Beaumont-Hamel, Sunken Lane & Hawthorn Ridge, by Drone
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2016
- The Sunken Lane, and Hawthorn Ridge Crater near Beaumont-Hamel on the Somme.... some footage taken from my drone in May 2016. The original footage of the men in the Sunken Lane and the Mine exploding, come from a film called The Somme filmed by Geofrey Malins, in 1916. My original plan was to fly the drone right down the lane looking the way the original was filmed, but with the overhanging branches, it just wasn't possible.
Thank you for this unique view of the area; I've looked at it on Google Maps, but your drone gave a much better look.
This is very well done, and I like the music.
one very interesting point is the reveal of what the soldiers in the film said. particulary the one looking at the camera. he said among others:" I hope we are not in the wrong place..."
Brought back memories of my visits here a few years ago. Thanks.
I enjoyed pretending I was a 21st cent' sparrow flying above the site and searching for the 1916 notable features. This summer video captures a mood I find agreeable. Thanks for your efforts.
At sunken lane 2wks ago with leger battlefield tours saw where Lancashire fusiliers was waiting to go over the top ,new memorial put up 1st July 2016 at 07.30 hrs.
Another great view..I've walked up the lane a few times, there is the remains of one or two dugouts in clear view, a few yards up..I was trying to work out where Malins filmed the mine going up, I took some photos and thought it was from nearer the memorial, but wasn't sure.
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Jock, I have been to the Somme many times but you have captured this area brilliantly. I have actually stated Julie's house on the other side of the main road.
Love the birdseye view - a good substitute for those cold winter evenings when I am far away.
Thanks for the video,very interesting sad but gives you an idea of what these lads faced.
Hey Jock. Thanks for the video and I dont mind the calming music at all. If it wasn't for the brave souls who fought here and in the other battles, we may not have the freedom to play the music we want, I don't think they would mind at all. I will be visiting next month and didn't realise about the 8th A and SH memorial which my grandfather was in and won the DCM and MM. Thanks for your help.
This is beautifully done and the pace is excellent. Also, the musical accompaniment is the perfect choice because it allows you to process what you're seeing without the stress of processing crazy wild music. I would have liked to have seen a close up of what appears to be a smaller monument and two rows of headstones. Well done!
Wow, fascinating!
Drone footage of one of the most, for me at least, grim examples of fear and tragedy of WW1 - The Sunken Lane; the other being the Poperinge cells. My grandfather with the London Scottish went OTT at Loos, then was subsequently gassed...
Hi Jock, would it be possible to use a small amount of this footage, I am using my own footage from the ground but your aerial shots just help to paint the complete picture. I am happy to mention you in the credits for aerial shots and include link to this video. Best wishes, Brian.
Great footage! No Newfoundland Park? Battery ran out?
What struck me about the area was how small it was! They must have had to qeue to fall over!
Excellent but music not my choice