Mornings are usually a blur of coffee, breakfast, and the daily commute. But sometimes, there's a moment that demands to be captured. Recently, I found myself with a rare gift—extra time. Thanks to lighter-than-usual traffic, I had a few precious minutes to spare. And what did I do? I seized the opportunity to indulge in one of my passions: photography.
A Serendipitous Sunrise
As I drove past the industrial canal of Halle, the sky began to light up with the most breathtaking sunrise. The clouds were painted with hues of gold and pink, creating a perfect backdrop for the wind turbines that lined the canal. It was too good to pass up. I pulled over, grabbed my DJI Mini 3 Pro, and launched it into the sky.
Capturing the Moment
Standing there beside my car, I felt a rush of excitement. The drone hovered gracefully, capturing stunning aerial shots of the canal, the turbines, and the industrial buildings bathed in the morning light. The scene was serene, the usual hustle and bustle momentarily paused as nature put on a spectacular show.
The Results
The images turned out even better than I had hoped. The first shot beautifully captured the drone in mid-air, with the sunrise illuminating the industrial landscape below. The second image showed the canal stretching into the distance, framed by the wind turbines and industrial buildings, all under the golden glow of dawn.
Making the Most of Every Moment
This experience reminded me of the importance of finding beauty in the everyday and being ready to capture it. Whether it's during your commute, lunch break, or any spare moment, there's always an opportunity to create something memorable. So next time you find yourself with a few extra minutes, grab your camera—or drone—and see what you can discover.
In a world that’s constantly moving, take a moment to pause, appreciate, and capture the extraordinary in the ordinary. You never know what amazing scenes you might uncover right in your own backyard.
Shot with DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, edit with LR Mobile and Skylum Luminar AI.
All photos are taken by me. If you want to know more, head to https://beheydt.be/en/photography or https://shor.by/BjB for more info.
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