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Aerial views along the South Platte River

November 2, 2022 by Tony

Aerial views along the South Platte River
An aerial view of the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)

One day after work last week I made a stop at a local open space to fly my drone. Ideally, I was hoping to get some cool fall foliage pics but the scenes weren’t as nice as I had hoped. Strong winds the day before had knocked a lot of leaves off the trees and it was a bit early in the day so light was harsh. Nevertheless, I managed to get what I think are some pretty cool captures. I am fascinated by just how differently things look from above. Some of the images have quite a lot to take in as you look at them.

Top down view of a pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. (© Tony's Takes)
Top down view of a pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)
The sky is reflected in a pond as seen from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
The sky is reflected in a pond as seen from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
A lone tree in fall colors seen from above. (© Tony's Takes)
A lone tree in fall colors seen from above. (© Tony’s Takes)
Pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. (© Tony's Takes)
Pedestrian bridge over the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)

Drone’s eye view of a fall sunset

October 25, 2022 by Tony

Drone’s eye view of a fall sunset
Aerial view from a drone of a fall sunset in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

I threw the drone up for a look at tonight’s sunset near Denver, Colorado in the City of Thornton. The colors didn’t develop quite like I had hoped but it was still a pretty scene.

Fall drone flight along the South Platte River

October 24, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Fall drone flight along the South Platte River
An overhead view from a drone of fall foliage, the South Platte River and a fisherman. (© Tony’s Takes)

Having completed my critter captures for the day yesterday, I decided to put up my rarely used drone and get some shots.

The weather was calm and mild although the overcast skies were kind of a bummer. The overhead vantage point of the drone did provide some cool captures though and showcase the fall foliage that is beginning to peak along the Colorado Front Range.

Pay particular note of the first shot… Can you recognize what is in the water to the bottom middle? Kind of neat.

A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
A foot bridge over the South Platte River as seen from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
A foot bridge over the South Platte River as seen from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony's Takes)
A view of fall foliage along the South Platte River from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)

Tornado strikes the northern Colorado Front Range

June 7, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Tornado strikes the northern Colorado Front Range
From a distance, the tornado that struck between Firestone and Platteville is visible. (© Tony’s Takes)

Pictures taken by my drone not 20 minutes ago. I was scrolling through Facebook and heard the news about a tornado dropping near Firestone.

I ran downstairs, grabbed my drone and put it in the air to catch the tail end of the twister before it dissipated. Not the greatest pics but considering the distance of about 15 miles, not too bad.

As this happened so recently, I have no idea what damage was done or if anyone was injured. Certainly folks in the affected area are at the forefront of my mine right now.

The tornado that struck between Firestone and Platteville is visible from a distance by drone. (© Tony's Takes)
The tornado that struck between Firestone and Platteville is visible from a distance by drone. (© Tony’s Takes)

Timelapse video of the CalWood Fire

October 17, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Shot with my drone, this video shows six minutes compressed to 30 seconds.

Another wildfire in Colorado

October 17, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Another wildfire in Colorado
The CalWood Fire north of Boulder, Colorado is seen in this drone image taken soon after the fire erupted. (© Tony’s Takes)

This one just exploded over the past couple of hours. Dubbed the CalWood Fire, the town of Jamestown is being evacuated as the fire burns out of control. I shot these with my drone from my home, about 30 miles away.

The CalWood Fire north of Boulder, Colorado is seen in this drone image taken soon after the fire erupted. (© Tony's Takes)
The CalWood Fire north of Boulder, Colorado is seen in this drone image taken soon after the fire erupted. (© Tony’s Takes)

Cameron Peak Fire smoke plume creates a colorful sunset

September 5, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Cameron Peak Fire smoke plume creates a colorful sunset
The smoke plume from the Cameron Peak Fire spreads along the Colorado Front Range at sunset. (© Tony’s Takes)

A beautiful sunset this evening but, unfortunately, due to the Cameron Peak Fire which flared up this afternoon due to record high temperatures and strong winds. Massive smoke plume from the blaze (bottom right) as seen from Thornton, Colorado. Taken with my DJI Mavic Pro drone.

Aerial view of a gorgeous Colorado sunset

July 15, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Aerial view of a gorgeous Colorado sunset
A beautiful summer sunset as seen from a drone over Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Sitting out on the patio with my wife tonight watching this unfold, I couldn’t resist and went and threw the drone up for a nice look at tonight’s sunset on the Colorado Front Range. Sigh. I do love this place and will never tire of scenes like this.

Bird’s eye view of island looks like an abstract

November 9, 2018 by Tony

Bird’s eye view of island looks like an abstract
An island in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado is seen from above. (© Tony’s Takes)

This isn’t a view you see very often! Taken from an altitude of 400 feet and looking straight down, this is a small island in a local open space near where I live.

Taken this past Sunday, I was looking to get a unique image and think this one qualifies. Those little white dots you see in the water are Canada Geese.

My drone will never be used to capture as many pics as my ‘real’ camera but it does have its uses and can create some pretty cool images.

Fall colors on the Colorado Front Range as seen from the air

October 28, 2018 by Tony

Fall colors on the Colorado Front Range as seen from the air
The view on a beautiful fall day along the Colorado Front Range is seen from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)

A bit of an elevated look at some of the color on what was a fantastic day. The leaves were golden, the sky blew and the mountains capped in white snow. My brother got a new drone and he wanted to go out flying and I have rarely used mine so it was a good opportunity to play around. Don’t worry, while the drone stuff is fun, it will never take the place of the types of pics you are used to seeing from me. 😉

Looking down at fall colors along the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)
Looking down at fall colors along the South Platte River. (© Tony’s Takes)
The view on a beautiful fall day along the Colorado Front Range is seen from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
The view on a beautiful fall day along the Colorado Front Range is seen from a drone. (© Tony’s Takes)
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