The BEST Week of the Year!
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- čas přidán 11. 10. 2018
- Venturing out from the log cabin, we take a Canadian road trip into the wilderness to relax in the splendor of nature. We send our drone over the forests and waterfalls of Canada to see the incredible fall colors in the forest and immerse ourselves in the ASMR sounds of the natural world. Our road trip takes us to the north coast of Lake Superior to watch rushing rivers spill over granite cliffs and through cobblestone beaches where trout and salmon are returning to the rivers to spawn. It is very relaxing and calming, like an ASMR film. I camp in two places along the rivers and Cali, our golden retriever, leads the way as we hike through canyons, along cliffs and wade through rivers and the great inland sea of Lake Superior. We explore a tiny Canadian Wilderness island in Lake Superior with a beautiful sand beach and smooth rock that tapers down into the cold, crystal clear waters of the lake.
At the cabin, I split firewood and talk about what I'm doing this autumn around the cabin and I go for a walk to check out the beaver dam at the end of the meadow before going out on a canoe trip along the river to fish, camping along the way.
This is a new video format for me, not something I'm changing to, but a format I like to do occasionally as it's very relaxing for me to make and watch. Thanks to my wife for filming with the drone, I couldn't do this without her.
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Wow, wow, wow! This video drone footage and the beauty of the forest, with your knowledge of how to capture it, is very ASMR & Epic without a doubt!
I so love the autumn season and this sure put the icing on the cake with the awesome drone footage.
The beauty of looking down on the red canoe from heights of beauty as well as far below where the drone dare not go, yet you capture all the beauty of the forest, and the beauty of the prancing feet of ever so happy Cali, having a walk and treasured quality time with dad. Thanks for doing such a great job for your fans.
I appreciate that Jude and I am glad you enjoyed it
@ Jude - WOW is an understatement - absolutely brrrrriliant - as we say here in South Africa - "EISH"
Jude W my exact thoughts!! Just stunning and relaxing, Shawn is extremely gifted!❤️
The icing is yet to come.. :-)
Dear Jude W,
You took the words right out my mouth. Shawn and his wife have created what would call a "Short Film" -
And the winner from the 2018 Cannes Film for a SHORT FILM goes to SHAWN JAMES OF MY SELF RELIANCE!
BEAUTY, BEAUTY & MORE BEAUTY!
KUDOS TO YOU JUDE, FOR SUCH A LOVELY COMMENT!
REGARDS FROM AZ.
Thanks for sharing the absulute stunning beauty of your surroundings, i sit in my wheelchair and imagine flying like an eagle over that forrested hilly countryside , thank you
Yes!!
Absolutely my favorite video of yours so far! Gorgeous. And adding Cali to it...just makes it so special (watched it while my Golden was lying in my lap) What a lovely way to start my day with a reminder of the wonders of my Creator so evident. Thank you Shawn and Cali!!
What beauty and peacefulness. Shawn, you are the richest man I know.... you have a loving and supporting wife, two beautiful daughters, the best dog, and you are enjoying life to the fullest. But most of all you are sharing and teaching us as we live our lives and adventures through you. God bless you.
What a life...a man in his dog living in a cabin in the woods. Ive lived and worked in some of the most remote bush Canada has to offer. There is something incredibly powerful that draws you out there again and again. Canada is a beautiful country...most of it is ancient boreal forest. Some day in the not too distant future I will have my own piece of paradise...and the peace and relaxation it brings. Well done sir!
The most beautiful video. Footage, music (natural and orchestral), I would buy this as a DVD. It is the glory of Autumn. It is heaven.
This may be the best cinematography I have ever seen on you tube. These shots would make National Geographic jealous. This is why i continue to drink my coffee and watch every friday..
Thanks Cody
Cody Schiemann the foliage footage is AMAZING 😮😳😲
The dog's love and devotion bring a tear to my eyes. What a blessed and faithful friend. Please take some time to stroke and hug her. I could sense her begging you for some love!! An angel dog!!!
Oh great. Guilt him out over “doggie neglect”. Hah!!
He hugs her a lot, the dog adores him, that’s because he is so kind.
@@patriciaduncan9713 He does hug her a lot and Cali loves him too. It’s just there between them.
Good lord. He loves her. You can tell by everything he does for her, and the way he talks to her.
