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That Opal Guy
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Приєднався 3 лис 2020
*I am NOT affiliated with any business or social media page on Facebook or any business in the UK*
Tell me what you find when you find it. Will it be worth the wait?
Please join me on my opal journey. My journey was inspired by people like Justin Thomas @blackopaldirect , Don @PulitzerOpal , Phil @theopalmills , Robert @diverseopalproducts , Carl @absoluteopals7262 , Carlyn @carlynscolorfulcreations , Riley Gunn @nnOpals , Roy @RoysRocks , and more.
Each have given me knowledge, experience, examples, and inspiration along my opal quest.
And the journey continues, the journey never ends...
What is YOUR journey?
Tell me what you find when you find it. Will it be worth the wait?
Please join me on my opal journey. My journey was inspired by people like Justin Thomas @blackopaldirect , Don @PulitzerOpal , Phil @theopalmills , Robert @diverseopalproducts , Carl @absoluteopals7262 , Carlyn @carlynscolorfulcreations , Riley Gunn @nnOpals , Roy @RoysRocks , and more.
Each have given me knowledge, experience, examples, and inspiration along my opal quest.
And the journey continues, the journey never ends...
What is YOUR journey?
the alternate version of Thunderstorm (with the correct date this time)
On the evening of September second, during my live premiere, a thunderstorm moved through the area. Rather than be a poor host and abandon my video premiere half way through, I waited to set up the equipment until AFTER it ended. I still got treated to about 45minutes of
of a nice display (AND the rain had stopped by then, so it all worked out).
I hope you enjoy!
I needed to reduce the f stop on some of these shots. Knowledge for next time.
Edited and Produced with Power Director 365
Songs: (AI generated with SUNO)
Sparks
Thunder recorded May 8 2023
Rain recorded May 29 2023
of a nice display (AND the rain had stopped by then, so it all worked out).
I hope you enjoy!
I needed to reduce the f stop on some of these shots. Knowledge for next time.
Edited and Produced with Power Director 365
Songs: (AI generated with SUNO)
Sparks
Thunder recorded May 8 2023
Rain recorded May 29 2023
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Thunderstorm: Monday August 2nd 2024
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*So...because I am not the brightest bulb, and was in a hurry, I screwed up and made the title "August 2nd, and not September 2nd, as it truly occurred that evening. Oh well, I am gonna leave it as is, for hilarious posterity. On the evening of August second, during my live premiere, a thunderstorm moved through the area. Rather than be a poor host and abandon my video premiere half way through...
My Opal Journey: A whale of a tale and many paths to choose...which ones lead to victory?
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Join me as I cut nine more opals from the first three parcels I purchased from Riley Gunn over at Opal Auctions. So many possibilities. How will they turn out? Join me and find out! Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Songs: AI generated with SUNO Grand Entrance Surprise Me V3 Candy Chaos Bring It In Attack of the Space Vibes City Love Shuffle Party Time Cosmic Dream Broken(er) Beat Dow...
My Opal Journey: A whale of a tale and many paths to choose...which ones lead to victory?
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Join me as I cut nine more opals from the first three parcels I purchased from Riley Gunn over at Opal Auctions. So many possibilities. How will they turn out? Join me and find out! Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Songs: AI generated with SUNO Étoiles Détachées Redux *Pease like, subscribe and comment and get NOTIFIED! *Please consume opal content responsibly. Side effects may inclu...
The Promise of Opal: this has wild color but that shape...
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RIDGES AND VALLEYS AND PITS, OH MY!!! A first look at a piece of opal rough I won from @carlynscolorfulcreations . Thanks, Carlyn! This stone has absolutely WILD color, but the shape is so wonky with deep pits and sand all over. Will it be a winner? What do you think? How should I cut it? Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Song: (Suno AI generated) That Feeling Again *Pease like, subsc...
