Comments on: Behind the Scenes with the Filmmakers http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/ The premier natural history series Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:52:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nadia http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-16106 Nadia Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:07:30 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-16106 This is by far the best Nature documentary I've ever seen (and I'm a big Nature fan). My husband and I were completely mesmerized and have now seen it twice. My 6-year-old daughter was equally captivated, sitting through the entire film and has asked for it since. I'm buying copies of it as gifts for Christmas. It is a truly stunning and awe-inspiring chronicle of an amazing ecosystem.The way the filmmakers put it all together into a breathtaking story is worthy of the highest honors in documentary film-making. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration, dedication and hard work! This is by far the best Nature documentary I’ve ever seen (and I’m a big Nature fan). My husband and I were completely mesmerized and have now seen it twice. My 6-year-old daughter was equally captivated, sitting through the entire film and has asked for it since. I’m buying copies of it as gifts for Christmas. It is a truly stunning and awe-inspiring chronicle of an amazing ecosystem.The way the filmmakers put it all together into a breathtaking story is worthy of the highest honors in documentary film-making. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration, dedication and hard work!

]]> By: Nancy H Smith http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13246 Nancy H Smith Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:09:37 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13246 Thank you so much for a trip of mighty wonders. This film took us on a fantastic journey which we will never make physically. As amateur photographers, we were constantly amazed at the shots obtained. Our kudos to the team of Victoria and Mark. Thank you so much for a trip of mighty wonders. This film took us on a fantastic journey which we will never make physically. As amateur photographers, we were constantly amazed at the shots obtained. Our kudos to the team of Victoria and Mark.

]]> By: Kristine http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13188 Kristine Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:22:13 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13188 The most amazing film !!! Thank you for the beautiful, beautiful insight. The most amazing film !!! Thank you for the beautiful, beautiful insight.

]]> By: Cesar Arredondo http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13085 Cesar Arredondo Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:38:15 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13085 What a great documentary! I'll be thinking about this film for a very long time, how everything is interconnected and interdependent in nature and even about the role of humans in those and other relationships. "The Queen of Trees" is filmmaking at its best. Those extreme close-ups of insects, worms and fruit's insides are amazingly beautiful and revealing. And the unfolding of the story, as narrated in the most perfect tone and words, remind us of the richness of nature, which can help us think and/or rethink the role of man in the world, especially about the protection of balance for the benefit of all species--including our. Victoria Stone and Mark Deeble are masters of their craft. Thank you for your work. What a great documentary! I’ll be thinking about this film for a very long time, how everything is interconnected and interdependent in nature and even about the role of humans in those and other relationships. “The Queen of Trees” is filmmaking at its best. Those extreme close-ups of insects, worms and fruit’s insides are amazingly beautiful and revealing. And the unfolding of the story, as narrated in the most perfect tone and words, remind us of the richness of nature, which can help us think and/or rethink the role of man in the world, especially about the protection of balance for the benefit of all species–including our. Victoria Stone and Mark Deeble are masters of their craft. Thank you for your work.

]]> By: MT http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13083 MT Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:12:43 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13083 WOW. Boyfriend and I watched this last night and have been discussing it all morning. The amazing circle of life, specialized functions...how can these things all happen by instinct, and how could they have evolved together like this? Wow. Thank you for your patience and time in elucidating this amazing story for us all. WOW. Boyfriend and I watched this last night and have been discussing it all morning. The amazing circle of life, specialized functions…how can these things all happen by instinct, and how could they have evolved together like this? Wow. Thank you for your patience and time in elucidating this amazing story for us all.

]]> By: Jeannie Wong http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13078 Jeannie Wong Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:12:28 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13078 The documentary was amazing and utterly beautiful. It was incredible how close the filmmakers were able to get to the wasps and their parasites. I applaud their patience, ingenuity, and desire to share their work with all of us as well as those who live close to the fig trees. I was just channel surfing until I came across this Nature episode and could not stop watching the activity of the wasps inside the fig. I was hooked and I was rooting for both the wasps and the queen tree. This piece is just a wonderful reminder of the importance of studying nature and helping to preserve it. Thank you so much for such an insightful piece on how one tree can nourish so many, including man. You couldn't have picked a better title, and thank you for sharing the backstory as to how this piece was made. It makes me appreciate it even more so. The documentary was amazing and utterly beautiful. It was incredible how close the filmmakers were able to get to the wasps and their parasites. I applaud their patience, ingenuity, and desire to share their work with all of us as well as those who live close to the fig trees.

I was just channel surfing until I came across this Nature episode and could not stop watching the activity of the wasps inside the fig. I was hooked and I was rooting for both the wasps and the queen tree.

This piece is just a wonderful reminder of the importance of studying nature and helping to preserve it. Thank you so much for such an insightful piece on how one tree can nourish so many, including man. You couldn’t have picked a better title, and thank you for sharing the backstory as to how this piece was made. It makes me appreciate it even more so.

]]> By: David Spiegelberg http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13071 David Spiegelberg Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:18:42 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13071 I watch quite a few “Nature” programs on PBS, but this one is very special indeed. To Victoria, Mark, and everyone else involved: You’ve done a very artistic and beautiful job of telling this incredible story. As a professional photographer, I can truly appreciate the hard work, patience, and perseverance required to capture fleeting moments in time. This program will surely make every viewer stop, take notice, and appreciate the wonder, the beauty, and the complexities of Mother Nature. Great job! I watch quite a few “Nature” programs on PBS, but this one is very special indeed.

To Victoria, Mark, and everyone else involved:

You’ve done a very artistic and beautiful job of telling this incredible story. As a professional photographer, I can truly appreciate the hard work, patience, and perseverance required to capture fleeting moments in time. This program will surely make every viewer stop, take notice, and appreciate the wonder, the beauty, and the complexities of Mother Nature.

Great job!

]]> By: george http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-13069 george Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:45:04 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-13069 I just watched the show twice! I will watch it again. Every thing in life is so dependent on many things. Who would ever know the eco-system in a tiny fig. Thank you for the great film work;and education. I just watched the show twice! I will watch it again. Every thing in life is so dependent on many things. Who would ever know the eco-system in a tiny fig. Thank you for the great film work;and education.

]]> By: Paul http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-12999 Paul Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:07:53 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-12999 Unbelievable! Unbelievable!

]]> By: Howie Burch http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/behind-the-scenes-with-the-filmmakers/1354/comment-page-1/#comment-12987 Howie Burch Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:44:59 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/08/21/-behind-the-scenes/#comment-12987 WOW! Thanks to Tivo I've watched the show two times and it is indeed the best show that Nature has presented, and that's saying a lot. Outstanding photography and editing. WOW! Thanks to Tivo I’ve watched the show two times and it is indeed the best show that Nature has presented, and that’s saying a lot. Outstanding photography and editing.

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