Jan
23

The next Mavic

2018 starts well and i can’t stop “congratulating” myself for choosing the DJI Mavic Pro over the Spark back in July 2017. Not that the Spark is not an excellent beginner’s drone it’s just because now i don’t feel so much behind the new Mavic Air drone. Speaking of the new DJI release the specs are really insane for a middle-class drone as the price suggests.

The main features of the new Mavic Air are:

– 32 Mp panoramic images;
– foldable and smaller than the Mavic Pro;
– 3 axis gimbal;
– 4K 30fps / 1080p 120 fps camera;
– Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems – allows the drone to detect and avoid obstacles while in flight ;
– Active tracking – can now identify multiple subjects ;
– improved Gesture Mode and
– up to 21 minutes of flight time (that will get up to 18-19 minutes in real life usage).
The future looks nice for drone enthusiasts and i can’t wait to see that APAS system in real life and maybe brought to the Mavic Pro if possible. If anyone had any doubts about what first drone model to buy, now it should be easier to decide.

Here’s the official clip for the Mavic Air:

Casey Neistat already has a review of the new Mavic Air vs. Mavic Pro (impressive i would say):

If you’re curious to see some of my Mavic Pro footage you can do that here

Dec
15

Happy holidays.. wherever you are!

Holidays are around the corner and it’s that time of year when you prepare Christmas songs, season greetings for the loved ones and of course, presents under the Christmas tree. Was 2017 any good? Is 2018 gonna be better? Questions we always ask around new year. Well, usually the answer is not known so we only have the option of moving forward no matter what comes along.

I can’t send gifts to anyone i would love to do that, instead i can share a bit of the Christmas joy from a photoshoot i did with the juniors and wish you happy holidays and a 2018 as you desire. Beware, there is some serious cuteness involved.

Oct
15

Young, crazy and beautiful

As a photographer you always want to work with the best professional models available. What if you don’t have any professional models to work with? Get a couple of young, crazy and beautiful people and let them have some fun. You can join the ride and then this is what you get. I remember we had lots of fun when shooting this and i didn’t even worked a lot to have them be as natural as possible in the worst background locations that we found. This gallery is a few years old but the images are as fresh as being shot yesterday for me. This is the AA Team, Adriana and Andrei doing what they do best, having some healthy fun!

Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Adriana and Andrei photo shoot
Aug
01

All I wanted was a ‘Spark’ drone

.. and what I got instead was the big brother, the DJI Mavic Pro drone which, in just one word is.. amazing! I only had it for a month but I can tell you, it’s just as easy to use as a toy, maybe easier sometimes. Of course, since this is a pretty serious drone it can also get very complicated. I am still working my way to its deepest settings and tweaks but I am sure she will reveal her secrets to me very soon. I can at this point say that I got way more than I was expecting. Sure, I watched a ton of reviews and tutorial videos online before actually getting it and I was familiar with the basics once I got it but I still am amazed of how much technology they packed in such a small package. All I need to do now is use it as much as possible since that’s the only way you can get the best out of it. Next step of course will be getting a drone pilot license since flying drones in Spain is stricly regulated but until then the main use of the drone will be for hobby only.

For those that saw my first post on this blog and are wondering why I went for the DJI Mavic Pro instead of the DJI Spark, the answer is pretty simple: after watching many first time flights from users on Youtube I decided this drone is as easy to pilot as the Spark if not easier, it has way better video quality and will keep me from upgrading for a long time ahead. Bellow you can see some of my first flights, just to get acquainted with the new purchase.

PS: if someone feels like copying me (it sounds crazy, I know) then you can purchase the DJI Mavic Pro Fly More package here: http://amzn.to/2uf8V3P .

Also, if you don’t wanna miss my next videos which very likely will be shot with this drone, head to my youtube channel and hit the Subscribe button!

Jul
25

When you need a fast lens – Polo

Up until yesterday my knowledge of the polo game was close to 0. That’s also the number I wished my lense’s ⨍-number was close to. Well, starting yesterday I discovered this beautiful sport, full of action and grace at the same time. First I started to discover the game rules and techniques, then I observed the players finally I appreciated the effort the horses have to deliver in this challenging game. They say horses are going as fast as 35 mph so can you guess why you need a fast lens? All the images bellow we’re shot on a Canon EOS Mark II (not the best for fast action) with a Sigma 400mm ⨍5.6 APO Tele Macro HSM (not fast either) so I had to give my best to obtain some decent images.
Enjoy some of the shots from yesterday’s training game at the Ayala Polo Club in San Enrique de Guadiaro, Cadiz, Spain.