TOG answers questions, and an UNEXPECTED journey: My Opal Journey Stone 232
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Today I answer a viewer? question and cut nine stones from the first three parcels I purchased from Riley Gunn over at opal auctions at his store: 53Frogs. He also has great videos on youtube over on @OpalAuctions53Frogs . How will they turn out? Stick around and we can discover it together! Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Songs: AI generated with SUNO Shocking, But Moreso Going In ...
I ALMOST gave up on this one. My Opal Journey Stone 206: the Mintabie Nebula
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Today I cut a piece of Mintabie rough opal from Australia. This piece is from the eighth parcel of rough I purchased on opalauctions.com from Riley Gunn's shop: 53Frogs (thanks, Mr Gunn!). This rough piece is 2.15 carats in weight and is 13.8 x 6.3 x 4.9 mm in size. What will become of this stone? Join me and find out! Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Songs: AI generated with SUNO Me...
Did I screw this one up? My Opal Journey Stone 207
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Today I cut a piece of Mintabie rough opal from Australia. This piece is from the eighth parcel of rough I purchased on opalauctions.com from Riley Gunn's shop: 53Frogs (thanks, Mr Gunn!). This rough piece is 1.45 carats in weight and is 11 x 7.2 x 5 mm in size. What will become of this stone? Join me and find out! Edited and Produced with Power Director 365 Songs: AI generated with SUNO Grand ...
Am I wasting my time? The Eye of Mintabie: My Opal Journey Stone 208
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Am I wasting my time? The Eye of Mintabie: My Opal Journey Stone 208
What is the deal with this stone? My Opal Journey Stone 209
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What is the deal with this stone? My Opal Journey Stone 209
The Sea Foam: My Opal Journey Stone 172
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The Sea Foam: My Opal Journey Stone 172
The Green Mantis: My Opal Journey Stone 211
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The Green Mantis: My Opal Journey Stone 211
The Canon Edition: July 4th 2024 Fireworks Display
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The Canon Edition: July 4th 2024 Fireworks Display
The July 4th Fireworks Show in Boise, Idaho at Ann Morrison Park
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The July 4th Fireworks Show in Boise, Idaho at Ann Morrison Park
This stone is a bomb. Or is it the bomb? My Opal Journey: Stone 212
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This stone is a bomb. Or is it the bomb? My Opal Journey: Stone 212
In remembrance of Mia - Mine: more milestones on My Opal Journey
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In remembrance of Mia - Mine: more milestones on My Opal Journey
Finding My Way: An Opal Ballet (WARNING: flashing/strobing colorful lights)
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Finding My Way: An Opal Ballet (WARNING: flashing/strobing colorful lights)
All Are Welcome: MORE Opals and AI generated music*WARNING: flashing/strobing colorful lights
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All Are Welcome: MORE Opals and AI generated music*WARNING: flashing/strobing colorful lights
Haunted Whispers Echoing: Opals and Suno AI generated music
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Haunted Whispers Echoing: Opals and Suno AI generated music
My Opal Journey: stone 181- Gotta love it when it all works out!
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My Opal Journey: stone 181- Gotta love it when it all works out!
Was this worth it? My Opal Journey: stone 171
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Was this worth it? My Opal Journey: stone 171
My 2023 Tucson Gem Show visit in 5 minutes
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My 2023 Tucson Gem Show visit in 5 minutes
Fire in the sky: do you LOVE opals, but in the sky? Join me for an extended aurora video.
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Fire in the sky: do you LOVE opals, but in the sky? Join me for an extended aurora video.
A look back at the beginning of My Opal Journey: Stone 189
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A look back at the beginning of My Opal Journey: Stone 189
Can I save the green? My Opal Journey: TOG Archives Stone 150
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Can I save the green? My Opal Journey: TOG Archives Stone 150
From the TOG archives: My Opal Journey Stone 150
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From the TOG archives: My Opal Journey Stone 150
My Opal Journey Stone 191: the Stone of Plenty
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My Opal Journey Stone 191: the Stone of Plenty
April 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse (attempt 1)
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April 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse (attempt 1)
Stone 200: an EXTENDED video trip, unedited*
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Stone 200: an EXTENDED video trip, unedited*
Cool!
thanks Jeff. another opal video up soon. breath a sight of relief
@@ThatOpalGuy lol. Hey these have been super cool to watch. I do prefer opals though. Lol.
these are FAR faster to make, sorta.
