Hayden Desmond flew his first drone at the age of ten, and since then, his talent for drone photography has soared. \u201cI\u2019ve always been interested in drones, and ever since I received my first drone with a camera when I turned ten, it\u2019s been an obsession,\u201d Hayden began. \u201cI now have two camera drones that take really high-quality photos and videos. I am also starting to expand into first-person view flying in the range of racing and acrobatic drones.\u201d<\/p>\n
Flying a drone takes a great deal of skill and precision, and capturing the perfect photo or video while in flight certainly adds to the challenge. It\u2019s this challenging nature of his hobby that Hayden enjoys most. \u201cMy favorite part of flying a drone is the different view it can give you on the world. It\u2019s so far above what we see from the ground\u2026a new perspective,\u201d he explained. For Hayden, the most rewarding aspects of drone photography are the \u201cclose calls, say with a tree or building, that still reward you with a beautiful shot.\u201d The acrobatic shots, like following a moving car or an animal, are also among his favorite experiences.<\/p>\n
At just seventeen years old, Hayden already has an impressive portfolio of drone photography. The photo he is most proud of to date is a beautiful shot he captured off the coast of Thailand, featuring a colorful boat sailing in the vivid blue ocean. You will also see Hayden\u2019s work showcased at the centerfold of Trinity-Pawling\u2019s Fall 2021 magazine \u2014 the stunning aerial photo of the new quad walkway on campus.<\/p>\n
When he\u2019s not flying his drone, Hayden enjoys taking computer programming classes, mountain biking, and playing hockey. As a junior, he is also eager to take on more leadership roles on campus and is grateful for the wide range of opportunities that Trinity-Pawling offers. Perhaps most importantly, this year, Hayden hopes to share his love for drone photography with his classmates \u2014 helping them to reach new heights and experience the beauty of a new perspective.<\/p>\n
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