We continue our overland adventure in Senegal. We take the path less trod and go off-road in our 1997 Land Rover Defender 110 300TDi to explore the wonders of the Sine Saloum delta. In this cinematic adventure film we discover unique landscapes (like Palmarin's salt evaporation pools), incredible culture (like Djiffer Beach) and meet the people who give Senegal its vibrant energy. But this isn’t just about the drive, but about finding the perfect shot to capture the spirit of this special place. From landscape photography to drone photography, portraiture and wildlife photography, we scour every inch of the Sine Saloum for the perfect shot.
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0:00 Intro 0:20 Adventures in search of the perfect shot 0:48 The photograph we're looking for in Senegal 1:35 Joal Fadioth 2:06 Joal Fadioth travel photography 2:37 Palmarin Salt Evaporation Pools 3:39 Palmarin drone photography 4:01 Photography eBook - Become a stronger visual storyteller 4:32 Djiffer Beach 5:21 Djiffer travel photography 5:51 Offroad adventure through the Sine Saloum 8:02 Palado Salt Extraction 8:38 Palado portrait photography 9:34 Saloum River Camp 10:38 Bird photography 11:02 Perfect Shot Discussion 15:19 Print Store - Senegal Perfect Shot 15:42 Outro and Bloopers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need for drone photography?
Drone photography is more than just flying a camera. Planning and executing a successful drone shoot requires a lot of considerations. From finding the right location to getting enough insurance, a successful drone shoot is possible.
The most important thing to do is check to see if you have permission. It is important to find out if there any restrictions on the areas you can fly in and where your drone may be used. If there are, you might have to apply for a permit to fly them in the area.
It is important that you check your country's regulations. Some countries require permits for drone flying. Others restrict the number and duration of drone flights.
Not only will you need permission to fly drones but also where to safely land your drone after each flight. You can rent a landing spot from local businesses for around $10 per hour. Also, you will have storage space. Alternatively, you could buy a dedicated landing pad.
Before you begin to shoot, you will need to decide which drone you want. Different drones are equipped with different capabilities. For example, fixed-wing drones are typically less expensive and easier to handle, while multirotors have more power and stability.
You will first have to decide on the type of drone that you want. Then, you need to decide what equipment you need. The drone camera typically comprises a gimbal with remote controller, batteries, batteries and memory cards.
A gimbal stabilizes the camera during flight, making it easy to capture sharp images without worrying about shaking hands or dropping the device. The drone's body attaches to the gimbal to ensure that the camera stays steady.
Remote controllers let you control your drone remotely. These controllers have joysticks and buttons, which allow you to control the drone's direction, speed, direction, and altitude.
Batteries power the drone's motors and cameras, and memory cards store photos taken by the drone. In order to ensure clear shots, ensure you have enough battery life.
Once you've selected the equipment you'll need, you'll need to figure out where you'll shoot. Will you be taking photos indoors or outdoors? Are you going to photograph architecture or landscapes instead? Which part of the world are you going? These factors will influence how you prepare for your shoot.
If you plan to shoot indoors, lighting is an important consideration. Multiple lights will help lighten a room. Place one large light near the subject, another near it, and yet another close to the floor.
Wind conditions are an important consideration when you are outdoors. Drone pilots may experience problems if they are blown off course by windy conditions. Avoid taking off during stormy weather.
If you are going to be bringing extra equipment like tripods or stands, consider whether this is something that you will need. These items will ensure that your drone is level and stable so you don’t lose any quality shots.
An outdoor shoot should be between 10 am to 4 pm. This time there won't many people, but enough light will allow for great photos.
The conclusion is that drone photography can be more than fun. You can create amazing images by following a few simple steps.
What is the best time to fly a drone?
When there's not much activity on ground, a drone can capture aerial images at sunrise and sunset.
Drones can be used to capture stunning photos of landscapes or the sky above. You might not be able to capture spectacular night views because drones are not allowed to fly at night.
Take advantage of the sunrise and sunset hours to capture great photo opportunities. These times allow for stunning shots of nature and are often more popular because there are fewer cars on roads and fewer people.
You'll also find yourself shooting in lower light levels, making it easier to shoot without worrying about overexposing your image.
Additionally, the drone can withstand strong winds, rain and snow. These conditions make daylight perfect for photographing with a drone.
Consider flying at night if you want to capture nighttime scenes. This will give you an unrivalled view of the cityscape.
Can drones capture night shots?
That's the right answer. We've been doing this for many years. For decades, we've been taking photos at night.
There's one problem. Night photography requires specialist equipment. There's no way to do it with any camera that costs less than $10k.
Light bounces back when it hits an object in a series wavelengths.
These wavelengths can be combined to form white light over very long distances.
This is why we can see colors even though it is thousands of miles away.
However, when light strikes an object near its source, it reflects within a narrow band wavelengths. These wavelengths bounce right back to us without overlapping.
That means that the closer the object is, the brighter it appears. This is why objects seem to glow when they are exposed to black light.
The energy that an object absorbs will determine how much light is reflected. The object may reflect more red light than blue light when it is hit by light.
