What's it like to look down on Truro Choristers from the vaulted ceilings of Truro Cathedral? What does an Angel's-eye view of the Cathedral look like? Cornwall will host the G7 next week. Sing2G7 is a new song that aims to give children a way to communicate with world leaders, and to educate them through music. Here Duncan Scobie gives you an exclusive behind the scenes look at filming for the Sing2G7 music video. Truro Choristers sing Sing2G7 in Truro Cathedral The song Sing2G7 calls on the history of the number 7, and what makes it unique and different. By the time the G7 summit starts the organisers of Sing2G7 hope that 50,000 young singers from all over the world...

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Look out for us in the latest issue of My Cornwall Magazine, the June-July issue 2021 (vol. 2, 66). You can find a full five pages dedicated to Perrans Above, otherwise known as 'Cornwall's Aerial Photography Collective', on page 37. You can find the on-line version of the issue here. This issue contains words and photographs by: Duncan Scobie Jamie Turnbull Charlie Newlands Gareth Tibbs Carl Brightman Look out for us in future issues of My Cornwall magazine. By Jamie Turnbull

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Aerial photographers usually get comissioned to supply footage for television, or to create photographs to be given as birthday presents or retirement gifts. Duncan Scobie was recently hired for a different job - to deliver an engagement ring by drone! Duncan had to obtain special permission from RNAS Culdrose to fly a drone in the no-fly zone surrounding it, and also from the Polurrian Hotel. As you can see from the above video, everything went according to plan for happy couple Jamie Hoskin and Lee Parkes. Polurrian Hotel Engagement by Duncan Scobie A picture of the couple sitting outside the Polurrian Hotel, on the Lizard Peninsula, to commemorate the special day. Is this the first engagement ring delivery by drone?...

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Saturday the 22nd of May 2021 was the International Day For Biological Diversity. To mark this day, raise awareness of biological diversity, and prompt action on environmental protection ‘WithNature2020’ organised a global event called ‘A Tapestry Of Species’.   Part of the live event which appeared on the Youtube Livestream The idea was to create animal sculptures all over the world, to highlight local species that are under threat. Eighteen events took place worldwide from New Zealand to Australia, Europe to the USA. Volunteers start to assemble the butterfly sculpture Perranporth Marine Conservation Group organised an event at Perranporth school, sculpting a Silver-studded Blue Butterfly, which is native to the local sand dunes.  The sculpture was designed by local artist...

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The historic island and castle of St. Michael's Mount is one of the most photographed landmarks in Cornwall, so much so that it has its own collection in the gallery. Indeed 'The Mount' is such an idyllic location it is rumoured to be being used to film the prequel to Game of Thrones - called House of The Dragon. Golden Sunset by Charlie Newlands While popular for photography, taking aerial photographs of the Mount has been complicated by the fact that it is surrounded by National Trust Land - on which drones are prohibited. Marazion To St. Michael's Mount by Brendan Fitzgerald By carefully selecting a launching and landing site, it has still be possible for drone operators to fly...

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I predominantly photograph seascapes. During the Coronavirus lockdowns I was obviously unable to travel to my usual spots on the Cornish coasts to take pictures. Frosty Morning near Cardinham, Bodmin Moor by Carl Brightman I soon realised that this was a golden opportunity to explore, experience and experiment with new locations. I had more time to explore my local area and shoot the rural countryside. Sunset, Millpool, Bodmin Moor by Carl Brightman I also discovered that by visiting areas at different times of day - for example at sunrise and sunset, that you can get acquainted with how the light and mood brings the landscape alive. This familiarity really opens your eyes and you get to see the hidden beauty...

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Look out for the latest editions of Cornwall Living Magazine - where you can find us! Our competition and product features can be found in the May Issue of Cornwall Living (issue 108), and in the London Special Edition. Cornwall Living, May 2021 Cornwall Living, London Special Edition We're giving away a large aerial panorama of your choice, worth £150. To enter simply visit the competitions page on the Cornwall Living website and fill in the entry form. Look out for more coverage of the Perrans Above Gallery soon.  

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April is renowned for its full moon – the biggest and brightest of the year! With this moon comes spring tides (‘spring’ being the name given to the tides with the biggest shift between high and low). Spring tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun aligning, and the combined force pulling the ocean in the same direction. The week of the 26th of April 2021 saw some of the most extreme tides of the year. Tides this big will not be seen again until October 2021, so I took the opportunity to get some photographs. Wateringhole Dawn by Jamie Turnbull Dawn light meets high tide at the UK’s only bar on a beach, The...

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We were asked to go and take some photos of the Perranporth RNLI training new recruits at Hanover Cove. Hanover Cove is named after the ship the Hanover, which was wrecked there in 1763. Out of the 67 people on board only 3 survived! It is dangerous coastline, with hidden underwater rocks and few places to get out of the water should you find yourself in it. A fitting place to be trained how to save lives at sea.   RNLI at Hanover Cove by Jamie Turnbull With holidays abroad restricted this year, Cornwall is due to be very busy. Perranporth lifeguards are expected to deal with about 2,000 incidents and so being well prepared is crucial. Incidents will include:...

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On Friday the 16th of April 2021 I headed to Flat Rocks Perranporth to take some photos of the high tide. The sea was calm, with a clean little wave. People had obviously spotted that the conditions were going to be ideal for watersports as there were lots in the sea. I managed to get some photographs and footage of people enjoying a beautiful morning on the water. I guess this is what you might see on a typical calm high tide on a sunny morning at Perranporth Beach... Paddle Boarding Top Down by Jamie Turnbull A paddleboader catches a wave in exceptionally clear water.   Surf Boat by Jamie Turnbull Two out in what looks like a Gaisford boat....

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