My First Lightning Capture – Photo Of The Day

By Pandemedium Apr 10, 2020 / 1 Comment

“My First Lightning Shot” So like many of us, besides working, it can be terribly mundane with the madness of staying home for this long. I received an alert that a major storm with gusts of up to 70 mph winds were headed in my direction. Did a quick google search for tips capturing such phenomena. Hopefully, next time will be better but I shot 720p video at 120 frames per second. Most of the lightning storm was in the clouds but it did capture this fantastic bolt. It was not raining by me and I kept my drone at a lower altitude and it had no problems with the wind from this distance. After 20 minutes I landed and 10 minutes later the storm hit our home full force with an amazing thunderstorm, hail, rain, and high winds. Glad I landed when I did. Anyways, it’s always fun to pass the time learning new things and techniques. Stay safe everyone!! 🐼✌️⚡️#firsttime #lightningbolt #dronephotography #dronehour #dronecapture #droneoftheday #dronepilot #dronepals #naturelovers #naturephotography #lightningstrike #rightplacerighttime #lucky #stayathome #learningeveryday #contentcreator #blogger #artistsoninstagram #michigander #mymavicpro

The Calm Before The Storm

By Pandemedium Apr 3, 2020 / 2 Comments

I took this photo just before the Covid-19 outbreak. I love the cloud patterns and colors of the sky. It similar to cloud pattern when the weather is changing. All things in nature are constantly changing and transforming our world. We will adapt and overcome #Covid19

“The Long Road”

By Pandemedium Mar 28, 2020 / 2 Comments

I’ve had my own personal daily challenges as a medical professional working through this global pandemic.

Together we can all get through this is we all do our part!

Take care everyone and be safe. ✌️🐼👍

(Video link provided will take you to my Vimeo Player)

Snow Days – Video Clip Of The Day

By Pandemedium Feb 26, 2020 / 3 Comments

Decided to try my go at some video shooting a few weekends ago. The weather was overcast, cold, and less than ideal for stunning photo shots.

Despite all of that, I decided to see if I could catch anything that caught my creative eye. I did find a lovely place to shoot and it started snowing just as I was setting up. Normally, I don’t like to fly in the snow for safety reasons, but the area was clear and safe.

I was really pleased with the final edit from this little adventure. This video clip is a good reminder for me that even in the darkest of days, if our minds are open and our hearts are centered, we can still find beauty to enjoy and share.

Hope Everyone Is Having A GREAT WEEK!

More snow here today...

Take care 🐼😊👍✌️

Winter Sunset – Photo Of The Day

By Pandemedium Feb 21, 2020 / 2 Comments

Took this photo last weekend and I am really happy how it turned out. It was a beautiful sunset that is still burned in my mind. I watched the sun pass over the horizon through the eyes of my drone.

It was spectacular to see the sun change colors as it disappeared. It probably was my imagination but for a split second I thought I saw some dark patches like sun spots just as it got dark.

I’ve included my photo captured on my Mavic Pro as well as a quick time lapse video. The video doesn’t give justice to what it really looks like, but it is still beautiful to watch.

Take Care Everyone and Happy Friday 😎🐼✌️!

4K 360 View Nankin Lake, Livonia, Michigan

By Pandemedium Feb 19, 2020 / 2 Comments

My first 360 video on one of my custom Quadcopters. It. was a beautiful cold day with the family enjoying the view letting dad take a quick flight over one of my favorite local MetroParks. I love ducks, Swans and wildlife. I find it fascinating that wildlife survives in such cold temperatures and swim in it. Good things coming.

Sunny Sunday – Video Of The Day

By Pandemedium Feb 11, 2020 / Leave a comment

Enjoyed a beautiful sunny Sunday two weeks ago. There hasn't been much sunshine here in Michigan so you have to enjoy it when you can. Everyone have a great week!!

***(If the video doesn’t play for Wordpress readers, you need to view it from my blog site or click the link to take you to my Vimeo Page.)

Thanks 😊

“Lonely Swan” – DJI FPV SYSTEM

By Pandemedium Feb 8, 2020 / 1 Comment

After a whole week with no sunshine, I finally saw a break in the clouds and drove as fast as I could "legally" to Newburgh Lake in Livonia Michigan. The park was empty as it was very cold.

I was flying and saw this beautiful swan. I never want to disrupt nature when I fly, but become part of it. Oddly enough it seems like ducks, swans, and geese, do not seem to be bothered with my quadcopter.

This video is with a custom built 5 inch quadcopter I built myself. It incorporates the newest DJI FPV System. I am planning to post a review of this system as I test it a bit more, but so far I have been blown away with it's performance.

My confidence level as a pilot has increased 100%. It uses a digital signal rather than the traditional analog video feed that gets sent from the drone's camera to the goggles I wear when I fly. It's like going from watching a worn VHS tape with static and lines to watching a DVD. I will still use analog as it has it's benefits, but I think I am hooked on this new system.

Enjoy this video and everyone have a great week.

“Frosted Tips” – Photo Of The Day

By Pandemedium Jan 26, 2020 / 2 Comments

I apologize for not visiting my favorites blogs and posting much this month. I've been super busy at my real job and battling a bad cold 🥶. Probably from taking too many pictures like this 😂.
Hope to visit you all soon and have a blessed week !