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August Thoughts
So August has been OK really. Lot’s of walking with my dog, a few movies and also watching the FIFA WWC Football. I was really pleased with the England Team as they managed to get to the Final and play against Spain. The were sadly beaten in the final by a better team on the day. They have been fantastic though, very likable and good at what they do. I do not follow football really, the men’s game is not something I enjoy. My home team would have to be Nottingham Forest though.
DJI launched the Air 3 drone and has had a lot of coverage on Youtube. I’ve waited for the reviews and the initial hype to die down and I think I won’t be jumping on the band wagon in getting one. I think it is a good drone but I feel I don’t need one at the moment. My Mini 3 Pro is perfectly fine for my requirements at present.
I ticked off another drone bucket list shoot by filming another Redditch landmark, The Water Tower in Headless Cross, Redditch. It has been done before by others, but I wanted to do my interpretation. You can find it on my Youtube channel.
I don’t like to brand myself as a gamer, but I do enjoy video games if I can find the time. The new Starfield game is due at the end of this month. There is a lot of hype about it and I am too waiting to play it eagerly.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
There has been a lot of interest in UFO’s or UAP’s (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) recently because of the recent testimonies in Congress under oath in the USA. As a fan of the X Files TV show, I have wanted to believe there is another form of intelligence out in the universe. I try to keep an open mind when in comes to alternative theories and information out there. I’m not a conspiracy nut. But with the recent revelations from these whistleblowers for me it shows there is definitely something strange going on! I’m still thinking about what was said. What these witnesses said is compelling, more so because they are legit professionals. I hope we learn more in the coming months.
For now as a photographer and drone pilot I will continue to observe the sky in an attempt to capture something phenomenal.
Has society gone soft?
Today’s date is the 20th July ‘23 and here is a little update on things…
The weather recently has been very mixed for much of July. While most of Europe are suffering a terrible Heatwave, we in the UK have had sun, showers and wind with cooler temperatures. The wind has been crazy annoying for me. I often feel not at my best for some reason. Plus it means there is little chance of flying my drone until it is calmer. I did get a chance to get airborne for about 30 minutes on Tuesday. I created a video from it and it is now published on my video page. I also went back into my collection of unused clips and made a showreel video, which was pretty fun to make.
DJI have announced an event for the 25th July for a new product, I’m pretty sure it is the new Air 3 drone. I’m looking forward to see what they have done!
Also this week I stopped a crime. I go to the local shops early in the morning to get a few essentials most days. While being served a youth entered the shop and tried to run off with some expensive washing detergent. I imagine he could sell this for drugs or something. The cashier who was serving me went to apprehend him. I reacted also and caught him before he left the shop and held him while the staff retrieved the goods he wanted to steal. They told me to let him go… I was a bit perplexed but I released him. He then made his way out the shop. I asked if the Police would not want to arrest him, and they told me they will do nothing but let him go anyway! Apparently these drug addicts do it all the time at this shop. I’m left wondering if I should of done anything at all? There seems no deterrent these days for criminals wanting to do crime. Has society gone too soft? I think we have and I find it very frustrating…
July ‘23
Dogs are the best are they not? I’m having a great summer so far with my best buddy. Lots of nice walks, exploring, a bit of photography and drone flying. I’m more of a colder climate person, but this summer has been good so far!
I picked up a DJI Osmo Action 3 camera from the refurbished site on the DJI Store. I’ve always used a GoPro from my cycling days and decided to see how the Action 3 fares. Again the product was in as new condition despite being refurbished. I like the magnetic mounting system and the onboard menu. The footage seems to match my drone camera footage, so that is good. I hope to be using it more in my future videos.
The buddleia bush has started to bloom in my garden. I think it is also referred to as the butterfly plant. So I’ve kept my Fuji XT3 and 100-400mm lens at the ready to get a few shots of the insects that are attracted to the buddleia. However it has been windy, so the flying insects have been hiding!
OK this is just a quick update. I know some people are now using AI to write interesting blogs. I’m not a fan of that, I’m trying to keep it real.
A New RC
I mentioned previously that I intended to buy a new drone, mainly focussed on the Mavic 3 Pro…
Well it has become apparent that DJI may soon release a DJI Air 3 and new controllers. So I am going to wait a bit longer to see what comes out and how it fairs with the Mavic 3 Pro.
However I had insomina again and during the early hours I bought a DJI RC Pro! This is specced higher than the standard RC I got with my Mini 3 Pro. Upon arrival this week I can clearly see that it is better quality and has more useful features. I’ve flown a couple of sorties to test it out and I am quite impressed so far. The controller compass was a bit off, but I believe that was caused by the magnet holding my Mic to my T shirt. The weather is poor at the moment and until it clears I will not be able to do much flying, sadly.
Also I have uploaded a few more photos to my gallery.
Audio for my videos
Having the right audio for my video creations is really important. It really enhances the feeling of a clip or short film.
I discovered Epidemic Sound about 2 years ago and have found them to be amazing. A great choice of audio files for any occasion. The website is simple to use and the fact that any copyright issues are dealt with swiftly is very welcome.
Check them out here : Epidemic Sound
A new drone?
I currently have a DJI Mini 3 Pro and use it often. It is a good little drone where I can fly without any restrictions. Now I’m thinking forward I am considering to up my game and get a bigger better drone. The next level. I have the A2CofC which allows the pilot to fly bigger heavier drones. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro came out in April this year. It is a phenomenal piece of kit. Just look at the reviews on Youtube!
Do I really need it? Absolutely!
The begining…
I’m trying to figure out how things work here and in the process of setting a few things up.
This place is mainly to showcase my photography and other creative stuff I have been doing.
Hopefully more interesting posts will follow.