Customer Reviews

Living Landscapes: Earthscapes - Fall in New England [Blu-ray]

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I rated this video 3 stars, possibly because I expected to see much more vivid colors. The colors were not very vivid with hardly any reds. I think the video was well done though. I played it with the music. The music was very pleasing, though I thought it might be a little less prominent with the nature sounds a little more so. I only paid $9 for it and I think it was certainly worth that and I am sure I will watch it again sometime.

I was disappointed with this video. It was not what I expected. The scenes were indeed great and the music was OK but I was expecting a lot more composition as far as barns, churches, views of small towns etc. On the back cover it states that it has content from Me, VT, NH and Ma. While watching the video you have no idea of where these scenes were shot. They should have included captions on the locations of where these places are. The waterfall was a gorgeous location, but where is it?

If you are interested in only leaves, ponds and waterfalls then you'll like this video. If you're looking for more than this, then you'll probably be disappointed.

With vacation funds and time so scarce, and the multitude of places I want to see in my lifetime, autumn time in New England is not even close to the top of my list for destinations. Despite this fact, it remains a visual experience I wish I could see in person someday.

This dvd makes it possible, and provides a variety of views of the area that make the experience all it can be without the expense of going there.

Living Landscape titles are well produced, having stunning visuals and great music to accompany the scenery. Future titles are planned, and my one hope is that the producers will add an option to have nature sounds only in addition to the delightful mucial soundtracks.

Keep 'em coming!


Dana Paull "teagal" (Reno, NV USA)
Originally posted for Standard Definition Version of this DVD

Had the video playing while family was over for Thanksgiving. Wonderful comments about the beautiful scenery.

I'm a little surprised by some of the other ratings. I had the DVD version last year and just switched over to Blu-ray (definitely worth it). It's stunning. Autumn is my favorite season, and I keep it running nearly all day - talk about relaxing. You will see falling leaves, forests, rivers, waterfalls, lakes (all combined with foliage) and misty hills, as well as vibrant yellow foliage against a dazzling blue sky. I love the different shots in several types of lighting. I also love the barns and churches - it has everything you'd want to see. A few scenes looks like they may have been shot just a hair past peak, but are gorgeous none the less. I've seen this disc hundreds of times, but am still surprised by a scene I didn't notice before. It's positively hypnotic. The colors and contrast are both vivid, and it was cut quite well. The scenes are held the perfect amount of time (in my humble opinion), and the music is soothing without completely taking over the visuals. I instantly feel calm while watching it, and I have 5 children, so that's saying a lot. This, as well as a couple of snow Blu-rays (also purchased on Amazon) are my favorite things to put in my BD player.

I've lived in Boston, MA most of my life and moved to texas for the past 6 where there is no 4 seasons. This may not he the best and there may of been many other areas he could of gone for images but this works good for me considering fall is coming and i wont see any of this down here. Its good therapy for me I will be watching this as often as possible. I will purchase the 4 season one next to see some snow.

An interesting landscape photography of New England in the fall. The scenes were well selected and varied.

I was hoping for something serene and peaceful that I could leave on in the background while I was writing. Instead, this piece is cut like a bad music video! For the subject matter it's practically hyperkinetic! I have to wonder what ADD film school dropout assembled this. Cut cut cut! Maybe we could settle on a shot and let it breathe a minute before another cut, huh??? Instead of buying this here, check my local Goodwill. Mine will soon be on sale there.

Beautiful fall scenery, lovely music in the background, trickling water, leaves floating in the wind, gorgeous autumn colors, a very engrossing experience that is peaceful and relaxing. I sometimes get up and put this on the TV during the night if I can't sleep, and even if I don't sleep, I feel rested. I had it on the TV one time during the day when my husband was home and he even liked it, which is rather unusual for him - as there are no guns, no motorcycles and nothing blows up during the entire DVD. I've seen other Living Landscapes and they are all just as beautiful. Highly recommended.

I grew up in and traveled in New England for 20 years. I have relocated to the Left Coast and wanted to have some video of the vibrant colors of the New England Fall that I remembered. This is NOT what I remember, nor is it anything like a travel brochure would promote. Although technically very good high definition picture and with nice sound there were very few scenes that actually capture the vibrancy of a New England Fall. I wonder if they just couldn't sell these photos elsewhere....