I’ve been out making pictures! I’m still learning [grin] Let me know what you think.
I wanted to travel down and take a look at progress after Cylone Yasi struck back in February this year.
I had originally intended to interview an elderly lady living in Cardwell who had been living without power in her home since February… but upon my return between takes… the situation there had changed and work on her house [and around the district] has finally commenced in earnest.
There goes my story darn it… but I’m so so glad that Von is finally getting her life back!
Driving past I couldn’t go in. I knew she would have her hands full. The scaffolding was up around her house and there were tradesmans vehicles everywhere so I am guessing that things are improving immeasurably for her by now. I hope so anyway.
Towns and communities in the path of the storm still have a way to go to recover but I wanted to put a positive spin on the recovery by looking to nature to see what she has done in that time.
They need rain. But not before the roofs are back on.
The wet season is right around the corner… the race is on!
Let me know what you think of the video!
LEAVE A NOTE…
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Great video. It’s fun to see you “in person,” to hear your voice and listen to what you have to say. I also am impressed with your tech know how to make the video and post it! And your time management because I know that takes time and you have a busy life!
Thanks Galen
It’s not for the faint hearted that’s for sure LOL I’m a one woman band [which I prefer] but that does present challenges! When I paint as well it gets really hectic [grin] but hopefully as I learn and grow and do more my filming process will get better. Fingers crossed.
Thanks so much for the moral support though… it’s not easy to put yourself out there
Jean,
This is such a wonderful, wonderful video! I just loved hearing your voice…and seeing you..
That, and what you shared – about the cyclones…and how the new growth is like our lives…so, so beautiful.
Much love,
Lance
Thanks Lance
You’ve got me grinning from ear to ear. It’s tough showing your own stuff. It’s a bit like that dream where you’re running down the street in your pajamas LOL and so hard to keep the perspective so your feedback is very very much appreciated! It helps me grow. And gives me confidence to do more. So thank you… once again
Good on you for being brave enough to pursue your dreams Jean. You are one person “dynamic multimedia team”. Great stuff. Next you will become a techno geek.
A beautiful message regarding how nature doesn’t judge, it just gets on with doing what it is here to do.
I look forward to the next episode.
Cheers,
Andrew
XXX
Thanks Andrew
I’ve decided to give it my best shot [no pun intended LOL] It’s a bit of a juggle being cameraman anchor and production team all rolled into one… [a bit of a three ringed circus LOL] but I intend to add some painting into the mix in the next one… so we’ll see-how-I-go-with-that LOL
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Really really appreciate it Andrew… thank you so much
Nice to hear your Aussie accent! We can learn from nature’s resiliency and the fortitude displayed by those who get their lives upended by it. Despite our best building codes, insurance policies, and disaster preparedness plans, nature bats last.
Let me tell you Harry… the Aussie accent even scared me!!! (((chuckles)))
Nature is cruel. But she’s predictable. We humans think we’re in charge but we’re not. And maybe that’s a good thing. Nature has a way of working things out. If we leave it alone… even the most broken environment will regenerate and grow. A good example is the dead zone in Russia after Chernobyl. Nature is abounding everywhere there in spite of us… as if thumbing its nose at the smarty pants humans who did this terrible thing to the earth.
Thanks for stopping by… so great to hear from you
Very nice indeed, Jean! The video is well made, but I really like your sentiment. What you say is so true about life. You’re looking good, Lady! I love your Aussie accent also. It’s very different than my Texas one.
Hahaha… I love your accent Nita
Mine just plain scares me! [grin]
So glad you liked the vid. It was so much fun to make… even if it wasn’t what I had originally intended to do. Next time I hope to get out the paints… but the light was fading fast and it was taking all my creative efforts to keep the tripod from blowing over in the wind. Nature had her own agenda… [I think her ears were burning] LOL
Thanks for the lovely encouragement
Beautiful. Thank you. You are amazing:)
Aw gee… thank you Joh
I’m a work in progress [as you can see!]
From one Aussie to another, your accent is just Fine. Good job with the vid, well narrated Jean.
be good to yourself
David
Developing ordinary into extraordinary
Thanks David
I really appreciate that!
great video! it seems to be very professional. is this your first? what hardware did you use for it?
Thanks Klara
no it’s not my first… but it’s definitely early days! I used a Sony HDRcx130 on a collapsed tripod then edited mostly in iMovie.
First off I want to say awesome blog! I had a quick question in which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your mind prior to writing. I have had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out there. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are generally lost just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips? Thanks!
Hi Terrie
G-r-e-a-t question!!! First let me say that if it only takes you 10 or 15 minutes to get started… you’re already doing great LOL The writing process ebbs and flows [as you can here on the blog - grin] but mostly for me once I get on a roll with an idea the words just flow. I do edit savagely though… and sometimes cut out huge chunks of superfluous writing. I try hard to be concise. It’s tempting to put in all the clever words you can think of… but it’s the simple words that often work the best. Yoga and daily meditation help me with process [generally].
It’s great that you’re writing! I can’t think of a more satisfying or worthy creative pursuit. Keep it up!