@4:58 that is a happy man's face. I'm so envious of you. We here living our miserable lives, just trying to survive every month hoping to see better days and you there living what many of us call "the dream". God bless you, your family and dog for giving us the opportunity to live that life through these videos.
If it is your wife who's doing the drone footage and accompanying soundtrack, she understands what the soul is.
AMAZING what a Beautiful place to live,,Cali is having so much fun with her daddy,,Beautiful sites,,colors are so amazing, you are living the dream life,,Enjoy every second,,you have done AMAZING stuff there PLUS the food you cook look so good,,WHAT A LIFE you have work hard ENJOY. MY DREAM LIFE❤GIVE CALI HUGS SHE IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PUPPY❤.
I think you found your calling in life !!!! You help so many people!!! Keep up the good work you're appreciated!!!!
When I first started watching your videos
my friends said am boring like why , And now
they all addicted just like me, thank you 🙏 for sharing with us this beautiful life , wishing you and your family a healthy happy life
And thanks 🙏 again
This is the real life every body dream of but majority of us never had
Stay safe 👈
Lol. Thanks
Dear Mr and Ms James. Thank you for taking the time to share this beautiful piece with your fans. Every aspect of it is superb, from technical execution to music choice to editing, not to mention the valuable concepts of going with Mother Nature, using the sun and winds to make wood dry better. I thought ASMR was all about cutting soap with knives. But I think now you nailed ASMR with this video. I'm not ashamed to say that it brought me sweet tears of joy and peace. Many many thanks and keep living the simple life. Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina.
Thanks kindly Osvaldo
WoW just WoW how perfectly beautiful is the place you call home. Who needs tropical island destinations or adventure holidays when you have all that at your front door. I would happily die there and visits no were else in my life and know peace.
Shawn you are so special,your touching millions with your genius in filming and producing drone shots are extremely the most beautiful ,you deserve many awards, you are the calm confidence of peace that this nation is starving for. This one is the best photography I’ve ever seen on video ever. Cali is so tuned in to you, she is awesome every move, your work is greatly appreciated and gives me such Peace. I feel, hard work makes you peaceful and Happy.
Thankyou and bless every thing you touch. Grateful.🦊🐻🐕🦅🐕🐿❤️👵🏻👵🏻
There is nothing more relaxing than the sound of loons over a lake. Thank you for sharing your dream/reality with us!
Such a gift you have been given! Inspiring. It is comforting to see and contemplate after watching the destruction of Hurricane Michael. God bless you and your family. Sister Jay
Your dog seems to read your mind and anticipates your ever move !
Your wife is a master photographer. The views in this video in nothing short of amazing. The nature was absolutely breathtaking. The colors of the trees were stunning. Cali looks happier than any dog can be. I can see why. This makes me want to move there and explore. I look forward to more videos like this. I absolutely love nature. It gives you a Godly peace. You and your wife are amazing at what you do. Love the craftsmanship of your cabin and the other work shown. God bless you.
My God, there are no words to describe such beauty.
OMG that is so much beautiful land all I can say is 😮 omg 😮 heavenly father made the earth so beautiful👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This extraordinary piece of joy makes me think...."I wish......." and "If only......". Thanks are simply inadequate .... " Amen " seems more appropriate to me.
STUNNING! SUPERB ! AMAZING! The content the camera work....everything is perfection. What a fabulous video!. Sweet Shawn and Cal. Showing us all how it's done! BRAVO! Thank you so much for gifting us this very special moment of escapism and letting us into your very beautiful space. Truly grateful. Sending you, sweet Cali and your family BIG LOVE!
WHAT A MAGNIFICENT LAB ! ... and his beloved master AND NATURE. very beautiful and serene.
Absolutely beautiful. This one is unlike any you've made so far. I love the epic celtic score. Fantastic job!
Wow so much beauty and dog happiness
Wow ,very beautiful wilderness, the older I get ,the more vulnerable I feel, I've trekked many miles, in Louisiana, but Canada is something else, thank you for showing us.
I think of Walden Pond when I watch your videos, you my friend are living the dream that the rest of us long for. Thank you.
Thank you for inviting us along on this wonderful scenic excursion through your gorgeous neighborhood. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you and your ever-joyful companion, Cali. I can hardly wait until those beautiful Fall colors reach me in Southern Michigan
Love the drone footage shows up the Autumn colours really well. Cali is so happy. Thank you for sharing.
