today people all around the world are celebrating earth hour at 8:30 pm. for just one hour we can practice one way to conserve energy by taking action against climate change-by simply turning off our lights for one hour. going out this evening? why not unplug everything in your house? ok, maybe not the fridge, but you get the idea! for more inspiration, please check out the 'official earth hour' video below.
I wanted to re-post this photograph in honor of today's earth hour since it is one of the most beautiful hidden gems on long island.
on a side note, if you'd like to see more reflections or add your own to the mix, please check out james of newtown area photo's wonderful 'weekend reflections' meme. thanks James!
in celebration of today's earth hour, I am giving away a beautiful book by the australian landscape photographer peter lik called, "spirit of america". the weather channel offered this giveaway to help promote mr. liks' new reality tv show. paraphrased from the w.c.,"...the show will follow mr. lik as he travels across america photographing how weather has a unique impact on landscapes in hawaii, alaska and death valley among other off the map places. peter will share his photographs and techniques while searching for the "perfect shot" as he overcomes weather related obstacles.
I thought this might be of interest to people who love nature, photography and a talented photographer willing to share his knowledge. check out the book here, it really is quite beautiful. I am hoping maybe the weather channel will give me one too!
so, if you are interested, please leave a comment here on this post. and if you'd like to follow me, I'd appreciate that too, if you aren't already that is!
I will announce the winner next thursday march 31, the day peter lik's show debuts on the weather channel. good luck everyone!
I love the spirit of this video, the music is perfect too.
31 comments:
I am turning off my lights too for a change.
Well.. we can try to remember for one hour, what we have done to the earth.
And for the remaining hours of the year, we can continue destroying earth and environment.
Have a nice weekend.
Costas
Wow, pretty capture... but is the giveaway open to international participants? I'd love to join..
dropping by from the Phils.
The earth is amazing, and saving it is a huge part of peoples lives and everyone should do something to conserve this wonderful world.
I'm a follower your on my side bar too!
I would love that book!
very good video and initiative ! we can't continue to waste energy like that !
and i forget to say thst the book is beautiful ! :)
What a gem of a spot indeed.
Reminds me of holidays on Cape Cod and the smell of Coppertone.
I think I will take a nap at 20.30 hrs.:-)
Excelent photo.
I was wondering what happen to Bella, the puppy who is on the left side of your blog?
Regards from Portugal
My light will be going out.
That is an awesome photo, makes me want to be there.
What a generous giveaway! If it's open to international folk please do count me in :)
please enter me in...neat giveaway and I am a follower! thanx!!
What a gorgeous capture! I love the curve of the shoreline and the sun's reflection on the water. I can just see the photo blown up and framed!
you've captured a truly beautiful scene. though I missed earth hour, no matter. it is in my consciousness. thanks for sharing your beauty.
Hi Lily,
We also observed earth hour, knowing it is just a token, but thinking and hoping for change. Please enter me for the giveaway.
Hi, Lily, I was sure I commented when I stopped by the other day, but must have gotten distracted. It doesn't take much!! What a sweet opportunity! ~karen
I love that this year the theme was to extend the hour and raise awareness for the whole year! THis is a great giveaway, thanks!
Lights out! Another gorgeous photo.
How did I miss this .. enter me please!
I must say that this book looks beautiful, and it would be super great if I would be picked (:
What a beautiful book, I would love to win!
I would love to be entered!
(And I'm a follower!)
irishdancer2459 (@) yahoo (.) com
Why I haven't informed this! I am in anyway. already a follower #222.
clavs
I Love our beautiful planet Tellus... of course we turned off the lights!
Much Love Anna
I must say that I fret over what is happening to our planet, and if there is an armageddon, it'll be of our own making.
What an excellent idea. I was actually in the "city of light" last Saturday (and didn't notice much dimmed). However, since I was not at home, lights were turned off and things unplugged all over the house. Thanks for having this great giveaway, Lily!
That book is spectacular. The cover picture would be enough to justify the price, probably!
Oh, wonderful!! He does amazing work.
The giveaway is great. We did turn off the lights during the earth hour. i'm glad that in our little sacrifices, we can help a lot in saving our planet.
I am your new follower by the way :)
monette _ 893 at hotmail dot com
im a new follower! jmmccarr@gmail.com
This sounds like a fantastic book! What a wonderful assignment that was for the lucky photographer! Wonderful give away Lily!
I spent a nice earth hour sitting by candle light, reading.
Great video, I participated.
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