Planet Earth Review

I watched this series when it aired on TV, and couldn't wait for the next episode.  The Planet Earth series showed our homeworld in all it beauty, diversity, grandure, and sometimes even in its ferocity.  I'm usually very picky about how I spend my time in the evenings after work.  Frequently, I don't even turn the TV on if the shows don't seem to offer anything worthwhile.  This series, though, is definintely worthwhile.

The thing I remember most about it now was the incredible photography.  Shooting the HD digital "video" using new techniques that had not successfully been tried before, the photographers were able to capture stunning views of geography, amazing wildlife shots, and high-quality slow motion action sequences. 

Whether you love the mountains or the oceans, the plants or the animals, there is something interesting for everyone in this series.  I believe the educational value of each episode would merit its being shown in schools.  But it's a far cry from the dry, boring documentary of my elementary school days.  This series keeps you more deeply involved.  This series exposes us to the best of our world, from many different regions.  It's definitely worth re-watching.