Here we have the aftermath of a terrible boat accident at sea in the coastal state of Goa, India. This drone image captures the intensity of the moment but somehow manages to make it serene and beautiful. The waves crash gently, even as people and lifeguards scramble to get the damaged boat on shore.
The boat is mangled beyond repair. But life goes on regardless – almost as if nothing happened. It is the ocean’s prerogative to remind us of beauty and death, of our fleeting existence. Here one day, gone the next. And the world will continue to spin madly on.
Freeway Accident
This horrifying drone picture shows a ghastly collision on the I-5 in Los Angeles. It seems like a semi-trailer crossed the median strip and careened uncontrollably into oncoming traffic. Imagine driving down the highway without a care, only to have a gigantic trailer headed straight for you!
Just the thought alone is horrific and sends chills down our spines. Tragically, one person was killed, but it could have been so much worse. We don’t know what drone was used to take this photo, but the hyper-realistic resolution and color make it seem almost more real than real. It almost looks like a still from a movie - death and destruction in technicolor, the ensuing chaos after the storm.
Fearless Rock Climber
A famous singer once sang about “The Climb” – how it’s not about how fast one climbs or what’s on the other side, it’s about the journey. Looking up at this rock, we’d say those lyrics are ambitious at best, because we're feeling queasy just from looking at this photo.
Look at this climber. Now there is a real daredevil! We're almost glad that we don’t even know the height of this insane climb. We don’t know if this person is a man or a woman, but they’re braver than we are! Can you believe people do this voluntarily? Are near-death experiences and nausea fun for you?
Petting Zoo
Sometimes a tour group gets lucky. These folks were visiting Mexico and taking a boat ride when a gray whale swam right up to them to say hi. It’s not every day you go out on your boat and bump into a friendly whale. Speaking for ourselves, we’d be too scared to pet it.
All it takes is one swish of a whale tail to topple this boat over. The awe-inspiring majesty of a giant whale is without a doubt one of the most unforgettable sights a person might experience in their lifetime. But to see one so up close is a whole other level.
Hurricane Maria
Few natural disasters can rival a hurricane for sheer destructive power. Just look at what happened to Puerto Rico and Dominica when Hurricane Maria arrived. This photo is but a sample of the devastation the residents suffered. The pavement was literally torn up. Entire trees were uprooted.
How fortunate that we are able to send drones in to make a first assessment of disaster areas even before it’s safe for people to be there. Not just a camera for landscape photographers or adventurers, drones help with relief planning and resource allocation. Cameras that go where nobody can or should go.