiful spot on Earth has definitely earned it's position in the top 3 spots I have seen. If you ever get the chance to go, do not hesitate! You will not regret it.
Music: Nethis Track: Gimin http://ccmixter.org/files/Nethis/38039 (CC by NC 3.0)Southwest Adventures (Nikon D5100 & Canon T3i Short Film)Prouisorsapientiae2012-11-07 | The Southwest United States has a unique landscape where you can see the desert, the ocean, snow-topped mountains, dormant volcanoes, and gold mining ghost towns all within driving distance. The places I captured are only a few out of many beautiful places to see here.
2012 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)(1080 HD) Annular Solar Eclipse Time Lapse, May 20, 2012 (Southern California)Prouisorsapientiae2012-05-21 | The partial, annular solar eclipse as seen from Southern California. It got very windy at times, and fog rolled in, so it's a little shaky in parts; even with a good tripod. The fog provided a beautiful sunset viewing and time lapse! I used a Kenko 67mm solar filter/ND 100000X (16.5 stops) until the fog rolled in. Lens used was a Nikor 200mm telephoto, that's all.
Free/royalty free/no stipulations music provided by YouTube user: www.youtube.com/user/ArcaneFireIceMusicSanta Catalina Island, California (2012 HD)Prouisorsapientiae2012-05-06 | Beautiful Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California.
Courtesy of ccMixter.com (creative commons, Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 United States (CC By-NC 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0The Eyes To See, A Heart To Feel (Nikon D5100 Time Lapse Film)Prouisorsapientiae2012-01-07 | ***Watch Full Screen at 1080p***
This entire video was shot using the Nikon D5100; the majority of it being through the 18-55mm kit lens. All of the time lapse clips were made using the built-in intervalometer, and are comprised of over 8,600 stills.
Enjoy Southern California at a surrealistic pace. Maybe you will recognize some of the places?
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Artist- Psychadelik Pedestrian Song- Tears In My Heart (Album Mix)
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Directors Cut Footage (A Little Bit Of Everything)Prouisorsapientiae2011-12-21 | This is footage I have that never got used. The clips include my uncle's 1983 Oldsmobile cutlass with a .060 over 455 Big block olds, my brother's 1999 Ford Mustang Saleen S-281 SC, Lake Erie at Headlands Beach in the spring, Pier 39 in San Francisco, A flight to San Fran', Aer Lingus at the Dublin airport, Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland, Trafalgar Square, London Tower, Tower Bridge, Paris, France, San Francisco Bay cruise, Red Rock Canyon in Nevada, Mather Point at the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and the Hoover Dam.
Music:
Artist: Reno Project
Song: Constellation
Royalty free music courtesy of: www.Jamendo.com/en/The Hoover DamProuisorsapientiae2011-12-14 | Less than an hour away from Las Vegas, Nevada, this marvel of engineering is an amazing piece of architecture to see. You can no longer cross the Colorado via the dam (you can, but must turn around on the other side), but now must take the new 93 bypass bridge, which is a amazing in itself! The body of fresh water created by the dam, Lake Mead, is the world's largest man-made lake.Total Lunar Eclipse Time Lapse - December 10, 2011Prouisorsapientiae2011-12-10 | Time lapse of the lunar eclipse on December 10, 2011 as seen from Southern California. I am not sure what caused the flickering during the process. I believe the camera was still using auto exposure somehow, or my SD card encountered a buffer problem. The intermittent blurring was caused by passing high-altitude clouds.
***UPDATE*** Thanks to the comment made by user, LearnTimeLapse, I have determined the flickering was caused by aperture deviation, as a result of using an f-stop other than wide open. I will be uploading a video detailing this flaw, and how to avoid it!
Music-
Artist: Teru Song: Rain in Vancouver
Courtesy of ccMixter.com (creative commons, Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 United States (CC By-NC 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Las Vegas, NevadaProuisorsapientiae2011-12-06 | A short montage of Las Vegas, "the strip." The first clips are from Red Rock Canyon, which overlooks part of Vegas.
