Drone Photography
Clayton, NY
I’m still learning about the drone. I haven’t ventured out much with this summer and that really annoys me. I should be flying that thing all over central NY, hell, anywhere I go it should be in the air. I’m hesitant to use it. Part of me is worried I’m going to crash, part of me is worried someone is going to tell me I’m not supposed to be flying it, and there is a part of me that doesn’t like the thought someone might negatively comment on my results. That part, the last part, that is the thinking I need to overcome.
I did have a blast flying it this past weekend. Rather brave of me to let it free over the water. And look, it survived! The video(s) I took still needs to be processed. They are nothing great. I’m still learning what constitutes an interesting video. I need to find that YouTube channel I was watching and learn again. And I need to practice. As soon as the rain stops… lol!
So, back to the image today. Stay on point! Say good morning to Clayton, NY. The sun was beginning to break free of the horizon, the colors were sliding from blue to orange and the sounds of the town waking up were starting to mix with the water lapping at the shore. It was a good morning to be on the St. Lawrence river…

DJI Air 2S, 22mm f/2.8, 1/30s, f/2.8, ISO 100
I love the St. Lawrence River. There’s so much interesting stuff to see along it. Great shot. I’d be afraid of crashing the drone, and afraid I was accidentally in a no fly zone, but never afraid of negative comments because if it pleases you that’s enough.
And I know that! I tell other people the same advice, if you like it, who cares. Thanks Dawn!
Great shot, Mike. My grandparents had a house on the river in Clayton. Many happy childhood memories of boating on the St. Lawrence.
Thanks Jane! That is so cool. Small world.