Silent Pool is considered by some to be a sacred site. It is linked to a folklore tale that says King John on his horse abducted a woodcutter's daughter who was forced into the deep water and drowned. According to the legend, the maiden can be seen at midnight. This legend appears to have come from a book written by Martin Tupper in 1858 called Stephan Langton or The Days Of King John (A Romance of the Silent Pool). The story is based on real historic characters including Stephen Langton, a former Archbishop of Canterbury and King John.

In December 1926, when crime writer Agatha Christie infamously disappeared, it was feared that she had drowned in the Silent Pool after her car was discovered at nearby Newlands Corner.

Testing conditions for the dynamic range of the Mavic Pro, it coped pretty well considering the tiny sensor.

Thanks for Watching

I loved the video but the photo blew me away, holy crap.

MaineMavick Posted at 2018-2-17 13:02
I loved the video but the photo blew me away, holy crap.

Cheers, was there for sunrise and enjoyed some amazing light. The shadows (lines) in the water are from the sun rising and shining through the wooden fence.

Stunning work!

A CW Posted at 2018-2-17 13:24
Stunning work!

Thanks, much appreciated

You’re welcome! That still is amazing!!

A CW Posted at 2018-2-17 13:28
You’re welcome! That still is amazing!!

Cheers, landscape photography is my main hobby at the moment.

Great video & Superb Still - Thanks

Leftyguy Posted at 2018-2-17 13:38
Great video & Superb Still - Thanks

Thank you, glad you enjoyed them

Chasing Light & Shadows Posted at 2018-2-17 13:32
Cheers, landscape photography is my main hobby at the moment.

Cool - and drones will give you a whole new perspective too. Keep posting your excellent work!

Chasing Light & Shadows Posted at 2018-2-17 13:44
Thank you, glad you enjoyed them

Your Welcome

Great job on the video! photo is awesome as well.

A CW Posted at 2018-2-17 14:09
Cool - and drones will give you a whole new perspective too. Keep posting your excellent work!

Loving it so far, the concentration is exhausting though! Thanks, will do

Lucas775 Posted at 2018-2-17 14:22
Great job on the video! photo is awesome as well.

Thank you, glad you like

Chasing Light & Shadows Posted at 2018-2-17 14:31
Loving it so far, the concentration is exhausting though! Thanks, will do

Burn off 4 MPP batteries back-to-back and you'll be ready for bed LOL

A CW Posted at 2018-2-17 14:33
Burn off 4 MPP batteries back-to-back and you'll be ready for bed LOL

I went through 7 today. Was up for sunrise and out again for sunset, my brain is fried!

Chasing Light & Shadows Posted at 2018-2-17 14:52
I went through 7 today. Was up for sunrise and out again for sunset, my brain is fried!

7? OMG! My record is 6 in one day and that was enough. I find 2 the sweet spot these days but try to push for a 3rd. 7 would definitely fry me too. Great effort!

Wow what a fabulous location, it's stunning and again a fantastic video and interesting story.  You like flying close to tree branches lol keep them coming


And then I schrol down and the photo just blew me away

amazing video

Great work!

A CW Posted at 2018-2-17 15:04
7? OMG! My record is 6 in one day and that was enough. I find 2 the sweet spot these days but try to push for a 3rd. 7 would definitely fry me too. Great effort!

As the evenings are starting to stay light for longer I reckon I’ll be going through more. I’ve got 3 batteries and a dronemax char ger, might buy another battery but holding back for the magic 2.

M2Wair Posted at 2018-2-17 18:01
Wow what a fabulous location, it's stunning and again a fantastic video and interesting story.  You like flying close to tree branches lol keep them coming

The location is amazing, we’re totally spoilt for countryside here in Surrey. Glad you liked the pic! Check out my instagram for more @surreyhillscountryside. Lol yeah do like flying close am bit of a calculated risk taker!

flyingbosnian Posted at 2018-2-18 08:38
amazing video

Thank you

flyingbosnian Posted at 2018-2-18 08:38
amazing video

Thank you

escore Posted at 2018-2-18 10:20
Great work!

Thank you

Awesome.

FlyDK Posted at 2018-2-18 11:06
Awesome.

Thank you

Great footage and image.

Video was nicely done.  The photo is simply amazing.