Sunrise After Star Shower

Montage of photos taken one early morning in California on Aug. 12, 2007 after a night of camping in the back of a truck bed during the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Photos taken by Nami Leolani. "The Star-Spangled Banner" anthem sung by The Acoustix a cappella group.

This is my first attempt at editing. I hope you enjoy it.

Saunj & Sterling: enjoy the credits. :)

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[mattthedream]

jhoom is right, were slowly sleep-walking towards a fascist state,wars are manufacted to perpetuate fear,paranoia,anxiety and distrust. Thats the key to a population of obediant conditioned human sheep who focus on menial materialistic values and obsessive consumer behaviours. Yes, they are very brave these soilders, but bombing countries for peace is like drinking vodka for sobriety.

[namileolani]

Here's the thing, this video was created out of love and for my apprecaition of the beauty of nature and a special night captured with my best friend.

[namileolani]

(cont.) The song was randomly chosen from my iTunes list - The Acoustix, who sing the anthem, appear close to the top of my alphabetized list - and the edited video just happened to fit well with the lyrics "dawn's early light" and "home of the brave."

[namileolani]

(cont.) NOT to create a political statement.  It's not an accident the word "American" only appears once. I, as an American, can only speak for myself. And I'm saying how thankful I am to see another dawn, another dusk, another meteor shower, and so much more...

[namileolani]

(cont.) If you seek political and world enlightenment, check out this video:

youtube dot com /watch?v=vuBo4E77ZXo

[note: for some reason, I'm unable to post the link properly in this forum]

[namileolani]

(con't) Whatever. This video was intended for my best friend in honor of her first meteor shower - and she enjoyed it. If people feel compelled to turn this in to something ugly, and can't simply appreciate the sentiment or the magnificence of a beautiful sunrise, then that's really sad.

Fortunately, I still believe there's hope for people like you... Thanks for watching and taking the time to post your thoughts.

[lbern67401]

Just ignore matt and jhoom. With their comments they show thier ignorance of the definition of fascist and the role of soldiers. Beautiful music(I love the Acoustix) and well matched to the visual.

[jhoom71]

"To all men and women of the armed forces whose bravery helps all AMERICANS" Star spangled banner playing" reeks of fascism to me. Be careful who you support down here on earth.There are some people who are only here to misguide you and get your "vote" And still nothing to do with meteor showers which is what i clicked to watch originally.Just one more thing without soldiers there would be no war.

[namileolani]

(con't) I hope you and everyone else can appreciate what all service men and woman of all countries do for the good of man... regardless of their personal political beliefs or if they (dis)agree with the policies of their own government.

[namileolani]

(con't) "Present day NAZI nation?" Which country are you referring to? This video PURPOSELY does not specify any particular country.

Please watch the video again. This video was dedicated TO ALL service men and women who demonstrate their bravery by serving. Among others, THIS INCLUDES YOUR OWN COUNTRYMEN IN THE UK! Speaking as an American citizen, I AM thankful. Think before you post.