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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.
A Unique Day of Aerial Photography with an Epic Challenge Ahead
Today, I had the privilege of meeting up with the incredible Paul Harris, who is gearing up to run 5 marathons in 5 days across the challeng
David James
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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A Day of Exploration: Uncovering County Durham’s Industrial and Natural Wonders
Today was an exciting mix of discoveries, some frustrations, and lots of historical exploration. Despite a few setbacks, I had a rewarding d
David James
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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A Day of Industrial Heritage and Artistic Discoveries in County Durham
Although I wasn’t planning to go far, I was lucky to find four fascinating locations within a mile of each other—two of which were complete
David James
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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A Day of Exploration: Discovering County Durham and Northumberland
Today was an incredible day exploring the historic landscapes of County Durham and Northumberland, packed with surprises and some stunning f
David James
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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A Day of Adventure: Capturing History, Hidden Gems, and Windy Skies
Days like today remind me why I love what I do. The sun was shining, and though the wind caused some trouble with drone footage, it didn’t
David James
Sep 11, 20244 min read
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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
David James
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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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.
David James
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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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...
David James
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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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
David James
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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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
David James
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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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
David James
Aug 24, 20244 min read
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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
David James
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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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
David James
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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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.
David James
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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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
David James
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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