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by Tom @ Timescapes

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Get updates about my film and download the 1080p version: timescapes.org

Follow me at: twitter.com/timescapes

I'm working on a big 9-minute follow-up to "Learning to Fly", but it won't be ready till next summer. Meantime, here are some shots from my trip in August to California's White Mountains and Yosemite, all shot on the Canon 5D2.

These are sequences from my first film - "Southwest Light" - currently in production. If anyone happens to know a good producer or production company who might be willing to help shepherd this film to completion next Fall, I would really appreciate an introduction. Much thanks!

To contact me: timescapes.org/contact.html

(Music is Michael Stearns. My sincerest and most humble admiration to Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson.)

Some behind-the-scenes vids showing how I did several of these shots:

youtube.com/watch?v=AoCx6sOCTQE
youtube.com/watch?v=Nxvx_LOnGhw
youtube.com/watch?v=sVzFm_NDhyE
youtube.com/watch?v=JGLSFSjyffU

Download iPhone video: timescapes.org/MountainLight.mp4

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stikman glaspell 2 months ago

I always try not to use lame critiques like 'wow' or 'amazing'....but dude! this is so killer.
Lucasberg (Joey) 2 months ago

True, I have run out of words to really say how AWESOME these are.
ocfilmsdotcom 1 month ago

Yeah, there's really nothing more to say than what 180+ people said here... I just can't wait to see what you will be doing in 10 years from now... where you'd be! You are an inspiration to alot of people, keep it up!
Sean Duran 2 months ago

Crystal clear. I think I'll buy an intervalometer when I sell my Mark II and buy a 7D :)
Albert Rudnicki 2 months ago

amazing!
Eric Ulbrich 2 months ago

Tom always amazing man. I look forward to more.
Spencer Black 2 months ago

Breathtaking work! loved the locations and of course the Baraka music.
Michael Rissi 2 months ago

Awesome Tom, you just do it!
Dominic 2 months ago

Masterful Tom ! I love when the moon light grows on the trees. 10/10
Andrew Curtis 2 months ago

Incredible shots, I think you're going to have to rename it to "These Long Nights"
Philip Bloom 2 months ago

spellbinding. there is nobody else doing work as good as this that i know of. In awe as always!
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

:)
Bill Busby 2 months ago

Philip, I just watched this and was just going to suggest this to you for "critics" :D Awesome stuff Tom!
Euan Preston 2 months ago

One of the most beautiful videos on all of Vimeo.
Janosch Simon 2 months ago

totaly unreal! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing! im speachless

cheers janosch
Tom Guilmette 2 months ago

man, you got this figured out. epic work.
Michael Blackwood Barnes 2 months ago

Truly stunning, my jaw on the floor.
michael totten 2 months ago

Bravo !
Philip Johnston 2 months ago

Just when you think you have seen HD Timelapse on the Sony EX-3 you bring it to a new level using a Canon 5DMk11 in HD movie mode, some cracking WA glass and a timelapse self made dolly...this should win Timelapse of the year award.
Boreal Sky 2 months ago

As Tom said, epic work, amazing
Jeremy Wilker 2 months ago

I had to get somebody to restart my heart after seeing that epic work. brilliant!
Philip Johnston 2 months ago

stand back...all clear
Mike M 2 months ago

Amazing as always !
Andreas Karafyllis 2 months ago

Amazing. Excellent choice of music.
Jan van der Meer 2 months ago

Fantastisch! Imagine all those nights fighting sleep?
Stephen Lewis 2 months ago

Good work inspires more good work. You've inspired a lot of us! Stunning images!
-GO- 2 months ago

That is really very beautiful. The quality is stunning.
In terms of sheparding These Short Days to completion, you should talk to the BBC worldwide. They are the most dedicated of producers of this kind of artform.
Good luck with the film.
Adam 2 months ago

I have gotta see how you did this on your behind the scenes vids. Awesome work Tom. Truly inspirational.
Nick Wilcox-Brown 2 months ago

Tom,
This SO impressive. Brilliant technique and vision.
Respect!
Nick.
Angel Apostolski 2 months ago

Hi Tom, amazing work. Do you sleep while photographing?
Tom @ Timescapes 27 days ago

yes, usually during night shots.
Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures 2 months ago

Ok its official I'm blown away!

