Taken from 400ft up and part way out into the river this is the spectacular new Forth Road Bridge captured in the evening sun by drone.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
St Michaels Mount is a famous small island off Cornwall that has a castle and several small private houses on it. At low tide it is possible to walk or drive over to the island, but at every high tide you can go by boat or use the amphiboat service. Today it was a sky of two halves as one half of the island was brightly lit whilst the other remained in shadow.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
Pilots cottages are on the island of Llanddwyn, itself off of Anglesey on the Welsh coast. The island is a beautiful place and home to many nesting birds. Llanddwyn is also popular with local pleasure boaters as the island has some very good off shore moorings. Image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial use, copy of PfCO available on request
This is Low Lighthouse at Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, UK. Standing on 9 piles, mainly wood but with some metal reinforcements it stands all of 11m (36ft) with the light being at 7m (23ft). It is there to warn seafarers of the dangers of the constantly shifting sands. I am CAA licensed for commercial drone operation.
urness Abbey - also known as St Mary of Furness was once the second most powerful and of course wealthy in the country (Fountains being the first). It was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1537 during the reformation. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - details can be verified on the CAA website.
Furness Abbey - also known as St Mary of Furness was once the second most powerful and of course wealthy in the country (Fountains being the first). It was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1537 during the reformation. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - details can be verified on the CAA website.
urness Abbey - also known as St Mary of Furness was once the second most powerful and of course wealthy in the country (Fountains being the first). It was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1537 during the reformation. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - details can be verified on the CAA website.
Furness Abbey - also known as St Mary of Furness was once the second most powerful and of course wealthy in the country (Fountains being the first). It was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1537 during the reformation. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - details can be verified on the CAA website.
Piel island is approximately 50 acres and lies off the coast of Barrow in Furness. The castle is currently in the hands of English Heritage though not open to the public. There is a public house and the landlord has the official title of 'King of Piel'. It can be visited during the summer via a ferry or on very low tides - a walkway. I am a CAA licensed drone operator and this can be verified on the CAA web site.
Furness Abbey - also known as St Mary of Furness was once the second most powerful and of course wealthy in the country (Fountains being the first). It was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1537 during the reformation. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - details can be verified on the CAA website.
Opened in 1889 and re-opened after a major refurbishment in 2016 Ferry Bridge was enormously important as it replaced a ferry - hence ferry bridge - that caused both delays and risks to workers travelling to and from Burton on Trent and adjacent Stapenhill. I hold a CAA Permit for Commercial Operation to fly and sell work from my drone.
Opened in 1889 and re-opened after a major refurbishment in 2016 Ferry Bridge was enormously important as it replaced a ferry - hence ferry bridge - that caused both delays and risks to workers travelling to and from Burton on Trent and adjacent Stapenhill. I hold a CAA Permit for Commercial Operation to fly and sell work from my drone.
Originally the site of a monastery back in the 7th century it became a priory around 1120 AD before being surrendered for dissolution in November 1539. The church we see here - St Mary and St Hardulph, also known as Breedon Priory and Holy Hill Monastery is now Grade 1 Listed. I am a CAA licensed drone pilot - copy of permit is available on my web site.
Etching Hill started as an independent village centuries ago and over time has been enveloped by the adjacent town of Rugeley. The 'hill' is sandstone leading to literally its entire surface being covered in scratched graffiti. I am a CAA licensed drone operator, copy of my permit is available on my web site.
Etching Hill started as an independent village centuries ago and over time has been enveloped by the adjacent town of Rugeley. The 'hill' is sandstone leading to literally its entire surface being covered in scratched graffiti. I am a CAA licensed drone operator, copy of my permit is available on my web site.
Etching Hill started as an independent village centuries ago and over time has been enveloped by the adjacent town of Rugeley. The 'hill' is sandstone leading to literally its entire surface being covered in scratched graffiti. I am a CAA licensed drone operator, copy of my permit is available on my web site.
Roche Rock in Cornwall is a black granite outcrop some 20 metres high and was used as a hermitage for many and some time in the 15th century a more elaborate chapel was built. It is now frequented by locals as place to walk and climbers who ascend the steep sides. For the less intrepid there are two metal runged ladders built into the rock face that make it easier to reach the top and admire the views.
Wheal Peevor was a very successful mine in Cornwall and the site has now been turned into a visitor and educational site where its three engine houses remain visible from miles around. This is the Stamps Engine House - stamps were used to crush the rock in preparation for further processing.
Wheal Peevor was a very successful mine in Cornwall and the site has now been turned into a visitor and educational site where its three engine houses remain visible from miles around. This is the Stamps Engine House - stamps were used to crush the rock in preparation for further processing
Wheal Peevor was a very successful mine in Cornwall and the site has now been turned into a visitor and educational site where its three engine houses remain visible from miles around. This is the Winding Engine House - used to haul ore and waste from Sir Frederick's shaft.
