I am trying to keep an open mind about videos in this blog. Is there really a need for moving pictures when hardly anything in a landscape moves? Still, it is fun to play around with new software.
The first time I saw footage from a helmet-mounted camera on a mountain biker, I was dazzled. But after the novelty wore off, it seemed that the trail could wiggle left, wiggle right, go up, or go down. Nowadays I never watch such videos.
But it is impossible to shoot videos from a moving bicycle with one hand on the smartphone and one on the handlebar! As I found out. No wonder the GoPro camera was invented
There are few outdoor experiences more wonderful than a good breeze in the forest on a warm summer day. But does a moving picture really add something better than words or a still photograph?
Despite being the end of their season, a few wild roses are still opening up:
Mountains and plants aren't great subjects for a moving picture, but clouds could be if you speed up the playback. Animals could be great subjects for a moving picture, but you must be very lucky to get wildlife to cooperate. Most dog owners would be happier making videos of their dogs:
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I am interested in dog park videos. Went to the official dog park in Baker City OR this morning and there wasn't a single customer.
In the trees, and at 5300', my trailer inside temperature tops out around 85 F, with low humidity and usually a breeze. It is 103 F in town. Now you probably hate me!
I don't think it was too hot for customers at the dog park. The whole town doesn't seem to get out of bed until 10 am.