Watch This Guy Balance Rocks on Water in the Most Mesmerizing Way | Short Film Showcase

Watch stone artist Manu Topic's balancing act in the French Pyrenees’ L’Arros river. Gathering rocks from the stream, he stacks them carefully to create remarkable gravity-defying sculptures. Filmmaker Patrick Foch documents this artistic process as it unfolds in his aptly titled short film, Equilibrium.
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[@kartikeyasridharan9145]

I dont know which is more amazing...his rock balancing skills or the natural beauty surrounding him

[@zymethwalker8947]

Max Rockatansky all

[@wenzhang9042]

Max Rockatansky

[@orkunsevengil336]

The national geographic camera light processor.

[@captainwaste8184]

The two are mutually exclusive and one defeats the other ... STOP ROCK BALANCING NOW

[@hanafi5592]

1. Amazing talent 2. Perfect Camera work 3. Beautiful scenery 4. Stunning music and sound effect This not just a video, this is pure artwork

[@NatGeo]

We love your enthusiasm! Thanks for watching!

[@captainwaste8184]

@@NatGeo You are a cancer on Nature. Rock balancing destroys life forms and native environments.

[@bilectrica]

@@captainwaste8184 , YEP!

[@kingslayer8121]

You’re eyes that are able to capture all this is the real magnificent thing. Not any of this

[@SeniKeseimbangan]

I agree with the 4 points you mentioned.. this video inspired me to learn the art of balancing

[@dat90zkid]

This guy rocks.

[@NatGeo]

We see what you did there!

[@vetplays5396]

Omg I can't stop laughing

[@anthnygame0158]

Andrew001 HAAHA OMG 😆😆why lol

[@mrguylee]

This joke hit harder than one falling on my feet

[@siryeet3849]

Beautiful

[@pragyanmajumdar676]

The amount of patience needed for something so beautiful is an achievement in itself.

[@NatGeo]

We admire his patience and talent!

[@thesecondkate]

I actually wouldn't mind sitting in that river like that for hours wearing waterproof bottoms of course so I don't become like a prune

[@alexhenry3328]

Don’t mean to burst your bubble, but even in the middle of summer, the rivers are freezing

[@editreloadzz2829]

Alex Henry i wouldn’t mind if they were freezing waters

[@jtiss_1023]

That place looks fucking amazing. The green is mesmerizing

[@jaridkeen123]

You always get the most beautiful shots

[@FelipeGonzalez-qd4wu]

Love the scenery and how beautiful mother nature is forealz, being outdoors is my thing to do...

[@suhani.13]

This took my breath away... soo soothing...

[@trac185]

From 15 years watching videos, this one is in my top five. Love it.

[@deryjeder]

A: what is your job man? B: Balancing rocks.

[@sahilmustafabeig642]

Deri Jericho hahaha lol 😂😂

[@Jraymiami]

Deri Jericho ...ya, he's an artist!

[@benburnett964]

Jraymiami Imagine you meet your relatives you haven't seen in a long time and they ask you this very question. That'd be hilarious lol. Not that I'm against it but, yeah... he got talent and patience. I respect him.

[@Melicioel7]

*============Linkedin Profile============* Rock Balanceer *Current Employer* _Rock that Balance Inc_ *Experience* 2017 - Balanced Rocks on top of Waterfall 2015 - Balanced Rocks on a Hill 2014 - Balaced Rocks on a tree *Education* Stacking University, _MSc Equilibrium Mechanics_ Masters thesis: "Balancing Rocks on a Surf Board, a Theoretical Analysis"

[@naybobdenod]

No Deri, you have just named the Indian guy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theunknownsomeone6764]

Marvellous! !

[@NatGeo]

Isn't it awesome? Thanks for watching!

[@ChefRafi]

You’ll see a lot of art like this in the river by the Sagada cave.

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

The scenery is so peaceful serene.

[@intellectualblackking162]

Where does this guy live? That scenery is amazing!

[@NiePieerdol]

Yung Afrika it's in France. Look up description

[@terrywbreedlove]

French Pyrenees’ L’Arros river.

