Program: National Geographic Photos 2006
Speaker: John Wellbelove, Gilleleje, Denmark
Here at Recswusa, we have a long tradition (well, this is our fifth year) of presenting a pictorial program for the last meeting of the calendar year, whan life is hectic and a little stress relief is in order. This year's program includes photos from The National Geographic Society (United States), put together by the above named John Wellbelove. Our thanks to John for building this lovely presentation and posting it to a public forum where I could find it.
When you click on "Download and view program', the program will load and then start. The presentation contains some barely visible controls in the far lower lefthand side. You can use these buttons to go forward, back, and pause should you find something you want to see more of. (You can see that I'm from the Winston Churchill school of grammar.)
Program Materials:
NationalGeographicImagine.pps
Program Comments:
This week comments: 267, this week visitors: 100
Fred DiLibero
Rotary Club of Tulsa
22/Feb/09, 6:32pm
Very informative and educational.
Excellent photography!
Jim Wood
Rotary Club of Cape Henry, Virginia Beach, VA USA
20/Feb/09, 3:11pm
After a very stressful day, the National Geographic show was very calming. I watched it 3 times.
Marnette George
Warren Rotary Club District 6170 Club #2567
20/Feb/09, 10:44am
This program was amazing!!! Thanks for sharing how to get presentations from online sources. I will be using that information.
wmilliam h brandon
helena rotary club
20/Feb/09, 10:43am
This has been copied on Chrismas internet messages. beautiful
Elizabeth Meier
Peru Rotary Club
19/Feb/09, 4:15pm
Great program! Loved the slide show. What awesome pictures. Makes me want to do more traveling.
The last slide really says it all. The entire piece makes me want to visit every site. The Grand Canyon may make the list of vacation spots this year becuase of this slide show. Thanks for sharing your great find.
Reynaldo F. Bongao
Rotary Club San Pedro South
19/Feb/09, 4:28am
that was a novel way of a last meeting of the year format, thru pictures. Maybe we can adopt it in our club. Being the last meeting of the year , what more can be less stressfull than viewibg those pictures from National Geography, known for its awesome pictures of nature.
James H. Smith
Fordyce Rotary Club
18/Feb/09, 7:13pm
Great! The photos were breath-taking. Wish I could be there in person.
SUZI COOPER
TRUCKEE NOON
17/Feb/09, 7:36pm
great pictures
Enjoyed not only the presentation, but your e-club. Something different is (for me) always good. Thank you.
Beautiful Photo's..........
The pictues where some of the best I have seen.
Amanda Curlee
ACRC
13/Feb/09, 9:32am
Beautiful pics
those were some amazing pictures!!!
Frank Ramey
Warrenton, Va. Dist. 7610
12/Feb/09, 7:27am
Awesome
I loved the pictures from National Geographic. They were beautifully spiritual pictures.
Very Nice presentation!!!
Jamie matchell
Cape West Rotary
11/Feb/09, 4:15pm
pictures were excellent, Makes one want to see more of the world,
That was fabulous! Way too short!
The photos were the most incredible I'v seen. What an excellent idea for a year end meeting - to de-stress.
Patrice Hinnant
Rotary of Greensboro
09/Feb/09, 11:59am
Fascinating photography! The fun end of year meeting is a good one.
Terrence Healey
Edwardstown (D9520)
08/Feb/09, 10:12pm
Spectacular photos
Absolutely beautiful! I forwarded to my family and friends.
Wonderful. I wonder to what extent(s) these photographers need to walk, climb, crawl, etc. to get pictures of this quality.
Wonderful photos, I have been a member for over forty years of the National Geographic society, a wonderful magazine ,I really do enjoy the e Club,our computer has been out of action for the past six weeks here in outback Australia, hoping to be back on line soon.
Wow! These photos are amazing.
Very inspirational photos.
This presentation was magnificent - I will be viewing it again, and sharing it with others. What perspective it has added to a very hectic day. Thanks so much for taking the time to compile this pictoral.
Beautiful photographs. Very inspiring
This meeting was a visual treat. Great pics.
Amazing photos - makes me want to GO!
Damon Stone
2500
04/Feb/09, 10:50am
This program really inspires you to travel more. Beautiful!!
I loved this meeting and slide show presentation. I am so into photography and these pictures were fascinating and so relaxing with the music. I think the idea of the last meeting of the year being just something like this -- it makes feel that as individuals we are just one of such a wonderful life.
