Reflections from Uyuni

Reflections from Uyuni are a Time-lapse short film that shows the majestic beauty of the sea salt of Uyuni and the province of Potosí in Bolivia. The splendid reflections created by the water flooding in the rainy season, are the main protagonist Enrique Pacheco´s camera, who really invites us to dream with impossible pictures from another world, where the sky meets the earth forming an infinite mirage. Moreover, the sea salt of Uyuni with more than 10,000km2 is the largest in the world. It is located in the province of Potosi, Bolivia, near the Andes, at an altitude of 3.656m. Therefore, the Salar of Uyuni serves as a transport route through the Altiplano of Bolivia, but tourism has a gradually more important role in the area. Moreover, if you really like this short movie, then you have a chance of film and its footage are also available for license in HD and 4K UHD. Therefore, for professional enquiries, you can contact me: media@enriquepacheco.com

Enrique Pacheco: enriquepacheco.com

Music composed by Syd Szydelko: sidszydelko.co.uk

Shot with Sony A7 and A7s cameras + Zeiss FE 16-35 f4 and A 70-200 f2.8

Motorized slider by Kietacam

Reflections from Uyuni from Enrique Pacheco on Vimeo.

Prachov Rock Formations

The majestically beautiful “Prachov Rock Formation” is one of the best-known rock cities in the Czech Republic, which is actually located in northwestern Bohemia between the towns of Jicin and Sobotka. The “Prachov Rock” ranks among the most popular destinations in the Czech Paradise.  The Rock has provides several inspiring sandstone formations set in a romantically varied landscape with several deep gorges and high rock towers providing round-about views. The rock is enormously attracting hikers as well as rock-climbers.

The tourists of the “Prachov Rock Formations” have a choice between two routes with the shorter one taking about 45 minutes though the other one is bit longer and more physically demanding one can take up to 2.5 hours and measures about 3.5 km. The Prachov Rock formations, like other sandstone rock formations of the Czech Paradise, date back to the Mesozoic era during which the entire area used to be the sea bottom. It is heavily segmented plateau was created of sandstones sediments, marlites and arenaceous marls during this era However historically, the “Prachov Rock Formations” belong to the Velis dominion once conquered by the now non-existent Velis Castle, built by the Czech king Premysl Otakar I.

Once the battle of “Bila Hora” ended, the dominion became property of the Schlick family which has taken the ownership of Prachov Rock Formations until 1948 and to whom the area was returned in 1993. The compact plateau that comprises mostly of Cretaceous had been intersected by little volcanic bodies. This actually caused the fracture of former compact plateau. These days’ formations such as rock blocks, towers and pillars have been formed by the water and wind activity, and these Rock formations are almost 40 meters high. The entire area is crisscrossed by marked walking trails that follow gullies and ridges through the thick forest to all the outstanding rock formations of the area. As in all protected landscape areas, it's not permitted to wander off the designated trails. Therefore you need a permit from the Czech Rockclimbing Association or a valid pass from another club affiliated with the International Association of Rockclimbing clubs.

The entry to the “Prachov Rock formations” is paid (however, appropriate discounts offer for students, children and seniors) as is parking at one of the two nearby parking lots. The “Prachov Rock Formations” are open to the public from April to October every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Therefore we suggest combine the trip to the “Prachov Rock Formations” with a visit to the elegant historical centers of the Jicin and Sobotka towns or other natural attractions or historical sights of the Czech Paradise. 

The Magical Island House That can only be reached by a 90ft-high Suspension Bridge costs £3,000 a week to rent

It is the ultimate Cornwall’s Robin Crusoe retreat, a lonely magical house on its own island just off the coast of Cornwall. The house can only be reached by a 90ft high suspension bridge. The house in the sea sits right on the beach in Newquay and surrounded by water and isolated from the town, the small island is far from basic. Thus the interiors are extremely expensive mix of sleek neutrals and modern design, with majestic panoramic sea views offered at every turn. The house outside terrace has a barbecue view of the sea and the snug lounge has same views, with plenteously of cozy seating, sheepskin rugs and a window seat. 

The pad has a beautiful master suite bedroom, which is linked by a private staircase, and comes complete with a sprawling four poster bed. However, on the ground floor there is another double room with a day bed and a king-size bedroom with en suite shower room and family bathroom with a lovely bath and overhead shower. Therefore for those wanting to use the island for celebrating events, can take advantage of the bar area, with 40" TV, bar billiards table and much more. Well, the most importantly, the handy location means that whatever your impulse, be it fish and chips or Michelin star dining, you can find somewhat to please at the foodie haven of Padstow or in the city of Truro. Moreover; there’s even WiFi available for sending idyllic photos of the island to friends & family stuck at home.

Well, if you want to be there, then house can be booked in advance, with prices reaching £3,000 per couple for a week's stay at the peak of summer. To ask about renting the private island, more information can be found on Unique Home Stays. 

N avarre, The Land of Light

Well, this move is dedicated to my family and all those who love this land. It is highly suggested to view full screen and activate HD. I also recommend increasing the volume of the music. The video is available in 4K, and all scenes shot in Navarre. 

Music by Lights & Motion, licensed from themusicbed.com
Main equipment used: Sony A37, A850, A7R & various Sony/Minolta lenses
Slider: Mslider

inaxiotejerina@gmail.com
flickr.com/photos/minoltero

00:00 – 00:18 – Etxauri
00:18 – 00:26 – Belagua
00:26 – 00:34 – Larra
00:34 – 00:42 – Urederra
00:42 – 00:50 – Belagua
00:50 – 01:02 – Erreniega (El Perdón)
01:02 – 01:13 – Izagaondoa
01:13 – 01:22 – Izagaondoa
01:22 – 01:34 – Bardenas
01:34 – 01:42 – Lantz
01:42 – 01:53 – Artzibar (Valle de Arce)
01:53 – 02:02 – Larra
02:02 – 02:13 – Astrain
02:13 – 02:22 – Larra
02:22 – 02:30 – Araitz- Malloak
02:30 – 02:37 – Zaraitzu (Salazar)
02:37 – 02:46 – Aralar-Sakana
02:46 – 02:54 – Gendulain
02:54 – 03:02 – Aralar
03:02 – 03:10 – Urbasa
03:10 – 03:18 – Aralar
03:18 – 03:26 – Bardenas
03:26 – 03:34 – Larrazpil (Aralar)
03:34 – 03:50 – Zaraitzu (Salazar)
NAVARRE, THE LAND OF LIGHT - TIMELAPSE (2015) from Iñaki Tejerina on Vimeo.

Los Angeles from Above

Earlier this month I got an amazing opportunity to fly over Los Angeles at sunrise and again at sunset with my friends at Commonwealth Pictures: commonwealthpictures.com/ .The A-Camera was set up on the left side of the helicopter and was using a Tyler Pogo Stabilizer which I was super impressed with! I was shooting B-Camera on the right side leaning my body and my camera out the side of the helicopter which was insanely fun! I was using a hand-held Kenyon 6x6 stabilizer, which I was pretty happy with! The battery died about 2/3rds of the way through my flight, so on my second flight I brought two. The 6x6 was just barely powerful enough to counteract the shake of the helicopter, I suggest finding a bigger one.

It was my New Years resolution this year to get a sweet shot of me dangling my feet out of a helicopter! Needless to say I got that shot twice! Everything was shot on the Dragon in 6K at 60fps, mostly at 250ISO except for the darker situations where I went up to 1280ISO. I shot the first run with a Canon 24-70mm and the second run with a Canon 16-35mm. The track I used is called "Glimpse" by Helios

Los Angeles from Above from Patrick Lawler on Vimeo.