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I'd like to invite you to my cathedral...
Topic Started: Apr 18 2011, 07:53 AM (767 Views)
Frank_W
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Yep. Just being in a city wears me out.
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KlavierBauer
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Ax: I disagree...

Staring at "local" nature (local to earth), and nature that has a size that my brain can comprehend, is obfuscated by time lapse, not enhanced. Time lapse is meant to capture that which my mind can't comprehend.
Watching binary stars orbit each other is much more interesting in time lapse than in person, though space is hardly boring if one stares at it for 1, or 5 hours.
And local nature (terrestrial) is hardly boring for any amount of time. The gross, ugliness of nature actually becomes most apparent in time lapse, not in real time. The decaying, falling apart that entropy brings to our universe is most handily observed over a lapse of time, not in 10 minutes staring out the window.
In 10 minutes I can watch the birth of an intense 15,000 foot tall thunder cell - I can watch it once it matures for another 10 minutes, and watch the lightning dance across the sky every 1-3 seconds, for a constant ballet of cloud-to-cloud luminosity. Time lapse just removes any elegance or purpose, and serves only to barrage me with images.


You must live in Phily or something - you should've spent more time with me in Boulder! :)
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I enjoyed it.
Everyone makes mistakes. I'm bound to do so myself eventually.
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Frank_W
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:)
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Aqua Letifer
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Couple of things:

1. Thanks for posting that, Frank, that was awesome indeed. :smile:

2. In my opinion, a good portion of what makes nature beautiful is its propensity to be such a bastard at times, too. The gentle sunrise in the morning wouldn't be nearly as breath-taking without the cyclones, floods and wildfires.

3. Anybody who finds nature "boring" and gets nothing out of just being outside for awhile has ADHD issues.

I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Agreed, Aqua. :thumb:
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AL: I think it's why I enjoy fly-fishing, rock climbing, and cycling as much as I do. I'm forced to slow down, think, be present, and respect all of the nature around me, especially here, where things can get dicey in less than 10 minutes (literally).

I have multiple stories of being above timberline, and going from clear blue sky, to 45+mph wind/snow with lightning in less than 30 minutes. One of those stories includes my mother's hair standing on end, and all of us diving for cover amongst some boulders as the lightning rolled through. Minutes later, clear blue again.

I think being present in such a cauldron is not only necessary, but cathartic at some level, as one naturally sort of changes gears, and begins sort of functioning on some slightly different level where quality begins to exceed quantity in value. Gratification takes a back seat to being productive and getting something "done." That in itself become very gratifying and relaxing.
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"He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple

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Lurkalot
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For some reason, Ax's post made me think of this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edBRWl1vftc
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sue
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Aqua Letifer
Apr 18 2011, 01:52 PM
In my opinion, a good portion of what makes nature beautiful is its propensity to be such a bastard at times, too. The gentle sunrise in the morning wouldn't be nearly as breath-taking without the cyclones, floods and wildfires.



I think that's why I'm so fascinated by the ocean. We have no control over it, and it is a very powerful thing. Awesomeness.
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Apr 18 2011, 03:02 PM
I think that's why I'm so fascinated by the ocean. We have no control over it, and it is a very powerful thing. Awesomeness.
The ocean scares the hell out of me for that exact reason.

Well, that and the horriffic plethora of creepy-crawlies housed underneath.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Nice pictures

When I read the story I was wondering how he got the Sahara dust storm in Spain - simple answer El Teide is a mountain in the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa

Now I know
The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy
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Aqua Letifer
Apr 18 2011, 04:07 PM
sue
Apr 18 2011, 03:02 PM
I think that's why I'm so fascinated by the ocean. We have no control over it, and it is a very powerful thing. Awesomeness.
The ocean scares the hell out of me for that exact reason.

Well, that and the horriffic plethora of creepy-crawlies housed underneath.
It scares me and draws me at the same time. There is little more exhilharating than ocean sailing. And I've never been more that 20 miles offshore in a sailboat.

And the creepy-crawlies are delicious if well prepared. :thumb:
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Lurkalot
Apr 18 2011, 02:28 PM
For some reason, Ax's post made me think of this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edBRWl1vftc
Disgusting.

:silly:
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JBryan
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The mountains: Always the same yet always changing.

The ocean: Always changing yet always the same.
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Frank_W
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Friday, I will be in Cozumel, and Saturday morning, I will be immersed in the ocean... 50-150' down, visiting with the creepy crawly things. :)
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Klaus
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Thanks for posting this, Frank. I often star into nature or gaze at the night sky. I assume that Ax's statement was just the attempt of a joke.
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Frank_W
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:) Thanks, Klaus. I just assumed he was trolling.
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Frank_W
Apr 18 2011, 09:22 AM
Just blessed silence.
Actually, I love the sounds of silence - the sounds that nature makes - the ocean and wind through branches.

There's an artist I know who does intricate watercolors of very common plants - typically what we'd call weeds - shows the beauty of these plants. I think the artist behind the time lapse was trying to share the beauty of this place that he visited. We are not there and may have only a few minutes but he does a nice job of sharing what he experienced. What we don't experience is the feeling of the wind on our skin, the smells and the subtle discoveries one makes in each moment. For that, we need to go there. The film makes one want to do exactly that.
Edited by kluurs, Apr 19 2011, 05:57 AM.
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Frank_W
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Right on, Kluurs. :thumb: :)
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The sky in the movie reminded me that I'd really like to make a vacation to some place where it is dark in the night (as opposed to the light pollution we have here), such that one can enjoy the stars and the milky way. I guess this means that the vacation has to be outside of Europe.
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Frank_W
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Pretty amazing. I think he said he shot the video in Spain....

God Is An Astronaut - Fireflies & Empty Skies :thumb:
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Frank_W
Apr 19 2011, 04:19 AM
...I will be immersed in the ocean... 50-150' down...
:eek:

That seems pretty dang far.
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It's awesome... The water is gin-clear, too. The deeper you go, the colors start disappearing, until everything is blue and violet. Just breathe and drift... It's like flying in a dream.
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Klaus: We don't have the best "dark sky" in the country - however there are plenty of places in Colorado with dark sky. Anywhere into the mountains and away from the "front range" is pretty dark, as are the Pawnee Grasslands north-east of here. Great place to camp, and setup telescopes for a star-party.

You can clearly see the bands of the Milky Way, and even the Andromeda galaxy - though it's just a bit of haze in the sky. Even a decent pair of binoculars though, will unveil untold treasures.
And if you're lucky enough to have a 10" Dobsonian on hand, you can see some downright awesomeness.
Edited by KlavierBauer, Apr 19 2011, 10:11 AM.
"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper
"He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple

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Klaus
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KB - yes, that sounds tempting. I bought an 8" Dobson about two years ago, but I got rid of it later on, and one reason why is light pollution. I've actually never clearly seen the bands of the Milky Way in my life. I need to change that.
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