One question, how do you keep the dew off the lens? I always have problems with that.
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

It's so dry here in California that it has never been an issue for me. I do own some Kendrick Firefly lens warmers, though, if it ever comes down to it.
Kilo Delta 7 2 months ago

stunning ! thanks for sharing.
Laurent Frappa 2 months ago

Brilliant !
Ken Scott 2 months ago

wow Tom ... thanks for the peek ...
you are doing wonderful work!
Philip Johnston 2 months ago

Just added you to my HD blog. hdwarrior.co.uk
Boulos Studios 2 months ago

You have created a look I have yet to see even closely emulated. Some of these images are purely metaphysical and I am eager to see what you are planning in regards to your first film. Lets chat regarding getting you a producer.
Jon McKee 2 months ago

Brilliant! Spellbinding!
Morgan Domicolo 2 months ago

this is incredible, it takes you to a whole new state of mind.
JMS 2 months ago

Amazing, 3D feeling is incredible
Rob Imbs 2 months ago

Wow, the sky in the satellite shot is gorgeous, it's all beautiful but that particular shot really resonated with me. Very beautiful, thanks so much for making and posting this.
Jon Rawlinson 2 months ago

Brilliant work. Mind blowing really.

I blogged it!
jonrawlinson.com/2009/09/timescapes-timelapse-mountain-light-more-brilliant-work-by-timescapes/

Hope thats cool!
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

Jon, you're the best! Thanks.
liquidmocean 2 months ago

Good stuff Tom, keep it coming.
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

Thanks, Mark. Glad to see you here on Vimeo.
jsendicott 2 months ago

I've watched Baraka probably 5 times, and these images easily hold their own compared to that film.
Incredible work! Looking forward to buying your DVD in the future.
David Rilstone 2 months ago

Absolutely breathtaking!
Scott McNamara 2 months ago

Awesome work! Makes me miss Yosemite...
Michael Fletcher 2 months ago

Hey Tom. Your Daaa Maannn once again. Really awesome stuff as per usual. Loved the music. Very atmospheric. I have used a bit of James Newton Howard on my last clip which was great. Hope he doesn't find out and sue my dumb aussie ass.

You got all the big guns commenting on your latest vid which is unreal. I'd love to do some of this stuff in the Kimberley one day. Only problem is the croc's which like white meat for a midnight snack.

Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing the next 9 minute epic.

Mike
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

Well all the big guns weren't here till you showed up, Mike! :)

Thanks for the kind words. Your vids are legend.
Michael Fletcher 2 months ago

Ha Ha sure sure!!! I'm just a light weight batting outside my weight division. Your Mr Timescapes your the leader of the pack. No one touches your shit for coolness.

Mike
Luke Brooks 2 months ago

You amaze me, I want to be just as awesome as you!
Phil Holland 2 months ago

Exemplary work Tom. Beautiful execution and technique. Not more more to say than that.
Tom @ Timescapes 27 days ago

Thanks, Phil. Was sorry we missed hooking up on that AT&T building thing.
caliu 2 months ago

Excellent work Tom, the colours&focus in the MW are now very much better.
Congrats
rauf 2 months ago

Man, good stuff!
But i hope one day, when you start working as a full time pro, you won't forget us and still could throw here sth to watch and loose jaws ;)
Timelapses.es 2 months ago

Incredible, Tom!. You are the fucking master of the Timelapses!.
Jörg Brönnimann 2 months ago

Hope, that you find somebody who is going to support you in your beautiful work.
jörg
Boon Ong 2 months ago

