Last weekend, I decided to embark on a little reconnaissance mission to the South Downs. There's a particular viewpoint where the rolling hills meet, creating an interesting landscape I just had to capture.
After a bit of Google mapping, I found a parking spot at the beginning of a trail, with what seemed like a short walk to the desired location. However, what Google Maps didn’t show was the elevation. What I thought would be a quick trek turned into a 500-foot climb over three-quarters of a mile. Apparently, that’s considered an “extreme difficulty” hike! My heart rate was pushing 160 bpm, and my legs ached for a few days later.
Eventually, I made it to the summit of Everest—well, the top of the hill—and found the location. The view was absolutely stunning, but wow, was it windy up there! There was no chance of sending the drone up in those conditions.
This spot is definitely a sunrise location. The sun was too strong and harsh by the time I arrived, and considering the driving distance, I’d have to get up at 3:45 AM to catch the sunrise. Let's be honest—that's not going to happen! Maybe later in the year when the sun doesn’t rise at such a ridiculous hour.
Here are a few shots that I took, and a short video mix.
