Road Trip: Lake Murray, Oklahoma

One of my favorite things ever is a decent road trip.  I've probably mentioned that fact several times in this blog.  A long drive is the nicest way to clear one's mind, to be sure.  

To be considered "decent", a road trip must consist of a drive that is at least 2 hours long... one way, that is.  Our recent drive to Lake Murray in Oklahoma certainly qualifies.  Particularly, since there's a lovely view when we reach point B.

Now, you know I'm going to have to make another journey very soon.  It's the way it goes.  Once you take one drive, you're itching to get to the next.  At least that's how it is for me!

Enjoy the vid of our latest travels.  Take care out there!
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(btw... the vid was captured on the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition... ;)

Kaleidoscope Experiment III

It had to be done. This one is a final edit of the second experiment. I had finally learned how to fine tune the kaleidoscope effect in PowerDirector 8. It took a while, but in the end, this, the third one, is my favorite.

I suspect, in the future, I'll be doing more of these, using different images, of course. The reason, the peacefulness I feel when gazing into the changing patterns. And too, the beautiful music I've happened across. Kevin MacLeod is kind enough to offer it for the public's use in any project one might dream up.

It would seem, the days of late have been a bit stressful. Time zooms without me, as though I'm in one of those videos standing still with all the many people and cars, mere streaks, rushing by. It's a chaos. Though not entirely unpleasant. More of a distraction from the unpleasant.

Still, I miss those days when it seemed the world spun slower. To what end will this ever increasing speed take us? Well, I suppose we know the answer. What's the hurry, I wonder. And so, I like to make these kaleidoscope things...