Individual features of the landscape, when viewed from a height, often turn out to be less visually interesting than the remarkable patterns they contribute to.

These images, photographed in winter at various altitudes, remind me of the unique ability of shapes and patterns to please the eye and tease the imagination.

To capture an image of a boat in full sail is challenging at the best of times. But to fly the drone at the same time from on board the sailboat, is even more of a challenge.

The foggy finger pointed inland across the Rattray Marsh until it dispersed in warming temperatures. Our two visits drew several intriguing contrasts.

The Humber River in winter bisects the urban landscape, with gala, random forest on one bank, and a prim golf course on the other. Nearby, I discovered a voluptuous sports venue.

At Niagara Falls, I was looking forward to a combination of challenge and potential, in a spectacular location. I was not thinking about another kind of plunge.

Two bridges stand side by side at the entrance to Hamilton Harbour. I flew the drone under them to catch images of intriguing patterns - and a freighter headed for Australia.

I have often wished there was a way to honour my friend George Caesar, who is a remarkable person and a dedicated canoeist.

This month I decided to act on my admiration. On a sparkling fall day, Esther and I travelled to Elora to photograph him near his home on the Grand River.

Last week, we spent a few hours walking the Caledon Trailway, part of Canada’s Great Trail, launching the drone from time to time to capture the beauty of the region from the sky.

As the pandemic dragged on, I became desperate to get outside and capture photographs that would intrigue and entertain. So, from time to time, I headed out into the countryside to see what I might find.

When Covid-19 made a gallery showing of my Low Altitude Aerial Photography impossible, Esther and I decided to create a virtual gallery. Here’s how the process went.

A trip through the Rockies to Penticton revealed the vast beauty of British Columbia.