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  • Light upper-level clouds float over Mt Whitney in a natural auditorium

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    Cirrus clouds float undisturbed over aretḗ (French for this terrain feature which has no English counterpart) mountain peaks (center). The southern facing cliffs (right) are largely free of snow, while others still retain a great deal of it. Cornices shed fresh snow in high wind (middle peaks). The sky comprises a third of the frame, with the sun visible late clip.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    7 seconds and 16 frames.

  • Some light mid-level clouds over colorful…

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    … Painted Hills lingering above other hills of remote eastern Oregon. Arrowleaf balsamroot, yellow flowers, comprise much of the foreground space. The Painted Hills, remote and unique, are sandy dunes under lower-level clouds in the sky. The surrounding meadow hills look gentle and are all-green.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    7 seconds and 22 frames.

  • Hoffellsjökull, glacial melt in southeast Iceland under clouds

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    From the large snow cap called Vatnajökull, the glacier known as Hoffellsjökull, is seen melting into an outlet flow. Vatnajökull National Park in southeast Iceland is shown. The glacier’s snout and truncated spur is seen (right).
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    7 seconds and 4 frames.

  • Flying over Ísafjarðardjúp, a northern Icelandic fjord with small islands below

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    The UAS flies over sea water towards grassy islands, with pristine sky in the top half of the frame, along with a very few and light low-level clouds. No interval is used (full motion).
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds, 3 frames.

  • The Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland crossed…

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    … by bridges in the downtown with land water traffic. Historic Zurich, many types of public transport are displayed, and high foot traffic is displayed across the river on the street which spans much of the frame. Many buildings amongst European alders and elms are displayed. Recently, a Swiss study has indicated more trees in cities would save thousands of lives in future heat waves. Link to article: Swissinfo.ch

    The buildings average five stories and have pale pastels as exterior hues. The sky is full of late-day mid-level clouds.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 11 frames.

  • 2 of 2 | Motion dolly in lesser known arch under Mt Whitney in daytime

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    A less well-known arch near Mt Whitney, this is the continuation of another clip. High striated Cirrus clouds are passing by.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 11 frames.

  • 1 of 2 | Motion dolly in lesser known arch under Mt Whitney in daytime

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    Scene notes:

    The continuation of another clip. The camera’s orientation and position has been adjusted.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 9 frames.

  • Above Oregon winery where fluffy clouds cast shadows

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    Verdant green and cultivated vineyards where low clouds meander overhead in a clear blue sky.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    7 seconds and 4 frames.