Kawarthas From The Sky Is Beautiful

Patrick J. Stephen, the awesome photographer/videographer who created this video about Peterborough, has produced a short trailer video called "Kawarthas From the Sky" that is beautiful.

Patrick tells PTBOCanada how the video came together showing the amazing Kawartha landscape views, farmland, rolling hills and sunsets:

"A little while ago, I approached the Millbrook Businesses Improvement to work on a promotional film. It is really going to be fun showcasing my hometown. I've been photographing these same landscapes for years and wanted to get a different perspective and add motion to really give the landscapes energy. I've been planning this shot in my mind for months to open with a car driving down into the valley as the sun rises. I got in touch with the talented drone pilot Steve Mayhew from Yo Steve Productions to help out. The conditions were perfect. Originally it was just going to be that one shot, but as we got flying around with the drone, we came away with some pretty cool views. We don't often see landscapes from this height and time of day. After seeing what we were getting, I just had to create something with it."

We hope to see extended version of the video at some point down the road.

Watch the trailer video below...

Had some time to do a quick edit of the footage shot early morning this week. More of this to come. check out the amazing Kawartha landscape views, farmland and rolling hills. Check out more work at www.stephendigital.com/Films Huge thanks to Yo Steve Productions

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Peterborough's Rosalea Terry Just Rocked Disney World For The First Time Ever

At the beginning of May, I embarked on a magical adventure to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for the first time ever—as an adult!

From Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom to the beers of the world at Epcot Pavilion, Disney was everything that I had imagined and more. All the while remembering the No. 1 travel rule of Peterborough as my boyfriend and I did: never leave home without your Peterborough Northern Originals tees.

The magic of Disney! 🏰✨

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Rock'n'rollin in our @ptbonorthernoriginals at the Aerosmith ride! 🎸

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After admiring the architectural detail of Main Street USA and being greeted by an extravagant parade hosted by everyone's favorite Disney characters— including my personal fave, Ariel—I felt like I became part of their world.

Every other float I have ever seen in my lifetime pales in comparison to the rides here. The first ride that we hopped on was the infamous Splash Mountain.

That's us in the back row in the below pic—you can't really miss us. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Epcot World Showcase was a sightseeing adventure condensed into an amazing theme park that started in Canada and ended in Mexico.

Disney Springs at night

Seeing Canada through the eyes of Disney at Epcot Pavilion was hilarious—maple syrup, hockey sticks and beer.

Martin Short narrated a short film O'Canada in Circle Vision highlighting the natural beauty of our country. Sadly, no mention of Peterborough.

We also totally rocked the water parks there...

The view from the chair lift heading to the top of Blizzard Beach

Right before the typhoon got us at Typhoon Lagoon

I didn't realize I was headlining on May 5th at Disney World until I entered the Aerosmith studio at Rock'N'Roller Coaster and saw the poster. The Disney smart band had personalized my vacation down to the last detail.

As a roller coaster fanatic and adrenaline junkie, the Rock'N'Roller Coaster Aerosmith ride was by far my favorite.

Boasting an impressive acceleration speed of 0 to 92 km per hour in 2.8 seconds while blasting Aerosmith tunes, it provided a true VIP rock and roll Disney experience.

Disney is a place where you never outgrow the vacation. As an adult visiting Disney, I could truly appreciate how technologically advanced and innovative every aspect of the theme park was offered.

It's light-years (wink, wink) ahead of what I thought it would be...

I began the trip as an adult and when I left, I felt childlike with excitement—all thanks to the magic of Disney!

—By Rosalea Terry

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Ducks & Geese Just Can't Get Enough Of Peterborough Attractions

It's not just humans that are tourists in our own city. It's geese and ducks too...

A couple geese enjoy date day by the Lift Lock on Trent Severn Waterway...

Photo by Scott Arnold, April 2016

Ducks enjoy some window shopping along Charlotte St. in downtown Peterborough with Market Hall as a backdrop...

Photo by Scott Arnold, April 2016

Photo by Scott Arnold, April 2016

A couple geese enjoy a date day at Little Lake with Centennial Fountain as a backdrop...

Photo by Tony Bianco, May 2015

Mama duck with her hatchlings in the lovely courtyard at PRHC...

Photo by Aaron Elliott, April 2016

A duck enjoys a beautiful sunset on the Otonabee River...

Photo by Devon Ulrich, April 2016

And oh yeah, not a duck or a goose but who can forget the owl that parked itself at the Ministry of Natural Resources Building in downtown Peterborough last year...

Photo by Scott Arnold, January 2015

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These Miniature Aerial Images Of Peterborough Are Amazing

Twenty-two-year-old Peterborough photographer/videographer Justin Schofield—currently enrolled in the Integrated Media program at OCAD in Toronto—has created an amazing series of images of a "miniature Peterborough".

Justin first took the photos several years when given multiple chances to fly around Peterborough, and has now digitally manipulated them in this clever way—almost giving them a Lego feel. 

"I was playing around with Tilt-shift effect by applying a gradient blur over aerial shots of Peterborough," he tells PTBOCanada. "There is something so intriguing about aerial perspectives, especially when they look miniature."

Justin, a talented photographer, was part of the last graduating class at PCVS before it shut down. He plans to get involved in the film industry once he's completed his studies at OCAD.

Here are more of his miniature photos below...

View all of the photos on his Flickr page.

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Patrick J. Stephen Just Made This Awesome Video About Peterborough

Talented young photographer/videographer Patrick J. Stephen approached PTBOCanada about doing a video about Peterborough to showcase his skills—and this city he loves.

We loved Patrick's video so much celebrating the city's people, places and things that make it so special, that we wanted to share it with you on PTBOCanada.

"Peterborough has more to offer than a place to live," says Patrick. "It is an amazing community to grow up in, a place to grow a business, a place to experience art and enjoy life. You can see the relentless energy through the busy streets, ingenuity in the business there and beauty in the landscapes that surround it. There is truly no place quite like Peterborough."

Watch Patrick's awesome video below...

Peterborough has more to offer than a place to live. It is an amazing community to grow up in, a place to grow a business, a place to experience art and enjoy life. You can see the relentless energy through the busy streets, ingenuity in the business there and beauty in the landscapes that surround it.

Learn more about Patrick's services here.

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Television Road's Music Video Filmed On Snapchat Gives Amazing Tour Of Peterborough

Peterborough indie band Television Rd just released their first song, "Lavender Town (Hula Hoop Dream)", off their upcoming album Banshee Cypher (out October 2nd).

The trippy and beautiful video to accompany the song—made entirely from Snapchat clips—gives a great tour of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

The video was filmed, directed and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska, and features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin.

Watch the video below...

Here's a new single off of Television Rd's upcoming album, Banshee Cypher! Filmed, directed, and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska. This track features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin! Yes, this video was made entirely from Snapchat clips.

Follow the band on Facebook here.

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