A Peek Into My Breathing Space
I have to hand it to my muse. No sooner have I created the conditions for us to have a little bit of a creative breather and she’s coming up with all sorts of weird and wonderful ideas to fill the gap. Which means this week I’ve ended up with 2 more posts than usual…
Still, this one is easy to read, being of the video variety.
I’ve ordered a new Flip video camera to capture some of the Sardinian experience, and I wanted the chance to experiment before I go. When I was out walking the other day I thought I’d give it a try, capturing some of the beauty and wildness I have on my doorstep and sharing a few words about what you’re looking at, and how the place helps to shift my perspective.
The sound quality isn’t great – partly because I wasn’t talking loudly enough (to avoid looking too crazy), and partly because of the wind buffeting the camera. To make it easier to follow (and for those who are hearing impaired) I’ve added subtitles with my commentary.
I hope you enjoy seeing a little piece of the world I’m lucky enough to be living in, and to get a feel for the physical place that I move into when I need to get a bit of breathing space.
The video is just 1 min, 16 secs long.
I recorded it using a Flip Video MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black), uploaded it onto Blip.TV, then added the subtitles at overstream.
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Joanna, a wonderful place to live in, you’re a lucky woman… Today is Sant Jordi’s day in Catalonia, where I live. On this day, the tradition here is to give roses and books to our loved ones.
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You’re so lucky, Joanna!
Please make note of my envy.
Entirely unfair.
Matt
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Thanks for the pleasant sight seeing and for the tech info — I’ll be needing the latter shortly.
Brilliant video – so clear. What a wonderful place! I’ve made myself a note about blip.tv for a future blog.
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What a beautiful place, Joanna. I like the effect of your hand held camera – it feels like you are right there. BTW, Robert Hruzek and I came up with a spectacular way for you to put your new technology to good use …
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Thanks for the beautiful tour and the crystal clear video. It was nice seeing the ferry again. I used to live in Dunoon many years ago just as the naval submarine tender was about to leave. I took those walks down by the water many days to clear my head and gain a new perspective about problems bothering me at the time. I miss being there. Thanks again!
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Hey Joanna,
Simple but powerful words and imagery
Beautiful.
I think this has also helped me decide on the camera to buy. Is this the Flip Mino HD?
Conor
Oooooo I’m jealous. I only see domesticated mooses at my place….
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Mercè, so sorry it’s taken me till now to reply – I got distracted celebrating Sant Jordi’s day
What a wonderful tradition, roses and books. Thanks so much for letting me know about it.
Matt Envy duly noted… but you know, it’s been a long hard slog for me to get myself to this place… I’m counting it as fair
Lori my pleasure – I love experimenting with new techy stuff, and this was all remarkably easy to use
Angie hello
I’m glad the video tempted you to stop and say hi. Good luck with your own experiments
Brad I’m glad you got that feeling – I think it helps that it is just a few minutes from my door too. Plus I didn’t think about it, just tried to capture what I could see. Authentic video-ing
I’m curious about your plan…?
Tim hello – it’s not the most glamorous of places on the west coast, but there are many wonderful aspects and like you say, walking by the water in that clear air is a great way to gain new perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience of being here too.
Conor yes it is – I’m quite taken with it. Affordable, light, and so easy to use, even for a technophobe like me.
Barbara I think video footage of domesticated mooses might be kind of fun to see…
Joanna,
thanks for sharing this video and for the subtitles! Although I could understand most of it, the subtitles helped a lot. And it was nice to hear your voice – another step towards learning to know you more.
I like the water and the ships coming in – beautiful! Sigh!
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” and there you are a bit of breathing space at the end of my road”
lovely…lovely, lovely….dusts the cobwebs out and then some doesn’t it?
this was a beautiful unexpected gift.Thank you for it.
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Ulla voice and place do help such a lot don’t they? I’m glad you liked it. Doing the subtitles was a fun exercise – and it makes it more accessible too. The water and the boats make me sigh with happiness too
Jan it tickled me so much to be able to share a little bit of what I see, feel, hear… like you would understand me a little better as a result.
It’s a bit magical. Hm… thinking about sounds now… timing is great for that.
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Lovely. I moved to Castleton in the middle of the Peak District last October and the peace and quiet has been sensational. I still work in the city, so coming home is a real treat and provides plenty of space to breathe.
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WoW, Joanna. I knew that you’re a fantastic writing coach, but I didn’t know that you’re a professional photographer as well! You’re very lucky to live in a beautiful place like this, Joanna. It’s been a while, I didn’t look or hear the seagulls…
Iain I think that’s a great combination – working somewhere busy, and coming home to breathe. I don’t know if I could handle living in a city again now… you get used to the space don’t you?
wilson ah thank you, you’re so good for my ego!!
That is a beautiful place. I have a couple creeks nearby that I go to when I need to lessen stress. Writing goes better when I’m relaxed.
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Jendi hi, thanks for saying hello. I’m glad you liked my place. Your place to unwind and tap back into your words sounds lovely too – I’ve read somewhere that flowing water helps us to write… will see if I can dig that out, it would fit well into this month’s theme. Thanks
Thanks so much for sharing a minute of your world at your “breathing space”. It looks so lovely and refreshing! Definitely a place for regaining perspective and getting out of your head.
Chris Brown
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