My spouse and I organized a photographer meet up at the top of the Willis Tower (Always Sears) in Chicago for sunrise. It was February 18th 2018 at 6:00 am.. It was low fog and hardly any visibility. When we drove towards the city we were very pessimistic about how this meeting would turn out, but we were already committed and we were not going to give up or disappoint the other photographers who took the effort to come up as well. When we arrived at the top of the Tower Lo and Behold, the fog was so low that it didn't affect the buildings above and it was a premise of great things to come. Around 6:58 am, I witnessed one of the best sunrises I have ever seen in the city of Chicago. The light hitting the buildings and the low fog was pure magic. 



That day I learned that when it comes to sunrise you have to wait until the end because you never know what you'll miss. Expect the Unexpected.

The Unexpected Rise 

I had been dreaming about taking pictures with my new drone. I drove to Rialto Beach in Washington State and set up the perfect spot to launch. As I was flying, I decided to fly it towards my friend carrying a rainbow umbrella.

As soon as the drone reached him, I started taking pictures of him holding the umbrella against the black sand beach as the background. The image was absolutely stunning and unique. It reminded me of how we each have our own uniqueness, even though we are all part of a larger group or society.

On that day, I learned an important lesson: no matter how similar we all look on the outside, each of us carries something that makes us truly unique from others. Be colorful … Be Prismatic.  
Artist: Charles Martinez

Title: Be Prismatic

Edition: OPEN

Location : Rialto Beach, WA

Year Created : Sept 2021

Size: 3296 x 4120

Gear : Mavic 2 Pro

Genre : Aerial Photography

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Be Prismatic

In the quiet outskirts of Missouri, a hidden gem awaited my lens. For two long years, I had meticulously planned and prepared for this moment. 
As I stood there, it felt like stepping into a forgotten world frozen in time. The overgrown trees had embraced these once magnificent flying machines, transforming them into a hauntingly beautiful spectacle.
 The rusted metal and weathered paint of the planes contrasted against the vibrant colors of nature's reclaiming embrace.

Artist: Charles Martinez

Title: Rest in Flight

Edition: 1/1

Location : Missouri

Year Created : May 2023

Size: 3640 x 4550

Gear : Mavic 2 Pro

Genre : Aerial Photography

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Rest in Flight

Syntra is entangled with a hive mind alien power. If she ever decides to leave to Hive she will perish. 

Entanglement

In total, five waterfalls descend in the middle of a hill. Their names are The Sigh, Angel’s wing, Rainbow, and Quinceañera. The highest is Bride’s Veil, 120 meters high. 

El Chiflon Waterfalls is more than just a collection of natural wonders—it is an invitation to connect with the profound beauty and power of the natural world.

Artist: Charles Martinez

Title: Five Falls

Edition: 20

Location : Chiapas, Mexico

Year Created : Sept 2019

Size: 4000 x 5000

Gear : Mavic 2 Pro

Five Falls 

Before traveling towards the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, I planned a sunrise expedition that would take place at a very iconic magical town named Cholula, Puebla. The plan was to capture a stunning sunrise at the sixteenth century church located in the heart of downtown that sits above a massive pyramid .  From above, there are sweeping views of the volcanoes that surround the city.

Upon our arrival,  I encountered a dozen or more stray dogs that surrounded  our car.  I thought to myself, " If I don't get out of the vehicle now I might miss an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity. " I braved the decision by risking the possibility of being bitten by them.  Luckily,  the drone shoot  went well even though they surrounded me as I was capturing some of the most incredible scenes I’ve ever witnessed.  We spent only one  day in Puebla and made the most of it.  

There is no better way to start the day than by accomplishing your goals.

Cholula's Awakening

My day began by checking the day's forecast in hopes that the sunrise would be picturesque.  Upon driving towards this location, I gazed at the horizon and saw the first light gently beginning to appear. Once I parked my car, I observed two police cars that were stationed behind mine. I was quite nervous as I was surveying them through my rear view mirror. They appeared to be having a very intense conversation, so I decided it was a great opportunity to fly my drone.  I went outside to calibrate and fly it.



The colors in the sky were intense and vibrant in the brightly lit city. I had the best of both worlds by having these perfect views.  In fact, it was so amazing, the police officers had no notion of what I was doing. Once I landed the drone, I immediately thought to myself, "What a magnificent rise this is!"


Magnificent Rise

GM Stories

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 As an aviation enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by abandoned airplanes and the stories they hold. After weeks of travel, I stumbled upon a breathtaking sight in Arizona - four airplanes, left on an open field by a farm. 

I could hardly believe it when I saw the airplanes in perfect alignment and I knew this was an opportunity too good to pass up. I couldn't wait to capture this scene from above with the drone.

A reminder of how beauty can be found even in unexpected places.

Artist: Charles Martinez

Title: Desert Soar

Edition: 1/1

Location : Arizona

Year Created : Apr 2018

Size: 2177 x 2721

Gear : Phantom 3 Pro

Genre : Aerial Photography

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Desert Soar

Flight Glory Vol.1

The moment humans realized there is more to learn spiritually beyond their wildest dreams. Manipulation or Truth? 



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