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Exploring Stunning Locations: Stories Through Photography
Welcome to the DJ Aerial Photography blog page, where we take you on a journey through the stunning locations we've captured from above. Each blog post highlights a different place, offering insights into its history, beauty, and significance. Whether it’s a historic landmark, a hidden gem, or a breathtaking landscape, we provide you with a unique perspective on the locations we explore. Join us as we uncover the stories behind each site and share the beauty of these remarkable places through our aerial photography.
David Wilkin
Sep 6, 20244 min read
A Mixed Day of Exploration: Finding Hidden Gems in North Yorkshire
love rural locations, so I breezed through Darlington and into the surrounding villages. At first, I struggled to find anything interesting
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David Wilkin
Sep 5, 20244 min read
A Love for Viaducts: Exploring the Engineering Marvels of the Northeast
Viaducts have always held a special fascination for me. These towering structures, remnants of an era when railways ruled the transport netw
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David Wilkin
Sep 4, 20243 min read
A Day of Mining History: Capturing the Heart of the Northeast’s Industrial Past
The focus today was all about mines and mining heritage, and I explored some of the most historically significant sites in the region.
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David Wilkin
Sep 3, 20244 min read
Exploring Hidden Gems: A Day of Capturing Historic Churches and Forgotten Sites
Today was one of those days that makes all the effort worthwhile—busy, productive, and full of discoveries. I revisited some old...
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David Wilkin
Sep 2, 20243 min read
A Busy Afternoon of Capturing County Durham’s Historic Churches and Ancient Sites
It’s been an incredibly busy and productive afternoon. The skies looked a little dark at times, but thankfully I managed to stay mostly...
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David Wilkin
Aug 30, 20243 min read
A Day of Decisions: Balancing Triathlon Passion with Photography
After a refreshing morning on the bike, I shifted gears in the afternoon and focused on capturing some of the locations on my photography li
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David Wilkin
Aug 29, 20244 min read
Another Productive Day: Capturing Local Gems in County Durham
It’s been another productive day out in the field, despite a bit of wind causing a few challenges. After yesterday’s travels, I decided to s
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David Wilkin
Aug 28, 20243 min read
A Busy Day of Capturing North Yorkshire and Local Landmarks
Wow, what a day! It’s been a whirlwind of activity, and despite a few rain showers, it turned out to be incredibly productive. From early mo
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David Wilkin
Aug 27, 20243 min read
A Surprisingly Productive Afternoon: Capturing Historic Gems Across County Durham
My first stop was the old Kepier Hospital, located near Durham. Founded in the 12th century by Bishop Flambard, Kepier Hospital was once one
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David Wilkin
Aug 25, 20242 min read
A Sunday Well Spent: Balancing Family Time with a Quick Aerial Videography Session
Today has mostly been about spending quality time with family, which is always important. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and...
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David Wilkin
Aug 24, 20244 min read
Discovering Hidden Gems: Unearthing History One Footpath at a Time
Do you ever find yourself wondering what's down that mysterious footpath, or what's that intriguing building you can just glimpse
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David Wilkin
Aug 23, 20243 min read
A Windy Day of Photography: Exploring Hownsgill Viaduct and Wharnley Burn Waterfall
The viaduct is an impressive structure, standing tall and stretching across the valley in a way that’s almost hypnotic to look at. The sheer
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David Wilkin
Aug 22, 20242 min read
A Day of Editing and Exploring: Capturing Kirk Merrington and Leasingthorne Colliery
decided to take advantage of the brighter skies. We headed out with the camera to revisit a couple of locations we’ve previously captured w
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David Wilkin
Aug 21, 20242 min read
A Windy Day in North Yorkshire: Capturing Richmondshire’s Hidden Gems
It turned out to be a deer shelter, dating all the way back to 1842.
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David Wilkin
Aug 20, 20242 min read
An Afternoon with the Camera: Capturing County Durham’s Beauty
I managed to visit six magnificent locations around County Durham, each offering its own unique charm and beauty.
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David Wilkin
Aug 19, 20243 min read
Exploring Kepier Woods and Capturing Belmont Viaduct: A Day of Photography
we finally made our way back to Kepier Woods near Durham to capture the stunning Belmont Viaduct
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David Wilkin
Aug 18, 20242 min read
Exploring Scarborough: Our Stunning Footage of St Mary’s Church
we’re excited to present our first showcase from the trip: St Mary’s Church. This historic 12th-century church is perched on the headland, o
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David Wilkin
Aug 17, 20242 min read
Aerial and Camera Photography in Scarborough: Day Two Adventures
Day two in Scarborough started early, and while the sun wasn’t quite as cooperative as yesterday, it was trying its best to break through...
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David Wilkin
Aug 16, 20242 min read
A Day of Unexpected Opportunities: New Locations, New Challenges
What started as a planned day of capturing specific locations in Scarborough quickly turned into an adventure filled with unexpected
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David Wilkin
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Aerial and Camera Photography in Scarborough: Capturing Your World from Our Perspective
First on our list was St Mary’s Church, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Bathed in the soft, golden light of the early morning su
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