Deep in the holiday season the world still turns with it’s tapestry of good and evil. A video crossed my digital desk that reflects the our physical world, at times transcending the noise and chaos for a few moments, and at others providing a mesmerizing look at our collective influence on the planet.
The Baum Foundation, an organization committed to improving people’s lives through programs in the arts, education and environment, presents a video by director and composer, Kenji Williams, who compiled views from NASA and other sources of the Bella Gaia, our beautiful Earth. Give yourself a gift by watching and for a few minutes soaring through the heavens.
This video was supported by NASA, the Baum Foundation, the Foundation for Global Community, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and is a production of Remedy Arts, LLC.
Please enjoy and share this unique view of the Earth and its environment with those you know.
RichardM says
Thank you, that was nice…
Steve Williams says
What is it about space that makes me feel like a kid. I wish I could live long enough to travel up there…
mq01 says
happy holidays!
VStarLady says
Spectacular compilation … It is one thing to know it … it is another to see it!
Steve Williams says
A picture is worth a thousand words….
Tom Graham says
Oh my, what a ride. Thank you.
Tom
Steve Williams says
It resurrects dreams of being an astronaut. Or has me wanting to watch Star Trek..
Robert Wilson says
Thanks for that. Happy Holidays.
Steve Williams says
Happy Holidays to you Robert!
David+Masse says
What a nice visual gift. Thank you.
Merry Christmas to you and Kim.
Please extend my wishes to Paul when you see him.
David
Steve Williams says
Merry Christmas to you and your family David. I’ll pass on the holiday wishes to Paul.
Chris says
Beautiful, than you!
Steve Williams says
It’s a beautiful world.
Lynne says
Thanks for sharing! Happy holidays to you.
Steve Williams says
And holiday wishes to you and Robert!
Pamela K. says
Awww, the many wonders of space and time. Always holds my eyes and heart fixed to images like the video you featured. Enjoyed it so much! Thank you!
I trust all is well with You and Yours this Christmas Eve. May your days be ever merry with all the sounds, the sights, and flavors that are Christmas.
Christmas Miracles DO Happen!
by Pamela K. 2014.
Twas the night before Christmas
and all that I knew
was I needed a Boondock,
and maybe a view.
So I set out by day
and into the night,
nary a single place
was in sight!
Then what did my weary-eyes
suddenly see?
A light in the distance
calling to me!
“Head here!” It said softly
as I rubbed my tired eyes.
So was it a Gift,
Or was it just lies?
“Keep going!” It said,
in a much stronger voice,
“Follow my lead
and you will rejoice!”
My mind didn’t fully
let it sink in…
my thoughts were all spinning
as I started to grin.
So follow I did
and there just ahead
was the perfect place
to lay down my head!
Twas a lake with a view!
Plus night-sounds to hear.
And later comes by
a sweet little Deer.
“Oh NO!” I exclaim!
It’s a Reindeer at that!
“Rudolph…
Is that you in the path?”
“Yes, Tis I,
who guided your sled.
Safely to here
to lay down your head.”
And so it is true…
if you see a bright light
shining before you
in the distance of night.
Follow its wisdom
and let it unfold
the Gift that is Christmas
for you to behold!
Merry Christmas,
Happy Hanukkah,
And Happiest of Holidays To You and Yours!
Steve Williams says
Thank you for sharing your holiday message.
Merry Christmas!
Mike says
No Vespas but who cares.
What happened to close ups of Australia and other Pacific countries . That would have completed a great video! Thanks for posting and Happy New Year to you and your family Steve.