Category Archives: Drone

You Do Not Control The Weather

Posted on April 27, 2020 by thomasfarley01

Gathering images should be top of mind for any writer working under deadline. Most publications require you to submit your own images. If you can’t produce them yourself, you need to look at stock photography or public domain photos immediately … Continue reading →

Out Rockhounding in The Nopah Range

Posted on September 4, 2019 by thomasfarley01

Went rockhounding Monday an hour’s drive west of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nopah Range is mostly in Inyo County, California. Extremely scenic, no trees. Bring your own shade. https://southwestrockhounding.com/2019/09/03/back-to-the-nopah-range/  A geologist friend of mine remarked on the photo below, “That’s … Continue reading →

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Flying A Drone Part III

Posted on January 9, 2019 by thomasfarley01

Some bright morning when this life is over I’ll fly away To that home on God’s celestial shore I’ll fly away Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch I’ve written on flying a drone before. (internal link) This is a recap and an … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek at My Latest Article

Posted on June 2, 2018 by thomasfarley01

I shouldn’t do this but it’s in the cause of promoting interest in the next issue of Outdoor California. (external link). They’re a publication that rivals Audubon in presentation and anyone interested in California wildlife should subscribe. I took the … Continue reading →

Posted in Drone, Photography, Thoughts on writing, Uncategorized, Writing tips | Tagged California Outdoors, Camp Cady Wildlife Area, desert, magazine article, Mojave Desert, Photography, upcoming article | Leave a comment

Learning to Drone Part IV

Posted on December 16, 2017 by thomasfarley01

Here’s a few seconds of recent drone footage that I made near Goldfield, Nevada. The first video came out well but is too short. The second video shows I need practice as a new drone pilot. I needed to get … Continue reading →

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Back From The Mojave Desert — More Thoughts on Flying A Drone

Posted on November 2, 2017 by thomasfarley01

I’m back from the Mojave Desert where I was researching an article. I flew my drone three times, all successfully. I’ve written about buying and flying a drone before (internal link). A few more thoughts. Quite honestly, I am often … Continue reading →

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Buying and Flying a Drone: Part 1

Posted on November 1, 2016 by thomasfarley01

I bought a drone. Two upcoming writing projects could be better with drone-taken photographs so I’ve taken the plunge. I am disgusted and embarrassed by what I’ve paid but I want to be positive and so I am launching into this venture with … Continue reading →

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