[@REVERSE_BIAS]

The distinct lack of shopping trollies tells me that river isn't in England! 😂

[@aveaillium8754]

Leave that, think about all those creatures in the water that could have harmed him.

[@rajeshkumar-jk1qb]

Loved the nature....

[@benjiboyoing]

I love YOU

[@ksathvik1857]

The place is very beautiful

[@stacykrett]

So relaxing to watch.

[@glevtube]

Wow, amazing! Just imaging the level of awareness and focus this guy has!

[@karincervantes8998]

Wow, thats incredible!

[@jackiechan3599]

Stoned out his mind

[@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID]

Won Ton I see what you did there.

[@jackiechan3599]

Twizz The Whiz Kid hehehe

[@hml2901]

He protecc He attac But most importantly he stac

[@cruxunbreakable]

Valhalla rising :) ... this is meditation... your mind focuses for a brief time.

[@countrylife04]

the place is beautiful ♥

[@lilylily9012]

The natural beauty and flow of the water is calming.

[@Palinghufter]

2 rocks is the most I can do lol

[@haanri1451]

i can do 1

[@artconnolly9519]

Palinghufter 2 rocks is easy try "one" arghhhh now that takes skill. ;)

[@Palinghufter]

Art Connolly M8 you should turn pro. That is far above my level

[@macrocephal1c]

Each rock in a stream is blooming with life. Everything from aquatic plants to micro-organisms are attached to those rocks. It could be potentially damaging to the life cycles of organisms connected to the natural area's river rock. You should know that, National Geographic!

[@Therichest]

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[@db7r7]

Amazing.

[@wiseass5045]

Rock On

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

I made this a childrens play. To stack as much flat stones over another as is possible. The one with the highest tower wins. Teaches them to be careful and patient!

[@Mando_Bags]

Wherever he is looks absolutely amazing

[@renn7187]

that would be piece of art if glued together and kept as a showpiece

[@intellectualblackking162]

I wonder if you can do architecture built upon this concept...

[@Paakku97]

Yung Afrika interesting idea

[@rajinfootonchuriquen]

Poor stability

[@hayabusa5306]

One sneeze and everyone dies lol

[@bulganzi6980]

Beautifully displayed

[@dismaldice3045]

Separate buildings on top of each other 👀

[@SeniKeseimbangan]

Your video is very good and inspires me to continue learning and practicing this balancing art

[@rebeccaluis1223]

The simplest things in life can be the most beautiful

[@swarnendudas6265]

Best ASMR video I've ever seen

[@C-qc657]

When the camera cuts to a different shot, that's when he applies the super glue

[@Madcypher]

Excellent cinematography and camera work

[@claudevachon2104]

An amazing day. Thanks for sharing.

[@alokyaduvanshi5997]

Amazing ......

[@comfortablydumbb]

It says 'on water'.... But still, it's a work of art!! I like it

[@fruschluft9608]

Thats crazy, I love balancing rocks but thats just another level.

[@Jandok166]

Love this wpnder why this channel isn't as famous as it is as a tv channel hmm.

[@justinsane3909]

Luke: "I don't believe it..." Yoda: "That is why you fail."

[@mcjohn8838]

Him: that's easy Me: nothing is impossible with super glue 😂

[@LynsHomeGardenDesign]

Amazing balancing!

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Wow! So inspiring!

[@wild3serenity7]

A person's gaze distinguishes everything earthly: a grass, a fierce beast and a stone with a slow thought. Mysterious, enigmatic, full of inexplicable power..." "- You said that every stone has a pulse, rhythm? - Yes, and he beats on one day - once. - All stones are like some two times? - The pulse has all the stones beyond the same way." Anastasia "Ringing Cedars of Russia"

[@morrohd9055]

Perfectly balanced. As all things should be.

[@BigBsal]

Awesome

[@siberia2705]

Какая красивая природа....Парень творец👍👍

[@IAmPinkalPatel]

Thank You 💓

[@TheRabaxyka]

Wow! Its amazing job! No are limits ;)

[@primavera3989]

Awestruck

[@jacklyall1378]

I’ve never seen such a brilliant green in my life. I have to go there

[@NatGeo]

The French Pyrenees’ L’Arros river is gorgeous, hopefully you'll get to visit soon

[@jasonhayward6965]

That's amazing did you know those rocks were used to wipe bottoms for thousands of years. Like before toilet paper they are about half an inch thick sometimes thicker and rounded on the edges .the ones you are playing with sometimes they were stacked up after cleaning them off.they are valuable historical pieces .