Woow Shawn, this is sooo beautiful!
How Magnificent is God's Creation! He is Everywhere! A Canvas of His Grace ever flowing! How Great Thou Art 🙌 🙌
The most happy dog in this world
The colours in the trees. Very beautiful.
We can find many channels on this platform showing us wild life tricks and ways of living as you do sir! BUT your way of teaching us I mean latterly teaching is so special and unique, your method is nowhere to find sir , I hope you will start writing because I can't wait to read your books , God bless you and your family sir , big hug from me to Cali .
A more beautiful outing I cannot imagine. Thank you for sharing that. It was spectacular.
Spectacular Shawn......what a life you live, and you work so hard. Cali is so amazing. Thanks for bringing us into your world.
Only Mother Nature can create such beauty, those colours r breathtaking. Really nice drone shots. Thanks for sharing shawn.
Great cinematography skills on display here with breathtaking views a simply awe inspiring video
Shawn, you're a natural born story teller. Love your site. I lived, with my husband until he passed away, on 20 acres in the UP of Michigan, more of God's country. We also built the homestead, from the ruins of the original homestead. Lots of hard hard work but so soul satisfying.
Your dog looks incredibly happy. Thanks for a relaxing video.
She is in paradise and loving every minute of it
OMG. Tears. Such beauty makes me miss my New England home. My favorite time of year. Even though I now live next to the Smoky Mtns of Tennessee, the colors here just don't get that vibrant. I miss camping and hiking....just desk job and yard work. Beautiful subjects, beautiful photography, beautiful production. Thank you for sharing, Shawn!
Thank you Kathi. I hope you get to visit home again soon
This was better than watching National Geographic. Should definetly be part of a why visit Northern Ontario tourist video. This by far is one of the best videos I have seen. The colour was outstanding and the drone photography was a piece of heaven. That Cali girl can bring on a smile from everyone. Thank you so much for all the hard work that you do.😍😍😍😍😍
This video deserves an award, it really is a complete tribute to Canada and it's forests, superbly filmed and edited, well done.
Friday morning, Shawn James & My Self Reliance w/ a hot coffee, Life is good!!!
stunningly breathtaking fall colors, they almost don't look real. Trees here have not really started turning yet, our weather just turned chilly yesterday. What a sense of peace I get watching your videos when you're out in the woods. Thank you, Shawn. You are a very lucky man to be out there with sweet playful Callie.
so lovely; no wonder I wish I could fly...nature at its finest...the real deal...this my friend, is what keeps me alive...Thank you Mother Nature and MSR
I love the music you use in the videos, the intro gets me going every time.
I love this dudes videos! They chill me out and inspire me at the same time. Such positive energy.
Wow, what a beautiful place you live in. The river looks wild but also so peaceful. Thank you for sharing it with us. Cheers.
PS. the Maple leaf changes look good.
Bravo! This was wonderful. The photography and the perfect choice and blend of the music was very professional. I look forward to watching it again and again. I'm seventy four and have been, and still am a "woodsy". I guess it's been about fifty years now. It was a choice I made when I was young and it was the best thing I ever did for myself. Feed the child within, try to practice humility and gratitude, and remember God said,
"Be Still, And Know, That I Am".
For me this is one of the most beautiful country’s on the planet....Absolutely beautiful.....
14:34 it's like if you were walking in a painting. So beautiful!❤
I am lost for words..........Absolutely stunning scenery.Thanks so much for sharing Shawn
YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH. BEAUTIFUL ISN'T IT.
How beautiful, peaceful, soothing nature is. I came across ur channel accidently and I love it I am a 68 year old black woman and I grew in the south on a farm so I can identify with some of the things you so, you bring back so many wonderful memories. Thank you God bless you and ur family.
Ooh yeah I forgot, you should clone ur dog lol
Beautifully done. It captures the essence of the outdoors and especially the outdoors in Ontario. While so many others have appreciated your work, I am always mystified at the haters who turn a thumbs down on anyone's creative work. These people must lead bitter, shallow, and hateful lives. I feel sorry for them that they don't appreciate the insight into the glory of our outdoor world.
