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Yellowstone is no ordinary wilderness. It has the distinction of being the worlds’ first national park and is a lost world of vast plains, lush meadows and endless forests defended on all sides by towering mountains. It is the most extensive thermal area on earth with more than 10,000 boiling springs, fumaroles and bubbling mud pots and more geysers than the rest of the world put together. It‘s these strange natural wonders that first made Yellowstone famous and still make it unique today. It is also the natural beauty of Yellowstone combined with its iconic inhabitants that attract millions to visit every year. Home to America’s last great Bison herds, the grizzly bear and realm of the grey wolf, this landmark series reveals the grandeur of this unique place as its animals struggle to survive over the course of the vividly changing seasons. Join the charismatic cast of Yellowstone’s wildlife as they turn to face the extreme challenges of the seasons and discover just what it takes to brave temperatures 40 degrees below zero, to live through raging forest fires or to fight to the death for the right to breed. The daily struggles of the wildlife are intimately linked to Yellowstone’s greatest secret: that sleeping right beneath the snow is probably the world’s largest volcano. The fate of everything in this extraordinary wilderness is in the hands of forces more powerful than we can possibly imagine.
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89 of 91 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Yellowstone isn't the sort of natural history documentary to challenge your perceptions, but it is another of the BBC's thoroughly well-produced programmes which is a pleasure to kick back and enjoy.
The park's geology produces a weird backdrop of hot springs, savage winters, vast panoramas filled with wild elk, wolves and bears. There are three 50-minute episodes, one each for Winter, Summer and Autumn, demonstrating the savage extremes which the Yellowstone wildlife must endure. Snow as deep as houses settles for six months, the wild-fires spread in summer. All of this is filmed in gorgeous clarity and detail, demonstrating how the plants and animals cope with one of the harshest environments on the planet which swings between such complete extremes.
Yellowstone has also revised some of my opinions about different animlans; sheep, for instance. The Big Horns which survive throughout the bitter winter in the park are nothing like the tame creatures we see in the UK; the short sequence of the males engaging in their annual ferocious pre-breeding fights is astonishing. They're aggressive, no-holds-barred fighters -- not at all woolly-minded!
Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the series is, ironically, the ten minute fillers which concentrate on the people who work and spend time i nYellowstone. The people who watch geysers are a curious bunch, and the guy who clears the snow from rooftops for six months at a time must really like his own company! Similarly, a chap who swims (in a crash helmet) in the Yellowstone river gives a radically different perspective of life in the surrounds -- and the unhappy effects of introducing foreign species for sport fishing.
Yellowstone underlines the global importance of the National Park, especially now that increasing urbanisation touches almost every wild area in the world. It's an easy series to like, and enjoyable to watch again. Would be really stunning in Hi-Def, too.
8/10
The park's geology produces a weird backdrop of hot springs, savage winters, vast panoramas filled with wild elk, wolves and bears. There are three 50-minute episodes, one each for Winter, Summer and Autumn, demonstrating the savage extremes which the Yellowstone wildlife must endure. Snow as deep as houses settles for six months, the wild-fires spread in summer. All of this is filmed in gorgeous clarity and detail, demonstrating how the plants and animals cope with one of the harshest environments on the planet which swings between such complete extremes.
Yellowstone has also revised some of my opinions about different animlans; sheep, for instance. The Big Horns which survive throughout the bitter winter in the park are nothing like the tame creatures we see in the UK; the short sequence of the males engaging in their annual ferocious pre-breeding fights is astonishing. They're aggressive, no-holds-barred fighters -- not at all woolly-minded!
Perhaps the most enjoyable part of the series is, ironically, the ten minute fillers which concentrate on the people who work and spend time i nYellowstone. The people who watch geysers are a curious bunch, and the guy who clears the snow from rooftops for six months at a time must really like his own company! Similarly, a chap who swims (in a crash helmet) in the Yellowstone river gives a radically different perspective of life in the surrounds -- and the unhappy effects of introducing foreign species for sport fishing.
Yellowstone underlines the global importance of the National Park, especially now that increasing urbanisation touches almost every wild area in the world. It's an easy series to like, and enjoyable to watch again. Would be really stunning in Hi-Def, too.
8/10
143 of 148 people found the following review helpful
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In this age of LCD Digital TV, this documentary about Yellowstone Natinal Park is probably the best ever produced. The photography is simply stunning, as is the stereo sound. It is almost as good as being there in person. One easily gets the 'feel' of the park, and the magnatude of it. The naration is excellent too, with just enough information to explain the picture, never talking down to the audience, or talking above their heads.
But the most impressive aspect is the photography. I particularly found the snowfalling in the first part to be the most stunning visual display I have ever seen on my 32" LCD TV.
I may never get to Yellowstone in person, but I feel that I have 'been there' and probably seen more of it than if I did actually visit in person.
I cannot recommend it highly enough.
But the most impressive aspect is the photography. I particularly found the snowfalling in the first part to be the most stunning visual display I have ever seen on my 32" LCD TV.
I may never get to Yellowstone in person, but I feel that I have 'been there' and probably seen more of it than if I did actually visit in person.
I cannot recommend it highly enough.
81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is an excellent Blue Ray, my copy has 1 disc not 2 as indicated and includes the Yellowstone people diaries. Favourite chapter is Winter the photography is sublime with crisp sharp images favourite shot the fox diving through six foot of snow for a mouse. Makes you want to go and buy a plane ticket and just go there. Envy the "Snowman" on the Yellowstone people who spends all winter removing snow from buildings can see why he loves it.
Just buy it, it's the BBC at it's best.
Just buy it, it's the BBC at it's best.
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Probably the best nature doc I've ever seen
This program has everything: flora, fauna, seasonal changes, geology, water and lava, the microcosm and the big picture. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Reader
Outstanding!
As nature documentaries go, this has to be one of the best out there. As camera technology improves so do the filming techniques and this can be seen here in all its glory. Read more
Published 14 days ago by K. MOONEY
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Superb insight into the fascinating world of Yellowstone , the camera crew have managed to capture amazing shots of animals trying to survive the seasons against all the odds! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Surreylady
Buy For The Content, Stay For The Quality.......
Since getting a Blu Ray I have to confess that the constant stream of 'Blu Rays' which are just converted old standard DVDs is depressing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Filthy Raider
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ordered one day arrived within two days first class delivery service actual footage was totally absorbing missed it when it was on tv but have watched it twice since it arrived... Read more
Published 2 months ago by H. F. Fountain
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The images on this disc are breathtakingly beautiful : kaleidescopes of colour against snow or scorched earth : and sufficient in themselves to ignite the senses without any other... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Malcolm Everett
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I really enjoyed this series all the more for being blu-ray the detail was amazing, I do not buy many of these nature series, but as I have been to Yellowstone, just the tourist... Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Payne
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This film is superb, showing the various seasons that take place in this unique location in the United States. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ScotianB
Stunning Scenery, Amazing Animals, Melodramatic Music
Until I saw this documentary, my impressions of Yellowstone Park had been formed by Yogi Bear.
The Yellowstone DVD, is an eye-opener, even to an avid David Attenborough fan... Read more
The Yellowstone DVD, is an eye-opener, even to an avid David Attenborough fan... Read more
Published 3 months ago by a Brit in the Pyrenees
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I watched this series on the BBC and wanted to own it as the beauty of yellowstone is beyond description. A big thankyou to the seller for a first class product and quick service. Read more
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