Must See Videos

As a result of my evolving interest in photography, I've been getting more and more interested in short, home-made videos. I've made a few of my own, mainly for recent vacations, but I love putting together photos, video clips, and just the right music to capture a moment time.

This first video, Made in Ireland, does just that. Beautiful music and video combine to paint of picture of Iceland that will make anyone want to visit.

The second video, Gimmie Shelter, is an amazing cover of the Rolling Stones song played by street musicians around the world, and put together by Playing for Change. Dare I say it's even better than the original?!

What short video's have inspired you lately?

Royal Wedding!

I so enjoyed watching the Royal Wedding this morning! I remember getting up in the middle of the night 30 years ago to watch Princess Diana wed Prince Charles, so it was very special to see her son, Prince William, wed his bride, Kate, today. Everything about the procession and ceremony was perfection. The British sure know how to do Royal Weddings right! I loved her dress and the kiss, but I think my favorite part was knowing they were taking their vows in the same place William the Conqueror was crowned King 1000 years before. What an amazing history Westminster Abbey has seen!

(image from the AP via NPR.)

Book: Undecorate

This book just came out a week ago and it's at the top of my wish list. Undecorate, from Dwell Studios, profiles 20 homes from around the country. Preview and purchase it here.

(images from Dwell.)