Timelapse: Drive Across America in 5 Minutes
Renowned New York-based photographer Brian Defrees embarked on an awe-inspiring expedition, traversing the vast expanse of the United States, his mission? To craft a mesmerizing timelapse narrative, a true visual odyssey encapsulating his epic journey. A staggering 12,225 miles unfolded beneath his wheels, a captivating canvas unfurling at every turn.
Armed with his trusty Canon 60D, DeFrees embarked on an artistic voyage like no other, his lens perpetually clicking, capturing the essence of the American landscape in one photograph every five fleeting seconds. The result? A breathtaking video, a mere five minutes in duration, that will transport you on a transcontinental voyage of sheer wonder.
DeFrees, the visionary behind this photographic masterpiece, ingeniously positioned his camera just below the rearview mirror, accompanied by an intervalometer, a device masterfully orchestrating the camera's rhythmic dance of image capture. An astonishing 200,000 individual photographs were tenderly preserved, then skillfully woven into the spellbinding tapestry that is the aforementioned video—a viral sensation, now captivating audiences on YouTube and beyond.

This ambitious quest led DeFrees through the ever-evolving tapestry of the United States, a kaleidoscope of landscapes, cultures, and experiences. With relentless determination, he navigated the contours of at least 32 different states, an intrepid explorer of the American heartland, all within the span of a mere 55 days.

