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Snowdonia From Above

on June 11, 2017

Recently I acquired a 2nd hand DJI Phantom 3 drone, it's great fun! Really been enjoying shooting some photos and videos around N.Wales with added perspective:

Llyn Padarn

Llyn Padarn Swimming

Llanberis Pass

Llanberis 'High' Street!

Elan Valley Hydro in Meirionnydd

Dinas Dinlle

Menai Bridge

Menai Straits

drone Llanberis Orme

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