Overlook: A Journey Through Nebraska's Unsung Beauty

“Overlook” is a tribute to Western Nebraska. Nebraska is known for it’s cows, crops and college football — my intent is to showcase the unique landscapes and dramatic skies that the panhandle has to offer.

I began production in 2016, but my urge to explore Nebraska’s panhandle came after a road trip in 2014. I shot hundreds of timelapse clips since my initial trip, and have narrowed it down to my favorite 25 scenes for this film.

Next time you are planning a trip, or driving down interstate 80, consider a short detour to these incredible locations.

Filmed and edited by Jesse Attanasio
Music White Space - Big Score Audio

[OMNR]

Absolutely beautiful. As someone who's been doing timelapse for over 10 years, this is super well edited and shot. Congrats.
And I'll no longer write off Nebraska as flyover country ;)
Give my channel a look for some more timelapse stuff if you have a minute.

[martinjangulo]

Lived in Nebraska since 1991 then moved back to Zambia in Central Africa. I will always call Omaha my home can't wait to get back to Nebraska ❤

[michaelschmidt]

Without a doubt, my favorite part of my favorite state.

[robloxvids]

Man I grew up in Missouri and had no idea how pretty the great plains of western Nebraska and Kansas were. Would love to visit some day.

[davidalbrecht]

Escape the tyranny of I-80! Turn north at North Platte (or Sidney or Kimball) and it's a whole different world. The Sandhills, Pine Ridge, the Nebraska Badlands, Sowbelly Canyon - it's just amazing.

[redbeardsbirds]

Unbelievable scenery with the atmospheric ambient music ...made the hair on my arms stand up! Nebraska is a "must go" trip for me! Cheers from Alabama !

[wacozac]

Unbelievable footage! Great work and thank you!

[raydunakin]

Absolutely stunning footage! Very well done, and inspiring!

[meh.]

Great work, man! Keep it up, it's gorgeous.

[AlbertFu]

driving through western Nebraska.. it feels like Wyoming already

[apexkiller-]

Sandhills/ Niobrara/ Missouri River still more Nebraska to be seen!

[apexkiller-]

Nature Regions of Nebraska
Region 1 Niobrara river:( Fort Niobrara(fort falls), Smith falls SP, Niobrara SP, long pine creek SRA, Merritt reservoir, snake river falls, Keller state, Red bird creek, bone creek(Keller park SRA), sand creek, elk creek, Verdigre creek, plum creek, bobcat state WMA, Niobrara valley preserve, keya paha river, fort falls, berry falls, stair step falls, norden chute, little cedar falls, horseshoe falls, Ashfall Fossil Beds State HP, Praire club golf course, Fredrick peak golf course, Rocky Ford rapids, Outlas trail scenic byway, Cow boy trail bridge)

Region 2 Wildcathills escarpment:( Scott’s bluff NM, Wildcat hills SRA, Chimmney Rock NM, Court house and jailhouse rocks, haystack mountain WR, Redington gap, Buffalo creek WMA, Cedar canyon WMA, hogback mountain, Williams Gap state WMA, Carter Canyon PRBE, Montz point state WMA, Bead mountain PRBE, Lake Minature, Western trails scenic byway)

Region 3 Pine ridge/NW Nebraska:(Fort Robinson SP, Chadron SP, Toadstool Geologic Park, Nebraska National Forest-Pine ridge district, Soldier creek W, Peterson state WMA, Ponderosa state WMA, Hudson-meng Bison kill bed, High plains homestead, Gilbert-Baker WMA, sowbelly creek, sowbelly canyon, West/East hat creek, Oglala National Grassland, Agate fossil beds NM, Metcalf state WMA, The Divine Devil’s Den, Bridges to buttes scenic byway)

Region 4 Lake McConaughy:( Lake McConaughy SRA, Clear creek State Waterfowl M, Ash hollow SHP, Ash hollow cave, Ash hollow springs, Windlass hill, Lake Ogallala SRA)

Region 5 West Sandhills:(Middle loop river, Dismal river, North loop river, Cresent lake NWR, Dismial River Club golf course, Frye Lake WMA, Avocet Lake WMA, Defair Lake WMA, Loup rivers scenic byway, Highway 2 scenic National byway)

Region 6 Missouri River:(Ponca SP, Lewis and Clark Lake, Indian Cave SP, Missouri National Recreation River, Fontanelle Forest, Neale woods, Old baldy, Lewis and Clark scenic byway)

Region 7 Eastern Nebraska |east of Elm creek, Nebraska|:(Platte river SP, Eugene T. Mahoney SP, Schramm SRA, Rowe Sanctuary, Robbers cave, Wild life safari Park, Sandy channel SRA, Branched oak SRA, Harlan county Lake, Calamus Reservoir SRA, Yellow banks state WMA, Elkhorn river, Danish Alps Reservoir, Black bird scenic overlook, Basswood Ridge WMA, Rock creek state HP)

Region 8 central Nebraska:( Nebraska National Forest-Halsey district, Valentine NWR, Samuel R. Mckelive Forest national forest, Long lake SRA, John W. And Louise Seier NWR, Jefferey Reservoir, Potter’s pasture Mountain biking, Red willow SRA, Swanson lake, Enders Reservoir, Little Grand Canyon, Dunning road(Arnold Nebraska) )

[joannasarcamedes]

0MG. So beautifuly done. I clicked on this wondering exactly if Nebraska had mountains. Thanks.

[FilmsByDan]

Amazing. Gorgeous. Awestruck. Inspiring. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us. How did you do this? You spent 4 years in Nebraska? Were you working, self funded, living out of the truck? I'm so tempted to go off and live a little while in the wild.

[bobsmith]

What is the technique used to have the night sky and landscape visible simultaneously in the film?

[stevorobo]

Damn.... And I thought where I lived 'Alberta' was beautiful. This is as.

[Aviorwolf]

Really beautiful. Where is the location that's around 58 seconds on the video? Thanks!

[Daniel-hcsm]

Fuck... it’s amazing to see how New Hanover is so the same as Nebraska on RDR2. Great job Rockstar!

[JohnJohnson-xtzf]

I am surprised there is no footage from Panorama Point. It's a vista near Kimball.

[crimehousechronicles]

Really beautiful! I am making a little vid of a historical event in Nebraska. Would you mind if I use a short clip? I could put your channel in description. In any case, thank you for your consideration.