15 articles tagged with drone photography
Standing on a quiet ridge overlooking the Indus River, my drone hovering silently above Skardu's dramatic landscape, I'm struck by how this remote Pakistani mountain paradise represents a fascinating intersection of ancient tradition and emerging modernity. After two decades analyzing...
Standing at the edge of Brockton's downtown district, drone controller in hand, I watched my aerial companion rise above the cityscape, revealing patterns invisible from street level. The so-called 'City of Champions' unfurled beneath my lens—a tapestry of historical architecture,...
After witnessing the world's most spectacular waterways across five continents during my diplomatic career, I've developed rather discerning standards for what constitutes a truly transcendent water experience. Bora Bora—that luminous jewel in French Polynesia's crown—surpasses even my most exacting criteria....
There's something magnetic about cities that exist at the intersection of past and future—places where industrial bones support digital flesh, and forgotten riverfronts transform into vibrant public spaces. Columbus, Georgia embodies this urban metamorphosis perfectly. When my drone photography workshop...
I've crossed many borders in my travels, but few have captivated me like the invisible line between Rivera, Uruguay and Santana do Livramento, Brazil. Here, no passport stamps mark your journey between nations—just a simple street crossing that locals traverse...
There's something profoundly captivating about cities where historical gravitas collides with contemporary creative expression. Portsmouth, Virginia embodies this juxtaposition brilliantly—a place where centuries of naval heritage stand shoulder to shoulder with vibrant murals that tell stories of both past and...
There's something poetic about cities that bear the marks of their industrial past while quietly reinventing themselves. Utica, nestled in the heart of Central New York, is precisely this kind of unsung visual treasure. As someone who fled New York...
After coordinating shipments to 47 countries, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering overlooked destinations with exceptional value. Laramie, Wyoming's Snowy Range Mountains deliver precisely this rare combination—world-class alpine scenery without the crowds or costs of more famous ranges. As...
There's something deeply compelling about cities that balance their storied past with an eye toward the future. Portsmouth, Virginia—often overshadowed by its neighboring Hampton Roads cities—exemplifies this delicate equilibrium. As I launched my drone over the Elizabeth River at dawn,...
There's a financial principle I've always lived by: diversification reduces risk while maximizing potential returns. The same applies to photography destinations in Japan. While Tokyo commands the spotlight in most itineraries, savvy photographers know that Yokohama – just 30 minutes...
Standing on a narrow cobblestone street in Balat, I watch as morning light filters through laundry lines strung between vibrant Ottoman houses. The call to prayer echoes across Istanbul's seven hills, a technological innovation of its time that still connects...
There's something profoundly enlightening about experiencing how different cities across continents approach innovation and urban development. This summer, I embarked on what I'd consider the ultimate urban explorer's trifecta: Stockholm, Seattle, and Perth—three cities that exist at fascinating technological crossroads...
Standing atop the Detroit Foundation Hotel's rooftop terrace, watching drones capture footage of the city's evolving skyline, I felt the pulsating energy of reinvention that defines today's Detroit. The juxtaposition of Beaux-Arts masterpieces against modern glass structures tells a story...
The morning sun cast long shadows across Timbuktu's sand-colored buildings as I adjusted my drone's settings for the perfect aerial shot. The ancient city stretched before me like pages from a history book come to life. Standing there, with my...
The morning mist clung to the emerald canopy as I stood at the edge of the Mayombe Forest, my drone hovering above like a curious hummingbird capturing the vastness of this verdant wilderness. After decades of exploring well-trodden paths from...