Tonya Reynoldson
Camden, TN Rotary Club
03/Feb/09, 12:44pm
Thanks for making these meetings available for those that need to do a make-up, really appreciate that.
Always enjoyable and enlightening!
Allan Levin
La Quinta
29/Jan/09, 8:27pm
I found the meeting very informative and the program absolutely breathtaking.
Allan Levin
La Quinta
29/Jan/09, 8:25pm
I found the meeting very informative and the program absolutely breathtaking.
Ann Willard
Cape Fear Rotary
29/Jan/09, 7:47pm
Beautiful pictures
Cecil Thompson
Beauregard-Vernon Sunrise
29/Jan/09, 8:45am
The photos were stunning....
Thanks for the opportunity to do the make-up this way. It is online education and community, giving, in this instance a literal picture of our world.
Joe Morris
Johnson Count Rotary Club
27/Jan/09, 6:20am
Hi, I couldn't get the music which I saw was to be from Paul McCartney. Ths photos were breathtaking
erv samuelson
palos verdes sunset
26/Jan/09, 8:19pm
I had problems downloadng powerpoimt
erv samuelson
palos verdes sunset
26/Jan/09, 8:19pm
I had problems downloadng powerpoimt
erv samuelson
palos verdes sunset
26/Jan/09, 8:17pm
I had problems downloadng powerpoimt
Loved the pictorial program.. very relaxing and inspirational.
Jyce Finkelstein
Rotary Club of Green Valley
26/Jan/09, 2:54pm
The images were truly magmificent. They really demonstrated the diversity of a region that many of us have never seen.
I needed a make-up so I thought I'd try my first e-meeting thank you for putting this together. The pictoral program is a great tradition.
Annette R. Fortier
Brawley, CA
26/Jan/09, 12:52pm
Breathtaking photos!
evlyn berge
ski town usa steamboat
24/Jan/09, 10:44am
so beautiful...just too short...could have viewed alot more beauty! Thank you
Dennis Head
Cleveland Rotary Club Queensland Australia
23/Jan/09, 3:50pm
As a Professional Photographer I was very impressed with the quality of the National Geographic photo presentation, I only wish I had the opportunity to take photos as good as these.
Beautiful presentation, but I had seen it before.
Jinx Oberly
Rotary Club of Greenfield
22/Jan/09, 4:44am
Fabulous
I missed my terra club meeting yesterday--I was away, tending to my significant other who had broken her foot. The week was pretty hectic and stressful, so I appreciated this pictorial program and John Lennon's "Imagine." Congratulations (again) on another wonderful end of year meeting!
George Young
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach
20/Jan/09, 6:50pm
I couldn't get the Nat'l Geo program to load. Sorry.
But I loved the Auld Lang Syne story/poem (as a Scots-Irishman !)
Heike Heimann
Rotary Club of Saskatoon Riverside
20/Jan/09, 1:23pm
I have enjoyed this e-makeup. The images, along with the John Lennon song, certainly lead one to reflect on the year past and the year to come. I actually watched this program twice as it was so enjoyable. The idea of ending a Rotary year with such a presentation is very nice. I intend to take note of the website where this presentation came from as we might be able to use this as a resource for my home club in the future. We have a small club and sometimes, during holiday periods for example, we have social evenings (ours is a supper club) or presentations by members. This is because, during times such as these, a number of members are usually away and the number of people who can attend a meeting shrinks considerably. However, it is always a pleasant meeting. A pictorial presentation such as this one, might be just the thing for a meeting such as this. Thank you.
National Geographic slide show with incredible photos!
Bob Leith
Rotary Club Of Paso Robles Sunrise
19/Jan/09, 9:46pm
Those are pretty inspirational!
OK, what am I doing wrong?
Could not access the National Georgrahpic Imagine program either?
Doug Wright
Red Deer Centennial
19/Jan/09, 8:16pm
fantastic images!!!!!!!!!!!!!wish I could visit those places
Stephen C. Zuniga
Rotary Club of South Hilo District 5000
19/Jan/09, 4:42pm
Fabulous! Moving pictures which didn't need any words. Reflective and helps you understand how precious this world and our environment are. Well done presentation.