That's really a beauty!
Marina Sudarkova 2 months ago

Mesmerizing!
Lauri Inc 2 months ago

Simply breathtaking! Too bad your download link does not work! :(
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

I think Vimeo only allows 200 per day?
der gaertner 2 months ago

i love every second!
thanks!!
Ío 2 months ago

I amazing your creation, is very beautiful, great job.
Thanks¡¡¡
Thierry 2 months ago

Timelaps + HD = AMAZING
planetMitch 2 months ago

Featured on planet5D! blog.planet5d.com/8bt
Tom @ Timescapes 27 days ago

Thanks, Mitch.
Luis Caldevilla 2 months ago

Técnicamente perfecto. Visualmente maravilloso.
Olivier Koos 2 months ago

impressive!
Lonny Quattlebaum 2 months ago

dooood
Robert Vinet 2 months ago

Another fantastic timelapse Tom. I very much enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing it with us.
BumKi Cho 2 months ago

Tom, a great timelaps!! I also liked watching behind the scene videos. Keep them coming. Thanks.
King Learie 2 months ago

Superlative
Matt White 2 months ago

stunning...
chris@visceralfilms.ca 2 months ago

Tom you did it again. Brought the awe of the sky for everyone to see. 2:13 is out of this world, then followed by the moonlight. :)
Can't wait to see more stuff from you next summer. I hope you get some coin backing.
599 Productions 2 months ago

Looks good as always man. Looking forward to your timelapse short film. Kind of curious how it turns out because I'm working on one as well.
DURBAN 2 months ago

If there is such a thing as the perfect timelapse, then I think you have achieved it. In my book you are the master of perfect timelapse…
Forrest Pound 2 months ago

yay- the whites are beautiful arent they- great job capturing the bristle cones with such an exquisite time lapse. As a local, I feel you did the range justice.
Anders Dahl 2 months ago

This video is unbelievable. So stunning!
Making me want to go camping in the desert right now.
Cedric Gillissen 2 months ago

wow.....no words.....
Steve Januszek 2 months ago

amazing!!amazing..cant even believe this..isn´t our planet unbelievable?
Iris Inbar 2 months ago

I can't believe what I just saw..
so incredible.. thank you for making this!!
dan mccourt 2 months ago

well nice, the camera and yourself are very special .
cassidy 2 months ago

Awesome Dude, notice nobody can go wrong filming the stars.
Dan Carter 2 months ago

Geez! That was outstanding!
Aum Tao 2 months ago

Very well done. Do you mind if I use it in one of my clips (giving full credits, of course). I'd like more people to watch this.
Steve Drew 2 months ago

The exposures... how did you pull off those exposures!??
Mike Kobal 2 months ago

this is fantastic!
Norm Cobb Jr 2 months ago

Impeccable!

I noticed as the sun came up on some scenes that the stars were still visible in the sky. How is that possible without some editing of the images?
Tom @ Timescapes 2 months ago

That's actually a 1/10th crescent moon coming up. :)
Roberto Ruiz 2 months ago

Fantastic! I don't know why major labels haven't snatched you to work for them yet, but please don't stop producing these gems... absolutely impressive!
Tom @ Timescapes 27 days ago

I'm still waiting... :)
Ben Millett 2 months ago

Awesome, as always.
oyvinto 2 months ago

Numero uno night lapser! Good luck with the work for NASA. :)
Peter McCabe 2 months ago

Amazing, blown away by this wonderful piece of work.
David Conti 2 months ago

Man - this film is so new and exciting. A great work and so beautifully clear. I look forward to looking at all your work.
BRAVO
Sean O'Brien 2 months ago

I can't believe how crisp and clean your images are. I am impressed. Thank You for sharing.
deepseas 2 months ago

Dear Tom,
keep up your inspiring work, keep the pixels streaming...

Best regards
Dustinn Craig 2 months ago

The work is beautiful and inspiring! Keep it up!