Evening Flight with the DJI Mini 3 Pro: Capturing the Church at Sunset

in Drone4 months ago

Hey there, drone aficionados and photography buffs! I’m back with another set of stunning aerial shots, this time taken with the DJI Mini 3 Pro. If you thought morning light was magical, wait until you see what an evening shoot can do. I live near this beautiful church, and one evening after dinner, I decided to see what it looked like from above, with the setting sun as the backdrop. Spoiler alert: It was epic. Let’s dive into the details.

The Drone's Eye View
First off, there’s something incredibly satisfying about capturing a place you see every day from a completely new angle. The first shot, looking straight down at the church, gives a sense of symmetry and structure that’s impossible to appreciate from the ground. It’s like seeing a familiar face in a new light—you notice details you’ve never seen before. The church's roof, the surrounding streets, and even the parked cars form a tapestry of life that’s both ordinary and extraordinary.

DJI_0636-HDR.jpg

Chasing the Light
Now, let's talk about that golden light. There’s a reason photographers rave about the "golden hour," and these images are a testament to that. The setting sun bathes everything in a warm, soft glow, casting long shadows and adding depth to the scene. The second image, with the cross in the foreground and the sun setting in the background, is a perfect example. The light creates a halo effect around the cross, symbolizing peace and tranquility. It’s almost like nature itself is acknowledging the beauty of the moment.

DJI_0646-HDR.jpg

Architectural Marvels
The third image, capturing the cross at the peak of the church steeple, shows off the intricate details that often go unnoticed. The contrast between the dark silhouette of the cross and the bright sky adds a dramatic flair. This is where the DJI Mini 3 Pro excels—its ability to capture high-resolution images with excellent dynamic range ensures that both the shadows and highlights are beautifully rendered. It’s like having an eagle's vision, seeing every detail with crystal clarity.

DJI_0681-HDR.jpg

DJI_0676-HDR.jpg

Why Drones Rule
So, why am I so pumped about these shots? Because drones like the DJI Mini 3 Pro aren’t just tools; they’re game-changers. They allow us to explore and document our world in ways that were once the stuff of science fiction. Whether you’re capturing the quiet charm of a local church or the bustling energy of a cityscape, drones offer a perspective that’s unique and powerful.

Tips for Your Evening Drone Flights
Thinking of taking your drone out for an evening shoot? Here are a few tips to get the best results:

  • **Plan Ahead: Know where the sun will be setting and plan your shots accordingly.
    Golden Hour: Shoot during the golden hour for the best light. This is usually an hour before sunset.
  • **Manual Settings: Use manual camera settings to control exposure and capture the perfect shot.
  • **Stable Flight: Keep your drone stable to avoid blurry images. Use the gimbal to smooth out any movements.
  • **Experiment: Try different heights and angles. Sometimes the best shot is just a few feet off the ground.

Final Thoughts
Drone photography isn’t just about taking cool pictures; it’s about telling a story. It’s about seeing the world from a new perspective and sharing that vision with others. So, grab your drone, head out during the golden hour, and capture the beauty around you. You never know what amazing shots you might get.

Until next time, keep exploring, keep shooting, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Just saying...

Happy flying!

Shot with DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, edit with LR Mobile and Skylum Luminar AI.
All photos are taken by me. If you want to know more, head to https://beheydt.be/en/photography or https://shor.by/BjB for more info.

Check out https://shor.by/BBphoto to see all the gear I’m using

Feel free to follow me on Instagram too! https://instagram.com/bjornbeheydt

Join me in my steps on:

Coin | Sweat | Step’n | Actifit

########################################################################

Check out my NFT series as well, on OpenSea:
PirateKittiesBanner.jpeg

Or on Hive's own NFT Showroom:

Screenshot 2022-12-22 at 10.21.40.png

Sort:  

Congratulations @borniet! You have completed the following achievement on the Hive blockchain And have been rewarded with New badge(s)

You got more than 8750 replies.
Your next target is to reach 9000 replies.

You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word STOP

Lets do this!!!