The forest is so colorful...like different colored flowers in full bloom...🤩👌🍁🌳🍂
well, if youtube gave out awards this would certainly win a few, i absolutely love this, do keep the video's coming, your dog cali is gorgeous and your way of life gives me peace in a hope in dark times, thank you.
Thank you. I hope you see the light at the end of the tunnel
You know what. There isn't anything anymore pretty than fall colors. My favorite time of year. Fall harvest and the time to get out and get game for the freezer. I love it. Great drone footage brother shawn. Isn't God Good👍👍👍
This reminds me of "One man's wilderness" by Richard Proenneke. He wrote a book and filmed himself in the Alaskan wilderness in the 1960's. This has the same "hard work but peace of heart feeling". Best wishes for a long and happy life to you to in your wilderness cabin.
It’s my husbands favourite time of year and although I prefer spring I have to say that the colours are stunning.
This video of yours was worth waiting for. i was starting to get serious MSR withdrawl! Your chosen music and spectacular drone footage took my breath away and placed me in a very peaceful place Shawn, thank you. Your gorgeous Cali is so lively, powerful and at the same time so soft like the female she is, i love her. Greetings to you, your Mrs and Cali from South Africa
Wow mate, Just, wow. You're either a natural talent when it comes to cinematography, or you do it for a living. Top work mate!!
Who can give this a thumbs down??? WHO???? Fantastic work! Your videos are so calming! Thanks for sharing.
I enjoy watching your videos thank you for sharing
Jealous people who envy others skills!!👍😁
I never understand why someone would 👎 anything that beautiful
Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us city folk. I almost forgot how beautiful God created it.
The color palette of nature is simply astonishing. It fills the soul with awe.
Your lil gal Cali is a delight to watch in her happy dances. It's obvious you two are the best of buddies.
Thank you for making my heart sing today.
just beautiful! Cali is just a gorgeous dog!
Dear Shawn, this ´video, or "vlog" is amazing, really good. The shot you got at the rapids with a calm pool up front with forest reflected is among the best shot in my opinion. That could be a contest winner as a still !! Easy... ( about 27,51 and about 10-15 seconds). I would be proud to have got that as a photo, I would love to have it as a print. I have been watching your cabin serie for a while, but quite busy in life, single father of a 16 year daughter, my wife passed away about 9 years ago so time is really premium, watching youtube have to be a luxury once in a while. Anyway, thanks for a really nice production, pro grade definitely.
Bo Nilsson from Sweden
And that folks is why he has a cabin. Doesn't get any better than that. Great video. Absolutly stunning.
What a beautiful dog and beautiful scenery. I'm jealous.
Watching how happy Cali is makes my day. Thank you for being such good humans to her and thank you for sharing your journey.
Dang Shawn, you are killing me with the beautiful shots of all the fall trees & colors. It is something I truly miss getting out to enjoy it. I just recently got to come home after 4 months spent in the hospital & am now recovering from the nine surgeries I had. I just recently discovered your series & I have become an avid watcher of all the episodes. I am 65 yrs. old & hope I get to enjoy this type of lifestyle in my next life. It''s a shame we don't come with a multiple choice of the type of life we get to live. LOL Thank you so much for sharing your series with me. Please keep posting new episodes. I am subscribed.
Magical, you certainly live in a beautiful country
A perfect video for this morning. We have just finished going through Hurricane Michael here. We've had lots of rain and wind. Today we're supposed to have sunny days again. So, this was a great start to my day. The colors of the autum trees are amazing. You captured them perfectly. The water falls, rivers, and streams.. some with the relaxing sound of crashing water, then others, right in the midst of movement and chaos have glass like surfices and a quiet stillness. All captured in a way that makes me feel like I'm there. Something that I really enjoyed was seeing the old red Chestnut canoe out on the water. The light weight canoe you use for your trips is great for trips, but there has to be something special about paddling the red Chestnut canoe down the steams by your cabin. It all ties together. It was speciall to see. Sharing this video on my facebook. More people should enjoy seeing this.
Happiest man with the happiest dog living in Paradise!
Absolutely stunning, thank you! Colours were breathtaking..nature at its very best.
Best wishes from Ireland. 😊🇮🇪
I must say... A very pleasant way to start a Friday for me. I can appreciate the work and thoughts you put into your videos. I am hitting Burks falls today as I am traveling I will thoroughly enjoy the scenery. Again I never get tired of seeing hearing this stuff. Thank you for sharing.
