A Journal of the Outdoors No. 11

Snake Man

January 2014 •French

It is with an old bus an about thirty snakes that Franz Florez struggles for the preservation of nature in Colombia, one of the most environmentally diverse country in the world. His snakes are his pass to enter the deep jungle, where guerrillas fight the regular army and where narco-traffickers meet coca growers. Facing the threat of the industrial exploitation of these preserved areas, he tries to gather support among the population, including the armed actors.

Late Anthropocene

October 2016 •

Hand processed expired Kodak 7291, Camera: Beaulieu R16, Lens: Angenieux 12-120mm with +3 Diopter, Polarising filter for the clouds. Hand processed in C-41 chem using a Lomo UPB-1A tank. Still haven't mastered removal of the rem-jet anti-halation layer (thats all the white 'static' on the film). The film expired about 40 years ago.

Microcosmos

September 1996 •French

A documentary of insect life in meadows and ponds, using incredible close-ups, slow motion, and time-lapse photography. It includes bees collecting nectar, ladybugs eating mites, snails mating, spiders wrapping their catch, a scarab beetle relentlessly pushing its ball of dung uphill, endless lines of caterpillars, an underwater spider creating an air bubble to live in, and a mosquito hatching.

Sapera

March 2019 •Hindi

In the holy city of Varanasi, 16-year-old Ali has one of the most dangerous jobs in the world – catching poisonous snakes. The boy balances life and death on a daily basis to support his family.

Sunshine in Soho

January 1956 •English

1950s Soho beats with far more energy than its 21st century counterpart in this vivid time capsule.

The Village Pet

January 1931 •

Billy the pet seal adapts to village life in Wereham, Norfolk.

A Day on the Broads

July 1929 •

With their gramophone perched on the back of their launch, the family set off for a day of rest and relaxation on the Broads and Suffolk coast.

Madagascar, paradis des caméléons

Invalid date •French

The Secrets of the Snakes

January 2016 •French

Snakes, creatures with superpowers that have allowed them to adapt perfectly to their environment, play an essential role in the ecosystem.

All Cats Are Grey in the Dark

August 2019 •German

He calls himself Catman. Christian lives with his two cats Marmelade and Katjuscha. They are inseparable. As he yearns to become a father, he has his beloved Marmelade fertilized by an exclusive tomcat abroad.

Garden Friends and Foes

January 1943 •English

How to distinguish and deal with various insects that destroy vegetables.

Summer Meadow

March 2024 •English

A close look at flowers and pollinators on a sunny summer morning.

Cat Stories

July 2019 •English

A kaleidoscopic collection of portraits of cat owners in the Netherlands

Asia's Deadliest Snakes

January 2010 •English

Asia is home to the world's most lethal serpents, but which of its scores of slithering predators is the deadliest? Join venom expert Bryan Fry on his cross-continental quest to find the perfect serpentine killer.

Venom Islands

January 2012 •English

Venom expert Dr. Bryan Fry embarks on a dangerous island journey to uncover the deadly secrets of vipers, stonefish and the formidable Komodo dragon.

The Duck of New York

February 2023 •English

A short documentary about an unusual duck that appeared in New York's Central Park and created a global media sensation.

Way Cool Creepy Crawlies

June 1997 •English

Way Cool Creepy Crawlies, From the itty bitty kiddy wildlife series. VHS Award-Winning Cinematographers featuring Froggies, caterpillars, turtles, lizards & spiders.

À la canne blanche

October 2019 •French

The Turtle Family

January 1988 •English

Whether on land, in fresh water, or in the sea, tortoises, terrapins, and turtles have an advantage. Nature has blessed them with a protective shell that locks out interference and danger.

Galapagos 3D: Nature's Wonderland

February 2014 •English

In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, there is a paradise unlike any other: the Galapagos. Amongst these remote volcanic islands, life has played out over millions of years in relative isolation. The result is a wonderland of nature.