That is interesting looking opal That Opal Guy, and a good message for all of us, thank you for showing us this beauty.
You are welcome, MRCH. It is a chore and a reward doing this. But, yes, if I can cut opal and get these results then anyone should be able to.
Crazy with the metal... That last picture still looks crazy with the color jumping into the street
yeah, its trippy.
@@ThatOpalGuy you always catch that kind of cool stuff
@@ThatOpalGuy did the wind blow the camera or what
i probably just kicked the tripod leg. it wasn't windy at all.
While I have you guys... I'm thinking of taking a trip to the grawin dumps (where the miners dump their spoil) in a month or so. What I'm planning to do is just go to the piles of potch and just retrieve a few hundred pounds of it- unsorted, ungraded. Would you like me to close my eyes, measure out a pound or so and mail it to you? Mystery black opal potch
Cool. Nuf said. Lol
it was a lot of fun to watch. sadly i missed a lot of good strikes due to my have a premiere
nice! was cool the first time even better this time
I agree, although I liked the first ones songs a bit more.
This is beautiful. It was as if the sky was showing us its “opalescence.“ The images and music were absolutely perfect together.
Thanks, April. I am happy that you had a fun time watching.
So COOL Don!! You have an extraordinary camera to catch all of those bolts popping around! Was this a tornado-warned storm? I saw the incredible downdrafts of rain, which can easily hide a tornado within it. Plus, the lightning is increased when a lot of hail is in the upper atmosphere, too. This can be seen during a strike which illuminates the hail as a pink, light purple or greenish colors. An excellent example is seen around frame 1:20 or so. On a side note, my notifications for several people, turned itself off again. On Chris's channel (Vogue), he started saying that during his videos and now it's happening to me. You made want to mention that to everyone following you so they can double check. I just happened to be on here when this video popped up. Blessings from Alabama ❤️
I need a better camera. but that wont happen.
Interesting, the hail bit.
@@ThatOpalGuy My mom was a farm girl, born and raised through the depression years. The entire family were share-croppers to survive. If no one knows what that is it is working in another farmer's fields for a portion of the crop, instead of money. They still live on dirt roads to this day! Anyway, she was taught as a child to 'read' the weather. They had to stay in the fields as long as possible, but surviving a huge storm was just as important. My mom taught me how to do it, too. Amazing how clouds in the distance show you so much! Hail acts like a prism for light. In the daytime hours hail refracts light differently depending on if the cloud was between you and the sunlight thus appearing a green, pink, or purplish hue. Hail size is also a factor, the larger the hail and higher up in the cloud, the more intense the colors. In your video, the lightning was the 'sun' and the hail size must have been very large.
Truly electric image's. You always find the flash.👏 Thank you for sharing the storm.
the camera did all the work, even so I missed many.
Those pictures are so beautiful and amazing!! ❤❤ I really love the ones with lighting, clouds, and stars shining in the sky!! Fabulous video.
sadly, not stars. those are either dust on the sensor, or dead pixels. some COULD be just dust on the lens.
@ThatOpalGuy wow, really. Looked like stars. I need glasses.
its ok. I could probably get rid of those but it would mean a LOT more work
That last shot was cool... those lights jumping into the street
I moved the tripod somehow. Wish I knew what I did as I probably cannot replicate it.
The absolute power of it all has always amazed me. It's unbelievable we don't collect this untapped resource.. we'll be boiling water for another 100 years. Great video... You said this storm started a fire?
Yes. I tried to get a photo of the orange glow with the phone. I should have used the DSLR.
Good Afternoon The Opal Guy👋🤣
Hi Sharon!
Looks very Ethiopian.
The suspense I can’t bare it !
Wow nice color!!!
Nice!!!
Crazy cool!!!
thanks! glad you enjoyed it.