If you looked through the photos of this trip first (event-5), you will find the experience of seeing the day on video eye-opening. This sandy spot along the American River near Auburn is a popular nudist spot and there are other places down river that can be used with discretion. The cliff diving is impressive and called for some bravery. On-camera: Katgirl, Umbra, Je Suis, Paul, Tiffany, Tim, Lea
Shooting and editing by Nomad
event-4
Dive into Naturism!
event-4
Dive into Naturism!
video-1 4:00 I arrived and got the video cam going in time for strawberry treats and general fooling around at the water's edge.
video-2 4:55 After a bit of posing with silk, the group heads over to do some cliff diving.
video-3 5:00 Everyone loves the clear fresh water. An endless play of climbing and jumping and splashing.
video-4 5:25 More diving and then some water acrobatics, swirling around underwater.
video-5 5:05 After a brief rest on the beach a group goes on a short hike down the river valley.
video-6 4:20 shooting by Nomad and Jon The girls find the hula grass skirts in my bag of toys and are instantly inspired. The day closes with a last swim.
nomad-notes
This day was the first time I brought a video camera. I had orginally imagined this project being primarily about photos but it really does lend itself to moving images.
The videos have been edited in a kind of stream-of-reality style, which might be slow moving for some viewers. But I like it because it's almost like being there and experiencing each moment. It's a deliberate move away from flashy snazy "MTV" editing to something that actually requires you to relax, be patient and get into the rhythm of being one with nature.
I debated whether or not to add music. I like the videos without music, just natural sound. But I thought maybe they needed something to enhance the mood. Let me know what you think.