Vickie McClurg
Plano Sunrise Rotary Club
19/Jan/09, 4:37pm
Beautiful pictures
Beautiful and, yes, they DO make me feel like going on a trip!
What fabulous photos! I didn't have time to watch this program during the holidays, but wish I had. It was a most serene trip to various places that I enjoyed -- also liked adding John Lennon's music.
Megan Lausten
Flagstaff
19/Jan/09, 11:23am
I loved the photos from Arizona locations. It makes me appreciate all the beauty that surrounds us here. Sometimes, we forget to pause and appreciate the simple beauty of life. Thanks for the reminder!
Very good slides. Nice way to end the year!
Thanks for the wonderful reminder that we live on God's creation to serve him above all.
Fantaistic pictures. A beautiful planet that God has created!
Fiona Stuart
St. Thomas East
16/Jan/09, 2:43pm
I could not open the program. I have DSL. Have no idea why. So wil have to come back to try another meeting.
Beautiful photos. Makes me want to take a trip
I love those pictures of the African Wolves cubs. They're so cute. I want one now.
Pat Nicholson
Tualatin, OR
15/Jan/09, 9:26pm
Beautiful. I wish each of the pictures were identified for location
Beautiful Pictures. They make you realize what a beautiful world we live on.
PHILIP Z, SHANNON
NEWARK, OHIO
15/Jan/09, 7:29pm
VERY INTERESTING
Don Herbert
Pleasanton North Rotary
15/Jan/09, 4:04pm
Excellent photos and interesting background on the traditional Auld Lang Syne
Lois Chilton
Grand Coulee Dam Area
15/Jan/09, 3:41pm
Thank you for a lovely presentation. I really did enjoy.
Steve Shannon
Tempe South Rotary
15/Jan/09, 1:48pm
Great Photos
What a great reference to this site. I can use this for work for sure.
Keith Purvis
Marshall Downtown
15/Jan/09, 9:06am
Wow!!! Great photos and presentaion. I am very impressed with the Powerpoint presentation. Thank you for sharing it with Rotary
Immanuel Freedman
Harleysville Rotary Club
14/Jan/09, 5:11pm
These pictures remind us how precious our world is and how we should preserve what we have, sharing it with other species in a friendly way.
Very interesting. I learned somthing today.
Thanks,
Tug Jackson
beautiful presentation. Loved learning the words to Auld Lang Syne.
martin stewart
rotary club of ellensburg
14/Jan/09, 9:59am
BEATIFUL PICTURES. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
THANKS FOR THE AULD LANG SYN INFO. VERY INTERESTING AND BEING A SCOT, MUCH APPRECIATED.
Beautiful and very well done photos.
Eric Fredbeck
Franklin, Indiana USA
13/Jan/09, 6:58pm
Fantastic photos!
Kenneth Brown
Gilmer #1861
13/Jan/09, 2:06pm
National Geographic photographers never cease to amaze me. Their work is spectacular!
It's a wonderful presentation that can lift your heart only with images of the natural beauty of our world!
Thank you !
Brooks C. Sackett
Great presentation. It is a peaceful remider of the beauty that God created.
Very nice format for a meeting, indeed. Thanks a lot.
Scott E. Mohrhauser
Rio Grande
12/Jan/09, 10:59am
Amazing photos! Makes you realize there are so many beautiful things about this world. Very niice.
Excellent Pictures. I am going to try the authorstream for information.
Ruth Westra
Duluth Club 25
11/Jan/09, 11:11am
Fantastic! Thank you.
great inspirational photography!
Brenda Rogers
Plano Sunrise Rotary
09/Jan/09, 8:27pm
Wow!
Carl
Wilmington,Ohio (Noon)
09/Jan/09, 3:54pm
The pictures were beautiful !
Enjoyed your year-end program and hope to continue visiting every year.
Jerry Pentin
Pleasanton North Rotary
09/Jan/09, 9:44am
The pictures were nice but a word to the wise, then it asks if you want to end the slideshow, click the button. I use a Mac and when I decided to see if there were any further pictures it locked up my PowerPont.
Interesting history on Auld Lang Syne and really interesting National Geographic Photos
LInda Turner
Whitehall bexley
08/Jan/09, 3:35pm
What beautiful photos from around the world. It makes you stop and count your blessings in the wonder of life at the beginning of another new year.
This was my first e-meeting. I think it a very nice option and a great way to see what other clubs are workiing on. I plan to again often. I also appreciate the link to the PPT site.