Roche Rock in Cornwall is a black granite outcrop some 20 metres high and was used as a hermitage for many and some time in the 15th century a more elaborate chapel was built. It is now frequented by locals as place to walk and climbers who ascend the steep sides. For the less intrepid there are two metal runged ladders built into the rock face that make it easier to reach the top and admire the views.
Heage Windmill at Heage in Derbyshire is a beautifully and lovingly restored to working condition 6 sailed mill. Looked after by a small and dedicated team of volunteers it has recently undergone a £60,000 repair.
An 11 shot merge taken from some 50m above the Stardisc in Wirksworth, Derbyshire this shows not only the central disc which is made of dark granite with white granite depicting the stars but also the surrounding stones which mark sun rise and set times for the solstices and equinoxes.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
Magpie Mine is a now abandoned (1950s) lead mine that is in the care of a dedicated team of folk who are preserving it and doing enough to keep it in preservation. No intentions of re-opening it, however you can visit the site on advertised open days. Located near Sheldon, Bakewell, Derbyshire.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
Arbor Low is an ancient site comprising a bank and ditch as well as the remains of a stone circle of some 50 limestone slabs and a central stone cove. This image was taken from my drone with permissions from relevant landowners. I hold a CAA permit for commercial drone operation.
Wheal Peevor was a very successful mine in Cornwall and the site has now been turned into a visitor and educational site where its three engine houses remain visible from miles around. This is the Winding Engine House - used to haul ore and waste from Sir Frederick's shaft.
At Dulas on Anglesey in Wales there is an expansive area that dries out at low tide and this abandoned ship sits, slowly rotting. Despite many hours (and several friends) trying to find out what it was called it remains, to me at least - the unnamed wreck. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - copy of permit on my web site.
The Menai Suspension Bridge links the Welsh mainland and Anglesey crossing the Menai Straits. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826 it remains to this day one of only two such links.
This image taken from my drone - I am CAA licensed for commercial operation, copy of PfCO certificate available on request.
At Dulas on Anglesey in Wales there is an expansive area that dries out at low tide and this abandoned ship sits, slowly rotting. Despite many hours (and several friends) trying to find out what it was called it remains, to me at least - the unnamed wreck. I am a CAA licensed drone operator - copy of permit on my web site.
The Menai Suspension Bridge links the Welsh mainland and Anglesey crossing the Menai Straits. Designed by Thomas Telford and completed I 1826 it remains to this day one of only two such links. I hold a CAA Permit for Commercial Operation to fly and sell work from my drone.
Hamilton Mausoleum is regarded as one of the finest private tombs in the UK. Standing some 37 metres it was constructed to be the resting place of the Dukes of Hamilton and their family. It is famous for its acoustics which create long lasting echoes. I am CAA licensed for commercial use of my drone.
On the banks of the river Orwell a number of abandoned boats sit slowly decaying with each passing day. Other than one that has the optimistic graffiti For Sale painted on it I have not so far found any other details of them. Images taken from drone - I am CAA PfCO licensed.
On the banks of the river Orwell a number of abandoned boats sit slowly decaying with each passing day. Other than one that has the optimistic graffiti For Sale painted on it I have not so far found any other details of them. Images taken from drone - I am CAA PfCO licensed.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. In this image you can clearly see how the castle was added to several times over the course of centuries. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
Slains castle or to be more precise New Slains Castle. Popular rumour has it that the castle and in particular the octagonal room inspired and is featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Originally built in 1597 by Frances Hay, Earl of Erroll it has seen many troubled times and changes of owner. The last was Sir John Ellerman who to avoid taxes had the roof removed in 1925. It is a fascinating, if not rather dangerous place to explore as there are no safety rails or fences anywhere on site.
At Fleetwood in Lancashire there are the remains of several trawlers, abandoned after the Cod Wars between the UK and Iceland which saw the UK government pay owners to de-commission their vessels. This is just one of the metal wrecks on the site, a wooden one is in the background.
The Edstone aqueduct is the longest in England, though not the UK as a whole as both Wales and Scotland have higher and longer. Opened in 1816 and 475ft long it is made of cast iron construction on brick supports. It carries the Stratford Upon Avon canal over a small road, a river and a railway line.
The Edstone aqueduct is the longest in England, though not the UK as a whole as both Wales and Scotland have higher and longer. Opened in 1816 and 475ft long it is made of cast iron construction on brick supports. It carries the Stratford Upon Avon canal over a small road, a river and a railway line.
The Edstone aqueduct is the longest in England, though not the UK as a whole as both Wales and Scotland have higher and longer. Opened in 1816 and 475ft long it is made of cast iron construction on brick supports. It carries the Stratford Upon Avon canal over a small road, a river and a railway line.
