Why I Chose Drone Photography

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what drew me to drone photography in the first place. It wasn’t just the technology or the novelty of flight - it was the perspective. There’s something powerful about seeing familiar places from an unfamiliar angle. Hills I’ve driven past for years suddenly feel monumental when viewed from 100 metres up. Fields become patterns. Buildings become art.

For me, drone photography is more than capturing an image - it’s about inviting people to pause, to see their world differently, and maybe even appreciate it a little more. That’s what keeps me flying - the chance to show others what’s always been there, just waiting to be noticed from above.

The image in today’s post is of Ogmore Castle, nestled along the River Ewenny in the Vale of Glamorgan. Built in the early 12th century by the Norman lord William de Londres, the castle was part of a chain of fortifications defending the newly conquered territories of South Wales. Its dramatic riverside setting and remnants of stone towers make it a favourite of mine to photograph from the air.

From above, you can really appreciate how it was strategically placed - not just for defence, but for presence. There’s a calmness to it now, with sheep grazing nearby and the river slowly winding past, but the aerial view hints at the story it once told. That blend of history and landscape - that’s what makes drone photography so rewarding for me.