ANDREW SIMPSON SHETLAND BY DRONE
Andrew, 44, has lived in Shetland all his life. He has always appreciated the isle’s photographic appeal and, since buying a drone a few years ago, decided to share the fruits of his hobby with the world through his Instagram page, Shetland_by_drone. His account has attracted an extra 500 followers in the last six months.
“I bought my first drone about four years ago and found myself travelling all over Shetland, taking images of everything from fishing boats and derelict buildings to historic sites and well-known scenic spots. I had my own, personal Instagram page, but gradually found all the images I was downloading were drone shots rather than family pics or holidays, so I set up an Instagram account dedicated to drone photography and Shetland_by_drone was born. “Two years on and I have a following of more than 4,000 people.
“I have noticed over the summer my following has definitely increased. “People who have booked holidays here have instant access through so many different platforms on social media. “#Shetland on Instagram gives you thousands of images which draw people in because they can see the beauty of the place at the click of a button. I get great
feedback and many questions about the images I post, it’s all good fun. “Shetland is covered in natural beauty and you’re never more than three miles from the sea. I also love the outdoors and climbing through the cliffs and hills. Shetland is a photographer’s dream. “Scotland has some of the best attractions in the world and Shetland has become a big part of that and the desire to visit these islands is growing. “I wouldn’t want to live – or take photos – anywhere else.”