Shawn you never disappoint!
Your angles; Amazing
Your content; Refreshing
The scenery; Breathtaking
Cali; The Best Dog EVER
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#KeepItComing
the emotional response i had to the beauty of this video is indescribable, thank you Shawn❤️🕊
Isn’t our Country awesome ! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video with us. Nature is absolutely splendid in Fall. I have just found your videos a few days ago and I’m just loving each and everyone of them. What an amazing talent you have, building and cooking skills. You are a blessing to your family for what you can offer them and a blessing to your viewers for sharing your ideas and opinions with us. Please keep sharing these videos with us so we can all dream the lifestyle you built for your family. Thank you!
I don't have words for this. Award winning, share, viral. Thank you for such a beautiful gift.
Absolutely amazing camera work , outstanding quality and beautiful landscape . Keep it up please!
Wow ! This video and all the videos that I saw, I am still sure that the human being no matter how rich, can not find happiness and peace only in a simple life with nature.
A man , his doggo and the earth ...phenomenal. truly inspiring 🙌 ✨ 🙏 👏 ❤
You nailed it Shawn...absolutely stunning video and music ...nice use of the drone ....love your editing ....the Canadian Autumn in the woods ... like your stuff....you are an amazing individual...thank you so much for sharing your videos. Like everyone else can't wait until the next one. All the best!!!
Wow! Its beautiful forest.. full of life... amazing vlog.. i love your 🐕dog.
We have a beautiful world. This video is proof. Thank you for what you do and share.
Your cinematic views capture the solitude, the vasteness, the enjoyment. Only those that really enjoy being alone in the wilds can relate. Fantastic footage.
I feel so envious of you. You are living the life of my dreams. I love your life advice on your other channel. Please keep posting new videos on that channel as well.
Guess I should’ve waited to comment. Some of your best work to date Shawn in my opinion. Just stunning!
Thanks Alan
Shawn, I still can’t get over how beautiful that redCedar Canoe is,wow
I love your life, your videos, your dog Cali and your very strong bond with her. The music you choose is so fitting to how nature makes us feel, a universal connection in the way we are all sooo connected. Thank so much for sharing your love of life. Much respect for you sir. Carry on ‼️👍☮️🙂
My future husband and I are going off grid next year! You have been one of our biggest inspirations to finally go out and live our dreams! Thank you for everything you and your family have done. You've achieved such wonderful things.
Wow, the footage in this episode is absolutely stunning! Easily the most beautiful video you've done yet, I was wide-eyed the entire time.
The colors are absolutely stunning and the cinematography......just WOW!!!! Another winner!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏
I can tell that you are in Heaven already. Such a Gorgeous place. I as a painter would be painting those gorgeous sceneries non stop the whole day. You are such a lucky man.
This is by far THE most beautiful scenery I ve seen yet in your videos. I have been following you since you started building. I look forward to your vids and sometimes review older videos.
I learn quite a lot all whilst admiring your accomplishments! Thank you for all of it, by the way, I also admire Cali, the wonder dog and your relationship with her. God has blessed you!
Carry on!!!
This is amazing. Some of the best footage on CZcams and i'm guessing it didn't cost very much at all to make. It's obvious there's great editing and photography here, really killer stuff, amazing viewing. Thanks Shawn (and Mrs James, Cali) and be sure to make more like this!
This is your best video so far, IMHO Shawn. I'm not a crier, but this video made me tear up. I realized seeing the fall colors in the North Eastern part of the U.S. has been in my top 10 travel bucket list for 20 years.
There are some live cams set up in Vermont and upstate New York that I go to every year to peak at the changing of the leaves & I no longer want to see the fall colors through my computer screen.
Lately, I find myself watching your videos more than working or reading my books. Subconsciously, I think I've been wanting to "get off the train" of this so-called life that no longer makes me happy. I've accomplished a lot and I've been generous of myself & with my time to others, I think it's time to do what I want and just seeing the breathtaking colors of what I'm missing gave me the decision to text my attorney this morning to start the process of selling 2 of my 3 companies.
Thank you Shawn.
James, there is only one word to inscribe this video of You and Cali and your homeland and that is Magical! Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pa.