Tales by Light

There's a small montage of photos of Orlando Bloom "UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador", hanging out with various press-worthy impoverished brown and black people. But the people are either obscured by Orlando's head or out of focus.

He spends the rest of his screen time tip-toeing around trash, trying to not get his boots muddy, complaining about the smell in front of the people that have to live there and looking utterly revolted at everyone and everything, all the time.

This episode/unicef advert, doesn't attempt to discuss the political/economic reasons behind why these people are so neglected or what can be done to raise them out of poverty and neither does Bloom (but I'm assuming it's donate to unicef).

The concept itself sounds first pretty self indulging, but right after the first five minutes the sheer perfectness of the cinematography itself takes hold of you and you only beg for more!

The crisp, blade-sharp pictures, the always spot-on framing, perfect compisitions make this a visual orgasm.

And after the first episode I can not ever think of any documentary can ever again get away for not using drones for aerial footage. Drone birds-eye view is not just a gimmick, it is skillfully executed and adds great value to the spectacle.

I do NOT say it is the best of documentaries, but it IS the most visually spectacular yet.

Also, some of the photographers are bit pretentious and full of themselves but anyone is free to mute and put on some cinemix or any music of their liking, kick back and swim in the nicest piece of motion picture of this year.

The Series was filmed in 6k and 4k with broadcasters capable of almost broadcasting it in HD. The film is nothing short of a visual festival that tantalizes your senses and keeps you inspired to watch further.

Each episode has it's own unique photographer taking us on a journey to a beautiful setting with worthwhile talent to capture the ultimate photograph.

This mini series is unique in that it uses modern technology to capture photographs in remote locations around the world.

From Nepal to Africa, the crew capture unique photographs deserving of a world wide audience, whether you have an interest in photography or not.

This show with short episode and with a very beautiful pictures and a message that just touch your soul!! With background music tht just keep me going like magic.. watch it.

As an amateur photographer, I really enjoyed the behind the scenes look into some of the best photographers shooting today.

Observing the thought process of these guys and gals in regard to composition, lighting, creativity, and the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into getting one great shot is what really made this series. Yes the technology helps, as Art Wolfe stated numerous times, but the latest Canon gear aside, there are no great photographers that are lazy and unmotivated.

Being most interested in landscape photography, I especially enjoyed the Art Wolfe episodes. Gorgeous cinematography and incredible photos throughout the series were just an added bonus.

A couple of somewhat minor annoyances. Being a Canon funded series, the in your face advertising was a bit over the top. I almost expected to see a lion wearing a Canon branded dog collar or something. I also became rather worn down towards the end of the series by the "protect the environment" cliché. Unless this was intended for children, know your audience: we get it already.

Regardless, great series.