What a productive week! 📸 I’ve just finished sorting through the photo album from my recent adventure in China, and I’m surprised by how quickly it all came together. 🇨🇳

Being able to bring the drone along was a total game-changer. 🚁 The aerial perspectives add such a unique dimension to the mix – it’s amazing to see those landscapes from a different angle. 🌏

#ChinaTravel #DronePhotography #TravelMemories #Adventure #update

Changmen Xungen Memorial Hall at night. 🛕

📸 on May 8, 2023 with Sony α7R IV.
(40mm, ƒ/11, 6s, ISO 100)

#suzhou #china #temple #shantang #night

Heading home soon after an epic trip! ✈️ So far, I have captured about 2,000 photos with the camera 📸 and another 200 with the drone 🛸.

It is going to be quite some work to get ahead of the editing process – but I cannot wait to share the results! 💻✨ Stay tuned for the highlights. 🎞️

#Photography #DroneShot #TravelGram #EditingLife #HomeBound #ContentCreator #TeslaTravels #Memories #update

Amalfi's ordinary traffic collapse.

📸 on Jul 17, 2021 with Sony α7R IV.
(51mm, ƒ/8, 1/125s, ISO 100)

#amalfi #italy #traffic #cars #amalficoast

Remarkable wealth of details in Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria. ⛪

📸 on Dec 30, 2022 with Sony α7R IV.
(29mm, ƒ/8, 1/25s, ISO 3200)

#palermo #italy #sicily #cathedral #church #ceiling #cupola

Past the halfway mark on our China adventure! 🇨🇳

From Jianshui to Yuanyang, we’ve captured some incredible drone footage. The sheer volume of sights and impressions is almost overwhelming – this country’s culture is just too deep to explore fully in one lifetime.

Can’t wait to organize this material for a dedicated album and my Selected collection. Stay tuned! 📸

#ChinaTravel #DronePhotography #Jianshui #Yuanyang #TravelGram #CultureTrip #update

English breakfast. 🥓

📸 on Oct 4, 2014 with Sony NEX-6.
(16mm, ƒ/5, 1/60s, ISO 1600)

#london #ham #tomatoes #beans #coffee #friedegg #mushroom #sausage #unitedkingdom

Hainan is beautiful, but the drone is staying unfortunately grounded in this area! 🏝️🛑

Discovered that simple registration isn’t enough in China – between the proximity to the airport and the requirement for individual flight approvals, it’s a lot of paperwork for such a small device.

On the bright side: we finally figured out the procedure! Now we hope we're prepared for next time. 🔄💡

#Drone #Hainan #TravelHacks #China #UAV #update

At the Grotta Bianca.

📸 on Jul 16, 2021 with Sony α7R IV.
(55mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/320s, ISO 100)

#capri #italy #grottabianca #boat #rock

Gibraltar International Airport. 🛫

📸 on Aug 1, 2013 with Sony NEX-6.
(32mm, ƒ/7.1, 1/640s, ISO 100)

#gib #airport #runway #gibraltar

Hamburg Cruise Days.

📸 on Sep 14, 2019 with Sony α7 III.
(103mm, ƒ/8, 1/15s, ISO 12800)

#hamburg #germany #elbphilharmonie #meinschiff #aida #frshelgoline #blueport #night

Red lanterns in Suzhou. 🏮

📸 on May 8, 2023 with Sony α7R IV.
(30mm, ƒ/10, 1s, ISO 100)

#suzhou #china #lantern #boats #canal #bridge #nightlife #houses

You shall not pass. 🌳

📸 on May 27, 2022 with Sony α7R IV.
(49mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/60s, ISO 100)

#celle #germany #schlosspark #tree #branch #blocked #zerogravity

A stunning burst of spring color on a quiet country lane in Domme. The vibrant magenta blossoms are pure magic against the old stone walls. 🌸🌳✨

📸 on Apr 18, 2025 with Sony α7R IV.
(54mm, ƒ/9, 1/400s, ISO 100)

#Domme #Dordogne #Springtime #Blossoms #FrenchVillage #France

Soaking up the golden hour at this idyllic waterside home. The perfect Norwegian summer evening in Jorpeland! 🏡☀️

📸 on Jul 20, 2024 with Sony α7R IV.
(44mm, ƒ/5, 1/320s, ISO 100)

#Jorpeland #Norway #Hytte #CoastalLiving

Update on the "drone dilemma" for my upcoming China trip: The decision is made!

I went through the process and have now successfully registered my drone with the Chinese authorities (CAAC).

This means the drone is officially coming along! I'm cleared to fly, provided I stick to all the usual regulations – respecting altitude limits, staying clear of no-fly zones, and flying safely.

Really excited to (hopefully) capture some unique aerial perspectives of South China!

It's tempting, but I have a few reservations. I'm concerned about splitting my focus between gadgets, not to mention the issues of extra weight and keeping everything charged.

The biggest hurdle, though, seems to be the regulations. I've read that you need a special license to fly a drone in China, and I'm on the fence about whether the hassle of acquiring one is worth it for a trip.

I'd love to hear your thoughts. Has anyone here flown a drone in China recently or faced a similar decision?

We're gearing up for a trip to China 🇨🇳 in just a few weeks! This will be my second visit after a trip in 2023, but this time we're prioritizing South China – in large part for the more favorable weather at the end of the year. I'm incredibly excited to explore new regions and soak in more of China's amazing culture and history.

The big question I'm debating is whether to pack the drone.

#ChinaTravel #ExploreChina #DroneLife #DJI #TravelAdvice #ChinaTravelTips #AskTheCommunity #update

Colorful pallets.

📸 on Apr 12, 2014 with Sony NEX-6.
(43mm, ƒ/14, 1/80s, ISO 200)

#hamburg #harbor #wood #germany

New photo album published! 📸

Collection Artifacts
June 2020 – November 2025
https://dvidschmdt.photos/albums/collection-artifacts

#newwork #photoalbum #photography