Tag: video

Yellow Crowned Night Heron

Heron with crayfish

I saw a very cool shore bird today who was not at all camera shy, so I made a little video which can be viewed here:

Some still images can be found at the link below. The deer were scampering around just a few yards behind the Heron.

A few yards the other way, I saw a Green Heron sharing a branch with a duck. He must be very friendly because my neighbor captured a photo with him sharing a branch with a Little Blue Heron.

Still Images:

https://adobe.ly/3yqANZB

All of this great wildlife is just a few miles from my house in Washington, DC., at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, which can be easily accessed from the Anacostia River Trail. Both the trail and the gardens are among my favorite places in DC. Another great thing is that if you access the gardens from the trail, you can visit before the park opens or after it closes. Bring a picnic and you will likely have the whole place to yourself, surrounded by birds, turtles, deer, and the river beavers – all captured on my Vimeo channel:

https://vimeo.com/user151033887 (copy and paste this link, if the hyperlink is not working)

In Memory of Peter Bis

Peter Bis was a very kind man, who for many years lived on Mass Ave.  He enjoyed greeting people from his spot by the gas station, usually under a tree.  He would be there all day, everyday.  He helped out around the station and also helped customers who needed air in their tires.  He had an abundance of personality.  In a town where almost nobody seems to have the time to say hello to a stranger, Peter was an anomaly.  He always had something kind to say, and frequently caused people to smile.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Below is a revised rough-cut of what will we hope in the future will be a more refined video of the community’s reaction to Peter and his passing.

Peace Corps Video Contest

The Peace Corps changes lives and wants to hear your story.

This summer, the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is running a video contest in celebration of the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps. We’re asking you to submit a one- to two-minute video about how the Peace Corps, a Peace Corps Volunteer, or Returned Peace Corps Volunteer changed your life.

  • Perhaps it was a teacher whose stories of cultures overseas opened your eyes to the world.
  • Maybe it was your co-worker whose unique ability to connect with people made all the difference.
  • It could be a Peace Corps Volunteer living in your community who inspired you to dream big.
  • Or maybe it’s your mother, whose service overseas proved that you’re never too old to have an adventure.

Whether you served in the Peace Corps or not, we all share its legacy.

Tell us your story. Tell us about your piece of the Peace Corps.

  • Grand Prize: $2,500
  • Second prize: $1,000
  • Third prize: $500

* This contest is generously sponsored by Juliane Heyman, Peace Corps Staff, 1961-66.

How to Enter

Note that you must complete both steps in order to enter the contest.

Step 1:

Upload your video to the NPCA contest group on YouTube. Videos not submitted to this online group will not be eligible to win.  All videos must meet contest requirements below.
Go to YouTube

Step 2:

Submit your completed online entry form here.
Complete and Submit Your Form

Enter now and share your story with the rest of the world!  We look forward to receiving your entry.  The winners will be announced in October 2010.