Mary Lynn Denby
Rotary Club of Oneida, New York
08/Jan/09, 10:21am
What a wonderful idea to have a meeting of gorgeous pictures on the last meeting of the year!
James H. Babcock
Reston, Virginia
06/Jan/09, 5:08pm
I like the idea of pictures for the last meeting of the year. The NG photos are awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to make up
Wow! the pictures are beautiful! When it has been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words" they definitely meant it!
Sherry Mischel
Absolutely stunning photos. Very much enjoyed that.
No pictures of coal mines or factories? Strip mines or land fills?
Linda Robertson
eastwood birmingham alabama
05/Jan/09, 10:35am
Thanks
Great pics and yes it makes me want to travel to many of these locations. Thanks to Carol for the explanation of terms in the traditional New Year's song.
Spectactular show! Great job.
Nice pics. Ironic to see photos of the Grand Canyon when we just got back from the a few hours ago. Makes me want to go right back and stay longer. We heard Japanese, German, French and several languages I couldn't identify. It's a truly international place, like our eClub.
Wow! This was really fun! Let's do more PPS shows! or maybe a video-podcast! :)
William Gulliford
Rotary Club of Mandarin
04/Jan/09, 11:42am
Outstanding photography...would like to have seen more. It was very inspiring.
NG is always breathtaking.
I wish it would load on a Mac.
I wish it would load on a Mac.
Some wonderful pictures - especially the volcano and Glen Canyon
Great photo's and thanks for the tip on the site!
Happy New Year!!!
:-)
jono
Mary Frances Seeley, OSF, Ph.D.
Joliet, IL
02/Jan/09, 10:34am
Absolutely gorgeous photos! Yes, it makes me want to travel more!
I didn't realize that Auld Lang Syne was that long. I'm glad I now know about it.
The powerpoint presentation was amazing. Can I share that to other Rotarians here in the Philipines?
great picture album. Amazing sceneries. Makes you wanna go on that trip
Beautiful is in the eye of the beholder and this beholder found the photography VERY beautiful.
Nice pictures! Seeing a program like this with the photographer's thoughts would be wonderful.
joe kagle
recswusa
31/Dec/08, 5:06pm
Yes, those are marvelous photographs to end this year. It is inteesting that nature seems to continue to create beauty as man seems to mess up our world. Or at least the images that our communication organizations choose to show.
I enjoyed the meeting very much--the National Geographic prohographs were beautiful! Susan Karr
The opening Photo shows Lake Powell in Northern Arziona. We have many happy memories of the 150 mile long lake. Very enjoyable!
Great program! I really enjoyed it.
Great way to end the year with beautiful pictures.
Tim Jackson
Ahwatukee Foothills
30/Dec/08, 11:07pm
Makes you stop and appreciate the beauty of the world around us
Pretty darn amazing photos. i have even been to one of the places. it looks much better in the photo than I remember it.
Many thanks for the kind words. This was an easy program to put together.
james Champlin
Ahwatukee Foothills
30/Dec/08, 5:27pm
What a great idea for the end of year meeting.
Beautiful photos---did thonk they would be photos of Denmark, however.
Great Pics. Thanks for all your efforts Karen.
Amy Curtis
Rotary Club of Alexandria, VA
30/Dec/08, 11:34am
The pictures were beautiful and were a welcome respite at this very hectic time of year. My favorite part was the discussion of the Scottish tradition and the translations of Auld Lang Syne! What a treat.
It been a pleasure to attend my first Rotary meeting online. The pictures from National Geographic were great.
Nice programme. I really enjoyed it.
John Renner
alexandria Virginia
29/Dec/08, 4:46pm
GREAT PICTURES
Jackie Lebow
Rotary Club of Wichita Falls, Texas
29/Dec/08, 4:22pm
Excellent photographs. Also, enjoy links on History of Rotary. Good way to end the year.
Dave Barclay
Sumner
29/Dec/08, 2:22pm
Very beautiful pictures. It appeared at first that there was to be the lecture also however I heard no sound.
Outstanding photographic images that make you forget where you are.
Pat Geary
Folsom California
29/Dec/08, 12:56pm
Super Program
Beautiful!!!
HAPPY 2009!!!
Wonderful photos! Happy New Year!
Frank Longoria