Getting closer to 10k replies. Awesome job @borniet

Your INDEED bot being commanded by other Hive users to tip you would help add more replies to your Hive profile. 😎

!LUV

@borniet, @savvytester(9/10) sent you LUV. | tools | discord | community | HiveWiki | <>< daily

Made with LUV by crrdlx

:-D True !INDEED :-) But I wouldn't feel it as being fair I'm afraid :-D
!PIZZA

I don't think you should prevent other Hive users from tipping you with !INDEED tokens just because they will come from your INDEED bot. 🤯😅

In the sense of "giving back" you mean? The thing is that it would result in a net zero operation. I'm not sure even if the nodes would accept such transaction... Haven't tried it yet to be honest...
!ALIVE

The INDEED bot is what will send your personal Hive account INDEED tokens, not that the INDEED bot will tip itself. 😅

If a Hive user still wants to tip the INDEED bot itself with the INDEED token, maybe just make the bot say "thanks" and deduct 1 from the available tips of the user for the day. 😎

Good point! I've added it to my "things to consider to improve the bots"-list ;-)
!INDEED
!BBH

@savvytester! @borniet Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @borniet. (6/50)

(html comment removed: )

@savvytester! @borniet likes your content! so I just sent 1 BBH to your account on behalf of @borniet. (2/5)

(html comment removed: )

@borniet! @savvytester Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @savvytester. (2/5)

(html comment removed: )

@savvytester! @borniet Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @borniet. (14/50)

(html comment removed: )

Your evening shots of the church are beautiful brother. The golden hour really adds a special touch.

Golden hour is photographer’s heaven!!

Hahahaha I can tell

Those really are epic photos. @borniet, wow! Absolutely amazing! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

Thank you very much again!!! Yeah, I like them as well!!! Did almost pee my pants when flying so close to the tower 😂😂😂

!LOLZ
!PIZZA
!DOOK


You just got DOOKed!
@borniet thinks your content is the shit.
They have 15/40 DOOK left to drop today.
dook_logo
Learn all about this shit in the toilet paper! 💩

Of course, you're always very welcome! You did a great job getting them! Haha...well, I've never tried it, but I can certainly imagine! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

!ALIVE
!BBH
!VSC

It’s weird to say, but braking with such a thing is much harder than it seems :-) so once, I was flying nicely, then spotted a tree all of a sudden… quickly tried to go back, but too late… you can almost feel it crash 😂
!BBH

I can see that for sure! Ouch, yeah, poor drone...lol! 😁 🙏 💚 ✨ 🤙

!BBH

It was stuck there in the top of this “much higher than expected and than the others “ tree for two days before it fell out due to a storm!
Still have the drone :-) still works :-)
!LOLZ
!ALIVE
!BBH
!INDEED
!DOOK


You just got DOOKed!
@borniet thinks your content is the shit.
They have 11/40 DOOK left to drop today.
dook_logo
Learn all about this shit in the toilet paper! 💩

LOLOL...damn! It's amazing that it still worked after coming to the ground.

!BEER

!INDEED 😂 I was quite astonished and excited I can honestly say!!! 😂😂
!VSC

@tydynrain! @borniet Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @borniet. (38/500)

(html comment removed: )


Hey @borniet, here is a little bit of BEER from @tydynrain for you. Enjoy it!

Did you know that <a href='https://dcity.io/cityyou can use BEER at dCity game to buy cards to rule the world.

@tydynrain! @borniet Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @borniet. (9/500)

(html comment removed: )

@tydynrain has sent VSC to @borniet

This post was rewarded with 0.1 VSC to support your work.
Join our photography communityVisual Shots
Check here to view or trade VSC Tokens
Be part of our Curation Trail


@tydynrain ha enviado VSC a @borniet

Éste post fue recompensado con 0.1 VSC para apoyar tu trabajo.
Únete a nuestra comunidad de fotografía Visual Shots
Consulte aquí para ver o intercambiar VSC Tokens
Se parte de nuestro Trail de Curación


Uses: 18/25

!INDEED

@borniet! @nathalie-s Totally agrees with your content! so I just sent 1 IDD to your account on behalf of @nathalie-s. (3/50)

(html comment removed: )

PIZZA!

$PIZZA slices delivered:
borniet tipped tydynrain
tydynrain tipped borniet
borniet tipped savvytester
@savvytester(10/10) tipped @borniet (x6)