Dallas By Drone: New Views of Old Statues

Despite their size and prominent display, it’s easy to ignore statues. After a while they blend into the landscape, becoming silent vigils as the world swirls around them. Using a quadcopter to gain a different vantage, however, these commonplace statues become less familiar. The new view gives them a new...

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Despite their size and prominent display, it’s easy to ignore statues. After a while they blend into the landscape, becoming silent vigils as the world swirls around them. Using a quadcopter to gain a different vantage, however, these commonplace statues become less familiar. The new view gives them a new sense of  life. We may have forgotten them, but all they have is their view of us.

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