One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the ease of encountering the unexpected when piloting a drone, Flying to or from an intended target, or just exploring a location, it seems one often happens upon something surprising, For example, while photographing fall foliage at a pond in Vermont, I decided to take the scenic route back to my landing zone, Flying while using the map, I pointed the camera straight down to see what lay beneath and was surprised to discover this incredible island of brightly colored deciduous trees surrounded by the deeper greens of some conifers. I fired off a few frames, refined the view and shot some more. When I got back home, I realized my intended target of the pond was outshone by my surprise shot. It was a good reminder for anytime I'm out in the field, to keep alive to the unexpected. Sometimes, the best shot is the most unexpected one,
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