I had the opportunity to go camping with my family in May in two beautiful Provincial parks we have been to many times - Awenda and Algonquin. Since they are Provincial parks no drone flying of any kind is allowed, even sub 250g drones. There are many beautiful areas within both parks where you could get great photos from a drone but I understand why these laws are in place and instead used my DSLR. We had a relaxing time in both parks.
The first image is taken at Awenda Provincial Park near Penetanguishene, ON which is about a 40 minute drive from where I live. The second image is of Costello Creek in Algonquin Provincial Park - Ontario's oldest and one of Canada's largest Provincial parks. It is about a 2 hour drive north from where I live. Both images are composite images combined in post from a series of long exposure shots.
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The rock in the centre of the frame is being lit by the moon which was about 75% full.
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This image capture was started during blue hour and the majority of the capture was done at this time so that is why the image has a blue tint. The yellow streaks along the shoreline are fireflies.
As an avid drone enthusiast who uses my drones for photography I have often wondered about why we are not allowed to fly in Provincial and National Parks. During our stay in Algonquin my wife encountered a person flying a mini drone from the beach and found it irritating. She calmly said they weren't allowed and the person said it was a mini drone but seemed uncomfortable. She left it at that and came back to our site. I can see why, even more now why these laws preventing drones in parks are necessary. When I was out canoeing and kayaking with the family, I would not have wanted the peace and quiet interrupted by the sound of a drone overhead, nor would I want someone flying their drone from the beach as I am there relaxing.
Chris
The first image is taken at Awenda Provincial Park near Penetanguishene, ON which is about a 40 minute drive from where I live. The second image is of Costello Creek in Algonquin Provincial Park - Ontario's oldest and one of Canada's largest Provincial parks. It is about a 2 hour drive north from where I live. Both images are composite images combined in post from a series of long exposure shots.
View attachment Awenda_Trails.jpg
The rock in the centre of the frame is being lit by the moon which was about 75% full.
View attachment Costello Creek.jpg
This image capture was started during blue hour and the majority of the capture was done at this time so that is why the image has a blue tint. The yellow streaks along the shoreline are fireflies.
As an avid drone enthusiast who uses my drones for photography I have often wondered about why we are not allowed to fly in Provincial and National Parks. During our stay in Algonquin my wife encountered a person flying a mini drone from the beach and found it irritating. She calmly said they weren't allowed and the person said it was a mini drone but seemed uncomfortable. She left it at that and came back to our site. I can see why, even more now why these laws preventing drones in parks are necessary. When I was out canoeing and kayaking with the family, I would not have wanted the peace and quiet interrupted by the sound of a drone overhead, nor would I want someone flying their drone from the beach as I am there relaxing.
Chris