A Moment in Nature, Week 10 - Slow Movers

Well, here it is folks! The final video in the ten week series...thanks for tuning in! Earth Day is next week, so get outside and enjoy America's great outdoors!

A Moment in Nature, Week 10 - Slow Movers from Wild Angle Media on Vimeo.

"A Moment in Nature" is a series of short films documenting peace and beauty in our natural world. I decided to poke through the archives of video clips I'd accumulated over the past several years and turn them into moment long reflections of experiences in nature. These shorts are designed to promote conservation of our wild lands here in Appalachia, as well as inspire folks to spend a little time in the great American outdoors. I will post one video in this series each week for the next ten weeks, ending on Earth Day, 2015. -Jon Reaves-Photographer, Filmmaker, Environmentalist

Pic of the Week!

Roaring Creek Falls, near the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. 35mm Film.

A Moment in Nature, Week 9 - Forest Flora

A Moment in Nature, Week 9 - Forest Flora from Wild Angle Media on Vimeo.

"A Moment in Nature" is a series of short films documenting peace and beauty in our natural world. I decided to poke through the archives of video clips I'd accumulated over the past several years and turn them into moment long reflections of experiences in nature. These shorts are designed to promote conservation of our wild lands here in Appalachia, as well as inspire folks to spend a little time in the great American outdoors. I will post one video in this series each week for the next ten weeks, ending on Earth Day, 2015. -Jon Reaves-Photographer, Filmmaker, Environmentalist

Pic of the Week!

Ross Island Lighthouse, near Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada.

A Moment in Nature, Week 8 - Windy Bald

A Moment in Nature, Week 8 - Windy Bald from Wild Angle Media on Vimeo.

"A Moment in Nature" is a series of short films documenting peace and beauty in our natural world. I decided to poke through the archives of video clips I'd accumulated over the past several years and turn them into moment long reflections of experiences in nature. These shorts are designed to promote conservation of our wild lands here in Appalachia, as well as inspire folks to spend a little time in the great American outdoors. I will post one video in this series each week for the next ten weeks, ending on Earth Day, 2015. -Jon Reaves-Photographer, Filmmaker, Environmentalist

My First 35mm Film Landscapes in Years!

I sent my roll of Kodak Ektar 100 off to Indie Film Lab, and after 2 weeks of biting my nails, my scans were finally uploaded today! Got a few decent shots. I forgot about the crazy sharpness and amazing dynamic range that comes with a pro quality film. Overall I'm happy with my images from that single roll and I'm excited to shoot some more. Of course, as with every shoot, I discovered that there are a couple things I can work on. Shooting on film is less forgiving than digital. But I love that I don't have to spend hours in Lightroom tweaking images. 

Here are a few shots from my first roll of film in several years. I used a Canon EOS 3 and 17-40L mounted on a tripod...that's it.

Roaring Creek, Near the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Roaring Creek, Near the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Moss and Oak Leaves, Roaring Creek, North Carolina

Pic of the Week!

Promethea Moth, Creston, North Carolina