I gave this talk because the disappearing beauty of the world around us deserves to be recognized. The way that these changes affect us all, on a personal level, should be our catalyst for change. I hope that this leaves you inspired to appreciate the nature that surrounds you and the impermance we live with, today.
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"Tree of Fire" destroyed when a storm felled the tree next to it.
TEDx: Beautiful Things That Are Gone
"Ice Cave With A View"
The day after I was there, an avalanche trapped 5 people in the cave.
Each year, longer hotter summers erode the cave further.
Each year, longer hotter summers erode the cave further.
“First Light”, Before and After
"Dance," before...
after...
the forest groves are replaced by cattle and potatoe fields
“Halo” – the moon silhouettes the lone tree in an 485s exposure
"A Sun Story"
"Tree of Fire"
