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Evening Ocean from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Quiet evening at South Ponto Beach in Carlsbad, CA as sun sets and the beach darkens as the after glow fades away. Soothing and meditative drone video with sounds of the ocean lapping against the jetty and beach. Photographed and produced by James David Phenicie

©2024 James David Phenicie Carlsbad, CA

Takeoff from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Mexican registered private Gulfstream G-IV jet taking off from local airport in California at sunset.

Produced and photographed by James David Phenicie ©2023 James David Phenicie, Carlsbad, CA.

Sea Foam from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Occasionally, the heavy winds and rains in the Pacific Ocean churn up billowy sea foam which looks like soap suds adrift on the beach. This short video documents this phenomenon in Carlsbad, CA. Photographed and produced by James David Phenicie

©2024 James David Phenicie All Rights Reserved.

Filmed on IPhone 15

Music: Sea Foam; Olga Scotland (CC)

Poem: Sea Foam by James David Phenicie

Sammy Davis Jr Visits Vietnam from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

On February 26, 1972, Sammy Davis Jr and his entourage stopped in Can Tho, Vietnam to entertain troops on the Can Tho Army Airfield during his two week tour. The USO Show included Sammy Davis Jr, his wife Altovise, comedian Timmie Rogers, singers Sondra “Blinky” Williams, Lynn Kellogg and Ted Barret, star dancer Diane Day, along with a troupe of female dances all accompanied by George A Rhodes and his orchestra. The raw footage was filmed by DASPO (Department of the Army Special Photographic Office; US Army Audiovisual Agency Pacific Detachment. Author of this documentary, James David Phenicie – A helicopter pilot assigned to Vietnam at Can Tho – photographed some of the USO show and his footage is incorporated with the original footage filmed by DASPO. The historical footage of the event by the US Army was obtained from the US National Archives (NARA). No copyright infringement of the performed music or the military footage is intended, and it is presented in this documentary for its historical value.

Principal footage by US military photographers (DASPO). Footage obtained from the US National Archives (NARA). Documentary edited by James D Phenicie Personal motion photography by James David Phenicie All music performed by Sammy Davis Jr, Lynn Kellogg, Sondra Blinky Williams and the George A Rhodes Orchestra.

A Christmas Card from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Photography and Video Drone images from local residences during the Christmas holiday put to music and presented as a visual Christmas Card for the season.

Produced and photographed by James David Phenicie ©2022 James David Phenicie All Rights Reserved

GoPro 9; DJI Mavic Air 2

Photographed in Carlsbad, CA.

Charros de Escondido from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

The Charros de Escondido displayed their skills at the Lienzo Charro in Escondido in Sep/2014. The footage was originally captured for another project but has been encapselated in this documentary. This is Part 1 of a 2-part story. Directed and Produced by James David Phenicie

Script James David Phenicie

Cinematography James David Phenicie

Music Fire: Mariachi Music (#219 Mexican No Copyright Music) (CC) Animapersa; Mexico Rockhouse (CC) Marcha de Zacatecas; US Navy Band (CC) Edited by James David Phenicie

Thanks to the cooperation of the Campo de la Association de Charros de Escondido.

Phú Quốc Island from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

In 1972, I flew to Phú Quốc Island on a mission from Can Tho, Vietnam. While flying over the island I saw the large Prisoner of War camp which held Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army personnel. This is a documentary about that mission.

Photographed and produced by James David Phenicie

©2022 All Rights Reserved Carlsbad, CA.

All original photographs and 8mm Kodak Film (now digitized) were taken by James David Phenicie in South Vietnam in 1972.

Happening After Dark from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

The city is full of sights and sounds on July 4th, especially after dark.

Produced and Photographed by James David Phenicie Carlsbad, CA ©2022 All Rights Reserved

Filmed in San Marcos and San Diego, CA.

A Trip Through the United Kingdom from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Planes, trains and buses traveling through the United Kingdom in 2021.

Photographed and Produced by James David Phenicie

©2022 James David Phenicie Carlsbad, CA

All Rights Reserved

Images from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England.

Photographed on Nikon 500 and DJI Osmo Cameras.

Van Gogh: Beyond Belief from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Beyond Van Gogh is an immersive experience showcasing over 300 of the artist's works in an unusual projected lighting spectacular as you visually experience the works of the painter. The audience is encouraged to walk about the space to view the projected images and interact with the spectacle. This video shows some of the experience.

Photographed by James David Phenicie Photographed on Galaxy S10+

Van Gogh: Beyond Belief from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

Beyond Van Gogh is an immersive experience showcasing over 300 of the artist's works in an unusual projected lighting spectacular as you visually experience the works of the painter. The audience is encouraged to walk about the space to view the projected images and interact with the spectacle. This video shows some of the experience.

Photographed by James David Phenicie Photographed on Galaxy S10+

Cambodia 1972 from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

On April 18, 1972, I was assigned to fly a mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia from my airbase in Vietnam to support the US Embassy in Cambodia. We flew several embassy personnel to a small village near Lake Tonle Sap, went to an area near Kompong Thum and picked up three NVA prisoners and returned to Phnom Penh. On the way back, we determined that we would run out of fuel before reaching the airport. Through gallant efforts of Cambodian officials, we found a small village which had a cache of Jet fuel hidden in a bunker in the event of an emergency. We used the four barrels for our two helicopters and safely returned to Phnom Penh. At the time, US military personnel were prohibited from operating in Cambodia.

Produced and photographed by James David Phenicie

©2022 All Rights Reserved. Carlsbad, CA

Filmed in 1972 in Cambodia and South Vietnam on a Canon Super 8mm using Kodak films; stills were shot on a Nikkormat 35mm using Kodachrome film. The film was digitally scanned for reproduction.

Cambodia 1972 from James David Phenicie on Vimeo.

On April 18, 1972, I was assigned to fly a mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia from my airbase in Vietnam to support the US Embassy in Cambodia. We flew several embassy personnel to a small village near Lake Tonle Sap, went to an area near Kompong Thum and picked up three NVA prisoners and returned to Phnom Penh. On the way back, we determined that we would run out of fuel before reaching the airport. Through gallant efforts of Cambodian officials, we found a small village which had a cache of Jet fuel hidden in a bunker in the event of an emergency. We used the four barrels for our two helicopters and safely returned to Phnom Penh. At the time, US military personnel were prohibited from operating in Cambodia.

Produced and photographed by James David Phenicie

©2022 All Rights Reserved. Carlsbad, CA

Filmed in 1972 in Cambodia and South Vietnam on a Canon Super 8mm using Kodak films; stills were shot on a Nikkormat 35mm using Kodachrome film. The film was digitally scanned for reproduction.