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The road goes on and on I love a good road trip, The road goes on and on I love a good road trip, and Passo Giau in the Dolomites has to be one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Needless to say, Ally the Van and I tackled this verrrrry slowly. To the guy in the Ferrari behind us? #sorrynotsorry 📷 tips (save for later): 🐍 If you’re planning a visit here, hunt for the Snake Road on google. 🌅 I recommend late afternoon for the best light if you’re after a drone shot. 🍂 For the best landscape colour, Autumn in the Dolomites is hard to beat!! #sudtirol #visitsouthtyrol #dolomites #moodygrams #hellofrom #earth_shotz #moods_in_frame #girlswhodrone
In a magic land I feel so fortunate to have spent In a magic land I feel so fortunate to have spent the last 18 months seeing places I’ve dreamed of for years. Somehow, despite lockdowns and limitations, everything came together. I know that not everyone has been so lucky and here we are, staring down the barrel of uncertainty once again. If anything, the last year has taught me to dream big and seize every opportunity offered with both hands. Hopefully, next year will bring that same chance to many of you. What dreams are you chasing? #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands #fromwhereidrone #djiair2s #roamthefaroeislands #girlswhodrone
What brings you joy? I’d be willing to bet that What brings you joy? I’d be willing to bet that most of what you’re doing today isn’t the stuff of dreams. It’s probably emails, work, laundry, or endless scrolling of progressively depressing breaking news. Prioritising those things over what actually makes you feel joy means missing out on what revitalises you and makes your life better. And, honestly, given the world we’re living in at the moment, indulging in a bit of what brings you joy will make everything else much easier to handle. One of the things that brings me joy is having these little snapshots of past adventures on my travels. I remember seeing this little orange speck off in the distance and immediately deciding that this lighthouse was a must visit. Not daunted by the gravel road, I swung the hire car off in the vague direction of that orange dot. As the lighthouse got bigger, the road became a dirt track, the car pitching like a boat in stormy seas. Soon we were on an off-road obstacle course, rocks seemingly coming out of nowhere, me frantically spinning the wheel to steer us to away from danger. The lighthouse stood firm, beckoning us on to safe harbour. Eventually we found ourselves in this little meadow, a carpet of late-summer wild flowers spread out before us. I lay there, simply enjoying the gentle hum of bees and the sweetness of wild chamomile drifting on the breeze. This photo reminds me of that moment. The triumph of arriving at our destination. The warmth of the summer sun. The sounds and smells of the earth beneath my feet. There’s a storm raging outside, thunder crashing and lightning sparking across the sky. But I’m wrapping myself in the joy of an Icelandic summer day and it feels pretty great. When you notice what brings you joy it’s easier to seek it out. Those mundane chores and the news that seems to go from bad to worse can wait for you to hold a moment of happiness in your mind. So what brings you joy? #icelandroadtrip #icelandscape #visiticeland #mondaymusings #enjoynature #offthebeatenpath #iceland
Fly By {Scroll for location tips} Battered by ic Fly By {Scroll for location tips} Battered by icy gales on the cliffs at Dyrhólaey, puffins battle their way back to their nesting burrows. Beneath the roar of the ocean and the howl of the wind you can just make out the plaintive cry of pufflings calling for food. Time and again the adults launch themselves from the cliffs, with a frantic scramble towards the open ocean before they disappear over the horizon. We wait. Finally, a tiny black dot emerges from the mist, wings beating madly. Just when you think they’ll hit the cliffs they spin skywards, riding the wind around the towering cliffs. With a mouthful of tiny sand eels, wings flare wide as the puffin comes in to land. It’s a “blink and you’ll miss it” moment to witness the puffin’s triumph. It’s pure magic. Location tips: You can see the puffins from both parking areas at Dyrhólaey lighthouse, but the upper one should only be accessed with a 4x4. I think the best spot is up at the cliffs by the lighthouse - wait for a puffin to come in to land to locate a burrow and then it’s just a question of waiting. Let me know in the comments if you want shooting tips! #iceland #visiticeland #hiddeniceland #inspiredbyiceland #icelandair #icelandtrip #ísland #hellofrom #puffin #puffinsofinstagram #createnomatterwhat #adorama
Clarity The last time I was here, this river was Clarity The last time I was here, this river was hidden by snow and ice. As the landscape thaws, it comes to life, water racing through hidden gorges and over rocks that have slept under their winter blanket. The water is icy cold, but crystal clear. Fish dart through the depths. We race over rapids on kayaks, laughter echoing off canyon walls. It’s one of the most incredible places in the world to quiet those insistent voices in your head. Just don’t get stuck here on the roof of a lorry… probably a story for another time 😂 What do you do to quiet those little thoughts that keep racing round in your brain? Shot on iPhone with my @aquatech_imagingsolutions AxisGo which is aces!! #visityamal #siberia #getoutsideandexplore #hellofrom #underwaterlife
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