Midnight Pass During the Golden Hour
My best shots from 2024.
This is the second film in the Downtown Atlanta series.
This is the second film in the Midtown Atlanta series.
I always try to give myself the best chance to capture professional quality drone footage. I prepare my equipment, study and practice techniques, and try to predict when the light and atmosphere will produce epic conditions. The last one doesn't always work out, because you never know quite what you might get when you show up. This time, that final ingredient appeared in a way that I had never witnessed before. All I could do at that point was to try to capture those epic conditions as quickly as possible before they disappeared. This film is my attempt to do justice to the beauty that I saw on that morning. Given the amount of footage I was able to capture, there will be at least one additional film...
Music: 'Titan' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
This 4k cinematic drone film is a follow-up to the first Tennessee Mountains film. The conditions were so epic, and the footage so plentiful, that I wanted to share more of what I saw on that morning. The footage was captured in the Tennessee Mountains southeast of Turtletown.
Music: 'Wayfarer' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
This 4K cinematic drone film was captured over two days in North Carolina at Joanna Bald and the Lake Nantahala Scenic Overlook. This film is a relaxing flight over the fall colors displayed on the mountains. Sit back and enjoy the 4k experience on your computer, HDTV, or mobile device
Music: "Eternity" by Whitesand Website - https://whitesandcomposer.com/
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This time lapse (sometimes called hyperlapse) drone film of Stone Mountain captures the majesty of the mountain and the beauty of its surroundings. The Atlanta skyline can also be seen in the distance. This film was captured entirely outside of Stone Mountain Park. In fact, it was captured approximately one mile a way from the mountain. I have captured many Downtown and Midtown Atlanta films that feature Stone Mountain in background. This is the first film where Stone Mountain takes center stage and the Atlanta skyline is in the background.
Music: "Travel Light" by Brilliant Sky from Audiio.com
Enjoy this 4k aerial drone tour of Downtown Salt Lake City as it transitions from dusk to night. Salt Lake City is a beautiful city with some very interesting architecture, and the rugged mountains provide a scenic background. This timelapse was captured flying backwards down Main Street, capturing many of the iconic structures in the Salt Late City skyline. Sit back and enjoy the 4k experience on your computer, HDTV, or mobile device.
Music: "Skylight" by Disjoint Square from Audiio.com
This is the third episode in the Centennial Yards series.
The highlights from the first four Downtown Atlanta films.
This is the second film in the Centennial Yards film series.
This is the first film in the Centennial Yards film series.
This is the first film in the Downtown Atlanta series.
This is the third film in the Downtown Atlanta series.
This is the fourth film in the Downtown Atlanta series.
This is the first film in the Midtown Atlanta series.
Fall foliage captured on the Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina.
This is the first film in the 2025 Tucson series.
This is the second film in the 2025 Tucson series.
This is the third film in the 2025 Tucson series.
Captures the Cherohala Skyway during the summer in two states.
This is the first film in the Sarasota series.
This is the second film in the Sarasota series.
This is the third film in the Sarasota series.
Highlights from Episodes I-III of the Sarasota series.
This is the fourth film in the Sarasota series.
This is the fifth film in the Sarasota series.
This is the sixth film in the Sarasota series.
This is the seventh film in the Sarasota series.
This is the first film in the Red Rock Canyon series.
This is the second film in the Red Rock Canyon series.
This is the third episode in the Red Rock Canyon series.
Highlights from Lake Allatoona filmed in 2024.
This is the first episode in season 3 of the Lake Allatoona series.
This is the second episode in season 3 of the Lake Allatoona series.
This is the third episode from season 3 of the Lake Allatoona series.
This is the fourth episode from season 3 of the Lake Allatoona series.
This was my very first drone film at Lake Allatoona.
This was my second film captured at Lake Allatoona.
Film number 3 from Lake Allatoona.
This is the fifth film from Lake Allatoona.
This is the seventh film from Lake Allatoona.
This video was captured in the SuperDome area of New Orleans. The weather was not ideal, but I could not miss the opportunity to fly in a new location.
Music: "Last Hope" by Victor Cooper from tunetank.com
On a recent trip to Chattanooga, I saw Rocky Face right near Interstate 75 in Dalton, Georgia. The mountain had a great, rugged look due the prominent rock near the top. I knew then that I had to come back and try to capture the mountain with my drone. Several months later, I read that there was a park in the area named Rocky Face Ridge Park. From the research I conducted, it looked like a great place to fly from. There are a number of hiking and mountain biking trails to enjoy and free parking. It's a great place to visit for some exercise, or just to take in the scenery. Enjoy my tribute to the park and the mountain.
Music: "Gravitas" by Matthew L. Fisher from Audiio.com
It was an honor and privilege to serve at the 2024 edition of the Special Needs Kids Day at the Lake by covering the event with my drone. The event took place on Lake Allatoona, near Glade Marina. Each of the special needs kids and their families were taken on a boat parade up to Park Marina and back as part of the event. It was a beautiful day at a beautiful lake for a beautiful cause! Contact Randy West at specialneeedkidsday@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer for the next event or contribute as a sponsor.
Music: 'Three Sheets To The Wind' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Enjoy this relaxing aerial tour of White Oak Park in Paulding County, Georgia. White Oak Park is located near Dallas, Georgia. It has three lakes, disc golf, a walking trail, a fitness trail, two playgrounds, and several pavilions and picnic areas. There's still a little fall foliage left on the trees and it was captured during the golden hour of sunset.
Music: "One Word" by Christopher Galovan from Audiio.com
Enjoy this relaxing aerial flyover tour of Orphan Brigade Battlefield Park in Paulding County, Georgia. The park is located near Dallas, Georgia. There are two trailheads for the park. One is located in Sara Babb Park (216 Recreation Drive Dallas, Ga 30132) and the other is near the Dallas Post Office (110 Orphan Brigade Dr. Dallas, GA 30132). The park features a paved 1.3 mile walking/biking trail that cuts through an area with some of the more prominent (small) mountains in Paulding County. The flyovers follow the trail in each direction. The film is shown at enhanced speed to reduce its running time. This morning was very cold and windy and I had the entire trail to myself. The music reflects the atmosphere of that morning.
Music: "Lost Souls" by Atlas Reach from Audiio.com
This film captures the Atlanta skyline from Westside Park as the sun rises over the city. The park was recently renamed Shirley Clarke Franklin Park after Atlanta's first female Mayor. In addition to walking trails, pavilions, and views of the reservoir, this location provides a stunning profile of the city skyline. Sit back and enjoy the 4k experience on your computer, HDTV, or mobile device.
Music: 'Clear Skies' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au