Boston the Empty City

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 เม.ย. 2020
  • The hustle and bustle of Boston on the weekends has come to a standstill with the current COVID 19 pandemic hitting the city. This is a unique point in the time and one I hope we don't ever repeat; that said, these locations and landmarks may never be captured this vacant and empty again.
    For the drone police out there, I am a Part 107 licensed and every shot except one was captured using a special airspace authorization for location and altitude.
    Soundtrack: Sappheiros - Falling (Ft. eSoreni)
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ความคิดเห็น • 114

  • @reckersworld9351
    @reckersworld9351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I lived there for almost 20yrs and it's hard to imagine what that would have been like to see in person. Eerily reminiscent of when they told everyone to shelter back when they were hunting for the marathon bombers.

    • @seanhickey7881
      @seanhickey7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Think Sunday morning, but 100x quieter, with ZERO cars on the road. I worked overnights during the pandemic and you could hear a PIN DROP outside. It was bizarre.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seanhickey7881 kind of nice if it were empty for a better reason. You can’t legally fly over people or cars so I was excited to fly places normally not possible

  • @scottsawyer3354
    @scottsawyer3354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My go-to to enjoy Boston!!! What a time it was... perfection beyond belief.👊

  • @nguyentony_
    @nguyentony_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Such a surreal experience.. Greetings from Europe!

  • @greglemieux9809
    @greglemieux9809 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it,🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love my Boss town. BOSTON.🔥💯😲😲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @zjaz8000
    @zjaz8000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love it! I love Boston! What a gorgeously beautiful city!
    There’s a seemingly natural balance that the city possesses that few other cities have.
    Fantastic work, my Friend! Please, more of this of Boston and in a more expansive and extensive and varied form when she's back on her feet thumping and pulsating again!
    Show Boston to the world!
    I must add that not only did you produce a fantastic video but a more perfect and and a more fitting sound track could not have been selected!

  • @bonniedowling2159
    @bonniedowling2159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Beautiful photography! It must have taken a huge amount of time to bring this all together. Love it.

  • @rowleyma
    @rowleyma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember about that time walking near Mass Ave. and Boylston St. and there was a group of wild turkeys hanging out in the middle of the intersection, not moving!

  • @EddieMakesArt
    @EddieMakesArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great job! The city, though empty, looks amazing.

  • @seafoodcharlie3710
    @seafoodcharlie3710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video; thanks for posting! Lived in North Quincy and worked at One Financial Center for a couple of years right out of college. Not nearly enough time to take in all of what Boston offers. 👍

  • @widgget
    @widgget 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ThaBlackCobra
    @ThaBlackCobra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing video! Made me want to pull out my drone again. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nicolasp3928
    @nicolasp3928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn, I miss Boston. Lived there 25 years before moving back to Colombia.

  • @frannybrit
    @frannybrit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    In the future when they make documentaries about covid 19 for history buffs this video will be worth money !

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words. I was happy to capture these unique empty scenes

  • @researchDarren
    @researchDarren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is some 🔥🔥🔥! Incredible🙌🏿 master of space and movement!

  • @fernandosantospintadosanto7361
    @fernandosantospintadosanto7361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love city

  • @adnantahirusa
    @adnantahirusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice. I love it. You captured my favorite city beautifuly. Thanks for sharing.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adnan glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching

  • @damn_chilean
    @damn_chilean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    breath taking

  • @ZTomiboi
    @ZTomiboi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So eerie. Great job.

  • @AlexLepoutre
    @AlexLepoutre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hauntingly beautiful, Schuyler. Well done.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Alex! This was something I really wanted to put together to freeze this point in time. A lot of paperwork ahead of time!

  • @davidsalucco56
    @davidsalucco56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding work

  • @tomassander7382
    @tomassander7382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love Boston, greetings from Chile

  • @ZackChen
    @ZackChen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    New subscriber here! A great video, it's beautiful, we only stayed on the Cambridge side for drone videos, thanks for sharing!

  • @davidstewartproductions
    @davidstewartproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    EPIC! Amazing and eerie at the same time!

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Stewart Productions thanks for the compliment!

  • @johnmurphy5064
    @johnmurphy5064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So surreal and I’m finding time to be all a blur since March 2020.

  • @researchDarren
    @researchDarren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3:01 gives me chills

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so satisfied with this one and capturing these crazy times

  • @amyropple6548
    @amyropple6548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful

  • @jaimediazo7480
    @jaimediazo7480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hermoso trabajo commovedoramente hermoso

  • @benzhang8916
    @benzhang8916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!

  • @Goodatlast-wv5zy
    @Goodatlast-wv5zy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They need to do something about the traffic in Boston. We are tired of getting off work at 5PM and having to wait until 7PM to drive out of the city.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not when this was filmed! But yes agree, normally traffic is a major issue

  • @improperbostonian6722
    @improperbostonian6722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice eye for angles right locations, Can't wait to get back to the North End for an Italian grinder!

  • @abdulnasir2218
    @abdulnasir2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible and amazing

  • @tonykostopoulos6242
    @tonykostopoulos6242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of America’s great cities. Good people there. I’m laughing watching this because there’s ample parking which, as you know, Boston has no parking ever. Love this video. Makes me crave a north end grinder.

  • @ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211
    @ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In a city of 5 million people you would think that a few more people would be breaking the rules to take a bike ride and soak in the solitude. It's a bit eery how, with nearly a million in the city proper alone, I didn't even see ten people walking or biking in this video. Like it's in the Twilight Zone.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was early but yeah Boston was very quiet. This was during the mandatory lock down

  • @AdamHillikerLikesRobots
    @AdamHillikerLikesRobots 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So pretty. And eerie.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Adam. Definite a strange feeling early in the morning. Feels like a movie set.

