Tag Archives: drone

Notre Dame de Savoie Church

Posted on June 24, 2019 by danocan

There are some places that you see online countless times but have never had the chance to visit in person. For me, the abandoned Notre Dame de Savoie church has been on the “must visit” list for many years but … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History, Travel | Tagged abandoned, Alberta, Canada, cemetery, church, Diplomat Mine Interpretive Site, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Donalda, drone, Forestburg, grain elevator, history, Notre Dame de Savoie | Leave a comment

Route 66: The Penultimate Day on the Road

Posted on December 15, 2018 by danocan

The final days of Route 66 were a bit of an mental battle. More than two weeks on the road, living out of a suitcase, and having a different bed almost every night was becoming both mentally and physically exhausting. … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History, Route 66, Travel | Tagged Amboy, Bagdad Cafe, Calico, California, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, Mother Road, Needles, Newberry Springs, Route 66, Roy's | Leave a comment

Route 66: The Painted Desert Trading Post!

Posted on December 2, 2018 by danocan

Well, we’re two thirds of the way through our trip down Route 66. Today’s episode sees us depart New Mexico and set course for Holbrook, Arizona. Sure, we’ll stop in and see Fort Courage — an abandoned tourist trap replica … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History, Route 66, Travel | Tagged Arizona, desert, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, Fort Courage, Mavic Pro, New Mexico, Painted Desert, Painted Desert Trading Post, Route 66, USA | Leave a comment

All Hallows Church and Cemetery

Posted on September 16, 2018 by danocan

For me, and the others like me, we know everything we photograph and write about is capturing the present so future generations may enjoy it too. We may not think about it at the time; we may simply be enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged Alberta, Canada, Chedderville, church, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, history, Mavic, Mavic Pro, museum, Wheels of Time | Leave a comment

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church

Posted on September 12, 2018 by danocan

Short video clip today. Come with us as we explore the grounds around the Exaltation of the Holy Cross church near Hay Lakes, Alberta. The church was built in 1921 and has been on the Alberta Register of Historic Places … Continue reading →

Posted in drone, History | Tagged Alberta, Alberta Register of Historic Places, Canada, Catholic, church, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Hay Lakes, Holy Cross, Mavic Pro, Ukrainian | Leave a comment

Majorville Medicine Wheel

Posted on August 16, 2018 by danocan

Revisiting familiar places is always fun. This time we made our first trip out to the Majorville Medicine Wheel since November of 2016. Last time we were with our friend Richard Hansen, this time we brough Chris and Connie of BigDoer.com … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Travel | Tagged Alberta, Bassano, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, cairn, Canada, chickens, Cluny, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, history, Majorville, Majorville Medicine Wheel, Mavic, Mavic Pro, medicine wheel, Siksika | Leave a comment

Bridge Over the Red Deer River

Posted on January 16, 2018 by danocan

It was mid-October last year when Emily and I were heading out on a day trip to the Alberta Badlands. We were traveling on Highway 27 just east of Morrin and we came down the coulee and noticed the construction. … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged 1959, Alberta, Badlands, bridge, Canada, construction, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, Dominion Bridge Company, drone, Kneehill County, Mavic Pro, Morrin, Red Deer River, Starland County | 2 Comments