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Book extract 24
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A place to get lost in your dreams
DAVID HOPLEY “There are several fields close to myhome that are used for growing grass on a massive scale. I spotted the potential in this composition while returning home from a previous photographic outing. The sun was low in the sky, which created an incredibly long shadow from the lone tree. I originally
envisaged a composition with the tree in the foreground and the shadow stretching out into the distance. The drone gave me the freedom to easily try different viewpoints, though, and I felt that this composition worked best.”
Riding, Yorkshire, England Drone: DJI Inspire 1 Pro Camera: DJI Zenmuse X5 Lens: DJI MFT 30mm (35mm format equivalent) f/1.7 ASPH Aperture: f/4 Shutter speed: 1/160sec. ISO 100
BACHIR MOUKARZEL “Although I’ve been a drone photographer for quite some time, I wanted to challenge myself and shoot in a different environment, away from the cityscapes and urban sprawls I am used to – I wanted to chase a hot air balloon with my drone. The day that I set out into the desertofDubai,Iwasbothexcitedand scared, as there were many potential dangers involved. But as soon as the white clouds settled between the balloons, I knew it was worth it –
the viewwas simply incredible.”
TECH DETAILS Location: Everingham, East
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TECH DETAILS Location: Margham, Al Ain Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Drone: DJI Phantom 4 Pro Camera: Integrated Lens: 24mm (35mm format equivalent) Aperture: f/4.5 Shutter speed: 1/2000sec. ISO 100
Freedom – Victoria harbour
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TUGO CHENG “While many Hongkongers prefer swimming in public pools along the promenade, some people – especially the elderly – find more freedom and pleasure swimming in Victoria Harbor, in the heart of the city, free of charge. Unlike other panoramic aerial shots that depict Hong Kong as a high-rise and high-density city,
the picture reveals from a low height the lines, geometries, and details of the city and, more importantly, tells the stories of the people and their different lifestyles. The composition emphasizes this contrast between the solid and empty at the waterfront. ”
Hong Kong Drone: DJI Phantom4 Pro Camera: Integrated Lens: 20mm (35mm format equivalent), Vivid ND4 filter Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter speed: 1/400sec. ISO 100
These images are reproduced here with permission fromMasters of Drone Photography published by Ammonite Press, guide price £25. Available online and from all good bookshops.
TECH DETAILS Location: Victoria Harbour,
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