Music:
Artist: Reno Project
Song: Urban
Royalty free music courtesy of: www.Jamendo.com/en/Grand Canyon National Park, ArizonaProuisorsapientiae2011-11-30 | The beautiful Grand Canyon in all of it's glory! These shots were taken along the south rim area, at Mather Point, and Bright Angel. If you go to Las Vegas, you should spend one of your days taking a bus tour here. It is well worth the 4+ hour journey.
Artist: Alex Beroza
Song: Improvisation on Friday
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0San Francisco, CaliforniaProuisorsapientiae2011-11-22 | Here's a glimpse of San Francisco; the "Paris of the West." There are a few landmarks we didn't get to visit, but that only creates an excuse to visit again! The Golden Gate Bridge is worth the visit alone.
Artist: Ramblinglibrarian
Song: All Alone (Instrumental)
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Alcatraz Prison (The Rock)Prouisorsapientiae2011-11-19 | Here's a look inside and outside of Alcatraz Prison. I would highly recommend the night tour for this! The ferry leaves from Pier 33 on Embarcadero. This island holds many interesting historical stories.
Artist: Destinazione Altrove
Song: Sad Clowns
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0A Brief Visit To Muir WoodsProuisorsapientiae2011-11-14 | During a trip to San Francisco, we took a tour bus to visit Muir Woods. It only lasted an hour, and I wasn't able to capture much, but it gives you a good idea! I still managed to be late for the bus.
Artist: Opus Opium
Song: Momentums
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Paris, France 2011 (HD)Prouisorsapientiae2011-10-23 | What a beautiful city!! This was part of a 2 week European trip. We went to Paris, London, and Dublin. I would highly suggest Paris as a destination spot. There is so much to see there.
Artist: Gmz
Song: Parametaphoriquement
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Big Bear Lake, CaliforniaProuisorsapientiae2011-09-30 | A weekend trip to Big Bear Lake, California! What a beautiful place to go for a relaxing time; in the Summer OR Winter.
Courtesy of ccMixter.com (creative commons, Attribution-Non Commercial 3.0 United States (CC By-NC 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0Setting Video Exposure On Nikon D5100 (Low Light/Low Noise)Prouisorsapientiae2011-09-21 | I've found this is the best way to set the exposure for video recording on the D5100; especially in low light situations. Obviously this is no substitute for having full control of manual exposure settings, such as on the Canon T2i/T3i, but it's sufficient enough for most amateurs.
The noise in the video would be even less with a suitable video editing program such as Sony Vegas, or Adobe, where you can adjust the rendering settings, contrast, et cetera. All of my videos are edited in WMM V6.0, which is very sub-standard, and creates mediocre quality on my published videos.CN Tower - Toronto ON, CanadaProuisorsapientiae2011-09-13 | If you are visiting Niagara Falls, Canada, it is only a 90 minute drive north to Toronto. Take the CN tower tour to the observation deck, and look out at downtown Toronto from over 1,000ft. in the air. There, you can find the glass floor and stare straight down to the ground, underneath your feet. Take the sky pod to be greeted by an even higher view at about 1,400ft. in the air.
Music: Seven Hundred Beats
Artist: Duncan Beattie (ccMixter.org)Niagara Falls, ON, Canada 2011 (HD)Prouisorsapientiae2011-09-12 | A must on the traveling list; the beautiful Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada. Footage taken from Fallsview, Clifton Hill, and Journey Behind The Falls.
Music: Garden Of The Forking
Artist: djlang59 (ccMixter.org)Journey Behind The Falls - Niagara Falls, CanadaProuisorsapientiae2011-09-12 | Take a view next to, and behind Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada! This is one of four activities included in the Adventure Pass card. The power of the falls is absolutely incredible!Class 6 Rapids (Most Dangerous) - Niagara Falls, CanadaProuisorsapientiae2011-09-12 | A view from the White Water Walk at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. This is another of the four activities included with the Adventure Pass card. Such a beautiful thing to see and hear!
These are class 6 rapids, which are the most dangerous in the world.