Linda and I have been traveling for more than four years as I write. In many ways, it feels like a lifetime. I can barely remember what it was like to live in a house and go to a regular job every day. If and when the day comes where we will have to give it all up, it'll probably be one of the most difficult transitions I'll ever make.
I've had some amazing opportunities to photograph this beautiful country since we began our great adventure. I never lose sight of how lucky I am to be able to immerse myself in nature, free from the stresses of an ordinary life. Before I became a photographer, I was a cinematographer, working with my partner Glenn to produce documentaries, music videos and short films. I have recently returned to shooting video and wanted to create something meaningful, something that would highlight this amazing life. The resulting film called "An Uncluttered World" has resonated with many people, most notably fulltimers and some even featured it on their own blogs.
In the film, I refer to the lucky few and I think all of us who are living on the road fit that description. I hope you enjoy it, click below to watch.
Totally agree and have shared your little video with friends of ours. We feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You are in good company.
DeleteBeautiful thoughts, beautiful video. It's hard for us to imagine stopping our travels anytime soon—or anytime! I suppose we'll know when we're ready, but for now, there are so many more adventures that await. It is a glorious life, and we're grateful every day that we had the courage to leave our comfortable "nest" in Ashland 5 1/2 years ago. Thanks for sharing your gratitude!
ReplyDeleteYes Laurel, it's almost impossible for us to image a life off the road too. We don't have any plans for that in the near or distant future and that suits me just fine.
DeleteAnother winner, Steven. Love it! Sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary!
DeleteStunning...slowed my breathing down and gave me goosies!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen. I'm familiar with that feeling from living the life!
DeleteYou nailed it! Love the cameo by Bill. We truly are one of the lucky few......
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I warned Bill that he was going to be in an upcoming movie. He did all his own stunts, btw :)
DeleteBy the way, Kelly also made a cameo in the last shot :)
DeleteGreat video!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI could, and have, watch this over and over. What a truly blessed life we live being able to see and experience the natural wonders of this world. For us, the answer to the question "When will you 'settle down' again?" is always - "We hope never!"
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodee. I feel the same way. When we try to imagine ourselves in a house, I see us saying "okay, this is fun but when is departure day?" :)
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