Photo Review

Drones and photography – just another way to hold a camera?

Imagine two talented photographers who both decide to capture a particularly spectacular waterfall somewhere in the Tasmanian wilderness.

The first is a devotee of large format film photography and to get the picture, he and his assistant have to hike for days to reach the location. Then he has to climb up a treacherous hillside with his big camera, film holders, light meter and tripod in order to get the angle he wants for his picture.

His friend,

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