The human eye is sensitive to blue light the most so objects appear brighter when viewed in black light.
So what does this have to do with drones? Use a very bright light source to photograph dark places, such a forest or cave.
A normal lamp won't provide enough light to illuminate the entire scene. It will give you only a shadowed picture and nothing else.
You will need a strobe if you want to take great photos. And since you don't want to carry around a huge flashgun, you'll need to buy a small one.
These lights are known as speedlights because they produce flashes of light so fast that they create a stroboscopic effect.
When we say "stroboscopic," you can watch the light pulse across the screen. The picture will be better quality if it moves at a faster rate.
We won't be discussing how to set up Speedlights here. There are many tutorials available online.
We will tell, for clear pictures, that you need to ensure that the subject is evenly illuminated.
You should aim the beam at a 45 degree angle to achieve this. You can adjust the light's intensity by moving the flashgun's head.
Once you've found the perfect setting, keep the gun steady and press the shutter release button.
Next, close to the subject, release the shutter. This will trigger the flashgun to fire another burst of light.
While the first burst illuminates the subject, the second one will capture the moment after the first burst has passed.
The result is continuous exposure, where both bursts are recorded.
Now that you are able to take photographs during the day, let us move on to night photography.
So far I have covered all you need to know about taking night photos.
One thing is left to cover, however: the color harmony.
Most people assume that any images taken at night will look too dark.
Yes, it is true. However, it can also be applied to daytime shots.
The camera will always record darker images regardless of whether you are taking photos at dawn and dusk.
You can make money with drone photography
If you want to make money flying drones, the problem is that there isn't a product that will solve your problems. You can enjoy the experience by using quality equipment and software.
Also, you need to be aware of liability and insurance issues. This is why most photographers opt to take photos from the ground. We're talking about a new way to capture images that could lead to you being paid.
Drones work in the same way that video cameras do by capturing light. Use the same technology to take amazing photos.
Companies are already making great strides toward creating photo-quality images taken from above. We've already spoken about DJI, GoPro. We are starting to see more companies entering the space.
These cameras can be used for aerial photography but are also very useful on the ground. All of the major manufacturers are investing heavily in developing their imaging technologies.
This means you can eventually buy a drone which shoots 4K videos, and takes amazing photographs. We might already be witnessing this happening. DJI has been releasing higher-resolution versions for their Phantom series drones.
DJI has just released the Inspire 2 with a 12-megapixel sensor that can shoot at 5120x3456 pixels. If you prefer to shoot in RAW format you can capture 8-bit files at 30 frames a second.
So yes, you can make money off of drone photos.
What laws should I be aware of regarding drone photography?
Drone flights can be regulated by Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to the FAA regulations, local laws may also apply. To find out which drone flight rules apply to your state, check with the transportation department.
In most cases, drone owners are required to obtain a license from the FAA. The FAA has set forth guidelines for licensing. You can learn more about these guidelines here.
In some states, drone operators must register their drones with the government. Check out our Guide to Drone Registration for more information.
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Among the biggest improvements, the Skydio 2+ has over the standard 2 is a 20% longer battery life, longer range if you add the Beacon, and a neat AI video creation tool called Keyframe. (thedronegirl.com)
Greater than 50% throttle stick position generates positive thrust, but less than 50% throttle stick position reverses the direction of the motors, allowing upside-down flying! (photographypro.com)
Homes with aerial images sold 68% faster than homes with standard images. (alexdronephotography.com)
Again, no stabilization is applied, and the 50% throttle stick position cuts the power to the motors. (photographypro.com)
A grey card is just a piece of thick paper that is a specific shade of grey (18%), which will be the foundation on which we choose our color temperature. (dronegenuity.com)
The two most common types of camera used to make time-lapses are DSLRs (Digital Single Lens Reflex) which are typically more expensive that point-and–shoot digital cameras.
DSLR cameras also tend to produce higher-quality images due to the way light enters the lens. These cameras aren't great for shooting video as they require manual focus or exposure settings.
For beginners, point-and-shoot cameras such as the GoPro are simpler to use. However, the lower resolution means videos look grainy.
A consumer drone is the best camera for time-lapsing. These tiny flying robots are a popular alternative to professional drones.
A drone is an autonomous remote-controlled aircraft that can fly without the need for human intervention. A drone generally uses one propeller to fly. Quadcopter drones could have multiple propellers.
A drone can also capture aerial footage and cinematic shots from a bird’s eye view. To capture smooth handheld footage, drones can be outfitted with a stabilizer.
For a time-lapse effect, you can start recording while your drone hovers above the subject. The sky won't appear dark during the shot if the sun isn't directly overhead.
To achieve the desired effect, you can adjust the aperture and shutter speed. For example, if you're filming a sunset, the shutter speed could be set to 30 seconds while the aperture is wide open to let in as much natural light as possible.
For night shots, the opposite approach would be taken. For night shots, use a slow shutter speed of 1 sec and close the aperture to reduce light ingress. This technique creates a bright image where details are visible.
