Madison’s long, narrow isthmus makes it an attractive city for drone photography; by providing a bird’s-eye view of the city’s always-tempting skyline, drones provide an opportunity to see a unique angle on something you’ve seen a hundred times.
Drone photography used to be an expensive, niche speciality. But it has become more accessible as the technology has developed. Oberon Jagodinski, aka Ovjphotography, who got his first drone about four years ago, is a recent convert. But he’s quickly become one of Madison’s most prolific drone photographers.
Isthmus art director Tommy Washbush thought to tap Oberon for a cover photograph after seeing a time lapse video he created of the June 14 “No Kings” protest along State Street…