Many Heads

Wright Woods

Mettawa, IL

Another drone shot over the forest preserve.

Why is this image entitled "Many Heads" you might be asking?  It was after downloading the file that I noticed the head-shaped end of the pond and the many heads of cauliflower formed by the tree tops.

Taken 10/18/20

A Smile Runs Through

Wright Woods

Mettawa, IL

Another drone shot over a different area of the forest preserve.  This one straight down at 394' above ground.  I wanted to go higher, but the legal limit is 400'.

Taken 10/18/20

Wright Woods

Mettawa, IL

Peak color for our area was predicted late last week. I waited all week for the winds to die down in order to fly the drone, which can sustain maximum gusts of 18mph. With gusts all week in the range of 25-40mph, I thought for sure I'd miss getting fall color drone shots.

On Sunday afternoon, the winds died down, so 90 minutes before sunset, I headed for Wright Woods. It was overcast, however there was some clearing in the west which allowed the setting sun to cast light across the tree tops that wasn't visible from the ground.

I had low expectations going in, but am super-pleased with the results. I will post several plates over the next few days. Enjoy.

Taken 10/18/20

Almond Marsh

52Frames - Week 30 - Negative Space

Several alternatives this week for selecting an image.  Decided to go with the most interesting negative space rather than the one that would earn extra credit for Street Photography.

Taken 7/25/20