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North America's National Parks
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North America's National Parks

2009-05-27 · 51 min · ★ 8.2

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By using special cameras and techniques, David Fortney has captured the beauty of these parks in ways never seen before. Fluid, masterful camera work and serial photography gives you the sensation of soaring over and through the landscape.

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David Fortney
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IMAX
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United States of America
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