[@Theodore_VII]

This guy looks stoned out of his mind. But hey, jokes aside, this is INCREDIBLE. We're scrolling through videos on YT watching things like this, while they're out there doing things like that. Mad respect .

[@evawasnik2468]

Beautiful n beautifully done 😍

[@ratnadeepdeb3100]

And here am I falling at every step

[@shoopy711]

Awesome! Dude's steady as a rock!

[@rsmzm2000]

I am a stone stacker... It's fun. Better by oneself. Mine are dry and larger. But this guy is really good.

[@Broken-Flesh]

What a beautiful looking place.

[@DavidMashil]

Powerful stuff, I love the cinematic feel too to this film. It's right on the button.

[@NatGeo]

We're glad you enjoyed!

[@jurassic420]

That environment is so fucking beautiful, where was this video filmed in?

[@NatGeo]

This was filmed in the French Pyrenees’ L’Arros river.

[@ervin5872]

This guy rocks!

[@tims6246]

amazingly accomplished , while the earth is moving in 4 directions at once and at multiple times the speed of sound

[@Alex-ix4eo]

Harry Potter is such a chill dude

[@muthuk]

Loved it the place is so beautiful

[@xpdcmetalwolf]

✓Awesome 👍👍 *Greeting from Indonesia ❤️🇮🇩❤️

[@novocaine223]

this images of balanced rocks were on my books throughout my college years.

[@Jraymiami]

Magnifique!!!

[@moneyharry]

The view was amazing

[@vatablous]

Amazing footage, Amazing location, Amazing Guy!

[@NatGeo]

We think so too!

[@heckle9]

That's really cool. The title is a little misleading though.

[@goikimberlykimisopa6785]

Beautiful

[@urbanshaman9569]

Dear god , he's dreamy

[@rudyruiz9615]

this kid could be the next Jenga champ!

[@cyndifoore7743]

Beautiful!

[@Jackie_Tikki_Tavi]

Amazing. btw, if i want to learn to play the guitar part of the music, what should i search for? Is it folk?

[@md.sharifneowaz6767]

Where is this place located?

[@Jimmyxsx]

Md.Sharif Neowaz france, along the L'Arros river

[@vincentkhang5264]

This is beautifully satisfying

[@diegomanguelo]

Wow! Beautiful,,!

[@Snake5440]

What a beautiful river

[@steve-o6413]

⛅Hi Sunshine; if true, I do believe it is True. Reminds me of another blog were a woman made a Ally with a plant whose roots went so deep that just by touching it, kept her from falling. This is just as mind blowing. Peace and prosperity too you all my friends. C-ya beautiful people! "✌💖🤗~🌞🌎⚬" ...

[@sheelkhirbat9857]

You're a magician !

[@usersslimss]

i have to watch this for an ENGLISH homework

[@robjhojf2valentik718]

I think I ran into this dude on the Eel river up in Humboldt. He was going by the name 2 Roaches. May have not been the same dude?

[@TwinkleToes2day]

Why is this 'restricted viewing'? Please update the category and be mindful of that with other videos please, it only takes a click of the mouse and it makes enjoying the viewing with a 10 year old so much easier. Thanks =)

[@cheesyrider6914]

so cool,someone does this in the Humber river in Toronto too

[@ABY68193]

You rock sir!!

[@martinitahir5155]

No rocks were harmed in the making of this film.

[@sshubamsanmotra]

Such a nice and beautiful place

[@BratBustersParenting]

Amazing!

[@dankweedo]

I think I've introduced enough chaos in Gotham. Time to balance rocks and find inner peace

[@retray1608]

Plot twist: The gravity left the game

[@eclecticmethod]

Zen slick balancing act

[@MadFury4sure]

I Can Do That, I Just Need Someone Hold My Beer.

[@nehavishwkarma4742]

amazing..........................😮

[@chrisryan4764]

I can’t even balance my diet