Crossing Africa and the Sahara by Truck
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2018
- This "video" documents a journey made across Africa and the Sahara Desert in 1959/60. It uses color slides shot during the journey and shows how images from the past can be given a new lease of life. This is not a journey I would care to make today.
As a daughter of one of these adventurers I would like to extend a huge, heartfelt "Thank You", not only to Tony for posting this but also for all the wonderful messages from viewers. Several people have enquired about the travellers - I can confirm that Rex is 2 weeks shy of his 83rd birthday and is in frail health, however is delighted to have found "fame at last". It means so much to Rex's family that this incredible journey has been shared with so many. I cannot comment on Collyn and cannot tag Tony, perhaps this will be picked up? Thank you Tony for your letter to my Dad, it takes pride of place on his bureau x
the photography. narration, background music....one of the best 43 minutes I've spent on UA-cam, and the Tube is 80-90 % of my screens time
The photography is amazing. Specially for 1959. Take that IPhone!
The world was certainly a different place in 1959. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
My father and two friends did something similar in the late 1940's. They went north from Nigeria and we think they were the first unsupported non military Sahara crossings (by foreigners - of course). If you'd like more information, please just ask.
I don't know how I got here but I am glad.
A video program without any video.....still photos are still alive!! Feel the trip...
Even if its 65 years old trip, this great journey is presented in very nice way. Hatssoff to all 3 travellers.
This documentary is so damn great in all levels. Epic adventure. The fact that no one can ever produce something like this again makes it so amazing!!!
It’s so crazy seeing these images from 1959-60 and most of the clothing styles look the same as the styles worn today.
this is one of those rare
The way the photos were made to seem as if we were watching a movie was brilliantly done. Its a wonderful record of history.
This is probably the most amazing and epic travel adventure l have ever seen. One of the best clips on Utube. These 3 fellows doing this expedition on a shoestring with that old tank held together with bubblegum, is the definition of adventure. What a rare jem.
This is truly one of the best travel logs I have had the pleasure of watching made all the better because of the still photography. Your narration in a clear calm voice and the gentle backing music set at just the right level added so much to it. Thank you.
This was one of the best things I've seen on UA-cam. You are now on my list of "fantasy dinner guests" for the stories you could tell.
im African and proud!! thanks for showcasing Africa in all its majesty in this beatiful doccie
What an incredible adventure. Thanks for investing the time in documenting and telling this story.
The narration is so beautiful .... I felt as if I was going through the journey ....
This is such a blast from the past. I did all those towns and places in 1983. On a 1977 Ex Military Bedford bone shaking Truck. Its exactly as I experienced it. The only difference was the vehicles were more modern. From the nomadic blue men of Africa Touregs to the twin strip 'highway' in Zimbabwe as it is now.
Tony Fleming is the best documentary film maker ever. His soothing voice and magnificent images are a lullaby that mesmerizes those of us who were fortunate enough to discover his UA-cam channel. Thanks for sharing.