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Loons |
$29.95 |
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This is the story of one
family of Common loons from the day of the adults return
to their traditional nesting island to the day they lead
the chicks away. In this remarkable film, Peter Roberts
captures the most intimate of loon behaviors - a territorial
fight between a loon and a beaver, a mating scene, and
a fight between chicks to establish dominance.
A brief narrative relaxes your and assists
in your escape to the northern woods. Detailed notes
attached to the video jacket provide insights on behaviors
depicted in the film. The body of the film features pure
natural sounds free of music or narration.
The call of the loon and the Lake Region's
natural ambience will transform your easy chair into
a comfortable seat at the water's edge. Peter Roberts'
still photographs of loons have appeared in National
Wildlife, Sierra, Smithsonian, and Natural
History magazines, and a variety of books on the
Common loon.
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Eagles |
$29.95
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This is the
story of one family of bald eagles. In this remarkable
film, the adults return to the traditional nest site,
renew their bond, tenderly protect the eggs and chicks,
and at last coax the unwilling chick into its first
fight.
Relax as Peter Roberts' exceptional
cinematography captures the spirit of the eagle and
makes possible the escape to its world. Enjoy a delightful
sky ballet and soar over the pristine wilderness
with breathtaking aerial photography. Finally, gather
with eagles in winter amid dancing snowflakes in
an enchanted white wonderland.
Eagles features a blend of
natural sounds digitally recorded by award winning
sound preservationist, Gordon Hempton, and original
music composed and performed by Claude Autry. Free
of narrative interruption, Eagles includes
detailed notes found inside the video jacket. |
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Mountain |
$29.95
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This is the story of life
on a mountain, an environment dazzling in beauty, extreme
in climate, and rich in wildlife. Glaciers and ice fields
hold the summit in perpetual white enchantment. Mountain
goats overlook brilliantly flowered meadows teeming with
deer, marmots, butterflies, and birds. A dipper feeds along
a lush alpine stream. Cascading water rushes through the
ancient forest home of Spotted owls and sparring elk. Autumn's
blazing colors give way to the glisten of an early snow.
Cloud banks build, wind swirls, and winter envelops the
mountain.
Discover the essence of life on a mountain.
Mountain features the stunning
cinematography of Peter Roberts brought to life with
digitally recorded pure natural sound ambiences. Selected
scenes are enhanced with original music, composed and
performed by Van Manakes with Scott Cossu. Mountain is
free of narrative interruption and includes detailed
program notes attached inside the video jacket.
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Otters |
$29.95
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Explore pristine waters
along the Pacific coast with the lighthearted and lovable
Sea otter. Dive with otters as they swim through glistening
kelp forests in search of abalone, urchins and snails.
Laugh as otter pups play with each other and taunt
their parents. Glide over the waves with Brown pelicans
and explore tidewater pools as shorebirds search for
food. Visit a private beach where Harbor seals nurse
their young and then journey underwater to see the
power and grace the regal Sea lion.
Enjoy unique and fascinating otter
behaviors captured by cinematographer Peter Roberts,
who once again has provided an opportunity to voyage
into the private kingdom of a beloved species.
Otters features original
music by Van Manakas with additional music by Scott
Cossu and digitally recorded natural sounds. Free
of narration and with detailed program notes built
into the video jacket, Otters is a premium
quality wilderness experience. |
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Wild Horses |
$29.95
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High atop a rugged cloud-shrouded
plateau of a young stallion trots back and forth in search
of Raven's mares. A spring snow gently filters through
forest branches onto a sleeping colt. Having sheltered
his herd from the approaching storm, the black stallion,
Raven stands watch.
Journey with a herd of wild horses for
a summer of good company, forage, drink, fights and romance.
Filmed and edited by Peter Roberts with music by Ron
Riddle, Wild Horses is a behavior packed, non-narrative
wilderness escape to the world of wild horse. Take your
boots off and sit a spell.
Notes on behaviors seen in the film are
inside the slipcase and on the screen during the show
by activating closed caption on your television. |
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