Drone photography at twilight combines two of my passions—flying a drone and capturing images during the fleeting ambiance of dusk.
Using a drone to photograph a glowing twilight sky maximizes its visual effect.
A drone’s-eye view highlights the eclectic mix of building styles on the University of Pennsylvania campus.
As a child, I wanted so badly to be a pilot. I built model airplanes and wished to experience that bird’s-eye view someday for myself. In a way, I was able to fulfill my childhood dream when I began taking photographs from a helicopter—and later, from a drone. In situations where a helicopter isn’t as feasible, I am able to rely on my trusty drone for expansive aerial shots.
I’ve photographed at all times of the day, in all sorts of environments, but you really can’t beat the way a cityscape looks at twilight. The aptly-named “blue hour” produces a sky so rich in color that the city lights below look even more dramatic in contrast. Using a drone maximizes this effect, as it allows me to “zoom out” and capture both sky and city. The fact that twilight is so fleeting only adds to the drama!
Sometimes a drone doesn’t need to be high in the sky to capture the best angle. The reflection in the water feature of this office building in King of Prussia doubles the amount of twilight.
I took this shot to highlight the location of an apartment complex along the river, but the fantastic view of the Philadelphia skyline is a nice bonus!
Shooting at twilight really emphasizes the activity and bustle of the Canvas Valley Forge at the King of Prussia Town Center.
The streaks of moving cars on the highway add interest to this overview of The Pointe, an apartment complex in West Chester, PA.
The sun sinks below the horizon behind corporate office buildings in Conshohocken, PA.