  • @virginiadehn5401
    @virginiadehn5401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW AMAZING

  • @mark.zarlengaa
    @mark.zarlengaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks Stunning of Photography and Videography! but Its not really a empty major city, like at all.

  • @crazychicSHENA
    @crazychicSHENA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My hometown beauty but expensive and with COVID-19🦠😷not helping metropolitan Boston but we'll be fine in the end😇

    • @justinxie9988
      @justinxie9988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      COVID-19 will probably make it cheaper in the long run as more people “tele-commute” to work and live outside the city.

  • @sonodearecordings1016
    @sonodearecordings1016 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!

  • @vidyabharti8300
    @vidyabharti8300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It become my dream place to see one day

  • @rzfpv2823
    @rzfpv2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo sir. Wow that is incredible work.

  • @thescoot
    @thescoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video. Should try to recreate some of those same shots today and dissolve them together.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had thought about that... main issue is most of these places I had increased altitude allowance for a period of time and you can't legally fly over people or moving cars... which is why this was a very unique chance to fly during the pandemic

  • @thisisnotjustaphoneitsmyph3328
    @thisisnotjustaphoneitsmyph3328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks surreal

  • @artxcel
    @artxcel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Epic

  • @BrianKenyon
    @BrianKenyon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work. What did you shoot with and what app did you use for clearance? Also in particular what areas of Boston were the hardest to get clearance for?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      For many of the shot I gave airspace authorizations in place for a calendar year at increased altitude or in no fly zones. Lots and lots of paperwork to get all this in place. Happy to explain more if you want to email info(at)SchuylerPhoto.com

  • @jaro2450m
    @jaro2450m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job

  • @globalfoodiegal
    @globalfoodiegal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is fantastic, thank you. My husband, Jim Skerry, shared it with me. Now I’m going to post it everywhere.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Denise Dube give Jim my best. Happy to share this unique look at the city.

    • @globalfoodiegal
      @globalfoodiegal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SchuylerOrtega your photography and editing skills are incredible.

  • @johnkindstudios
    @johnkindstudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey would it be possible if I used your footage for a film project I'm working on for school? This would be great for the intro and b roll. Please let me know if that could possible, thanks!

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      John please send me an email at info (at) SchuylerPhoto.com

  • @moniganphotography6520
    @moniganphotography6520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so cool! Would I be allowed to put this in a montage I am making?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shoot me an email at info(at)SchuylerPhoto.com

  • @merctrader
    @merctrader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! How did you get shots of empty streets/city like that? 5AM ????

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was early but also the peak of the COVID lock down period on the city.

  • @welcomeproductions6397
    @welcomeproductions6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Schulyer, I'd like to use a snippet of this in a project. Ok with a courtesy credit?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello. Please shoot me some information at info@SchuylerPhoto.com

  • @GiffysChannel
    @GiffysChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    were are all the electric unicycle riders?

  • @kailyyne3811
    @kailyyne3811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very pretty! My dream live in this state!

  • @Riikyy
    @Riikyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey great photos! Is it ok if I use it for an ad?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Riiky, shoot me an email at “info (at) SchuylerPhoto.com” if you’d like to discuss licensing some footage

  • @MagnumWPI
    @MagnumWPI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing... Schuyler, let’s hope you never make a sequel.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MagnumWPI agreed! Unless it’s this weekend.

  • @eNeVeFamily
    @eNeVeFamily 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to legally fly a drone in Boston? I'll be around for a weapon and would love to get mine in the air but all of Boston, is within 5 miles of an airport.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eNeVe Family 100%. Are you a hobbyist? Register your drone with the FAA, put the number on the outside of your drone and use a site or app to request airspace authorization. Boston Logan actually has an 8 mile radius around it for controlled airspace but it’s large enough it’s LAANC enabled. Google LAANC but that’s what makes flying legally possible to altitudes above ground set by Logan, for day time flying only. Shoot me an email if you have question, info (at) SchuylerPhoto.com

    • @eNeVeFamily
      @eNeVeFamily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SchuylerOrtega I truly appreciate the information.

  • @omegamale7880
    @omegamale7880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite place is the Baasten Gaaaaden.

  • @bravofamily4090
    @bravofamily4090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait a minute, Boston's not an empty city, but good job.

  • @tedhouse265
    @tedhouse265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me of need for speed most wanted 2012

  • @hookahguru
    @hookahguru 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, and no. I've been out almost every day cos I take my Kaly eboard to and from work and it's crowded. Not like before not a ghost town. I go down Boylston, Comm Ave, cut thru the common, and even the esplanade and it's NEVER that dead. Great shots though man!

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      David Puffer week days are definitely busier than weekends. Time of day matters also.

    • @cydneyscott7279
      @cydneyscott7279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SchuylerOrtega Yes, I wondered what time of day these were shot. Sunrise I would guess?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cydney Scott yeah it was early both days. 6-9am time frame

  • @manuelreyes6723
    @manuelreyes6723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi! How can I contact you?

  • @acp8760
    @acp8760 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was so good for our environment though now we are back to pre pandemic smog/pollution levels😳.

  • @michaelpetraglia7419
    @michaelpetraglia7419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I purchase some footage from you?

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes sir. Shoot me an email at info@schuylerphoto.com

  • @RafaelMartinez-es6we
    @RafaelMartinez-es6we 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beauty and Sadness..what else is there, to improve High Quality Photography?
    God's mother nature. Lets be sharp and Good.. while we can. At least we are able to see and focused each other..at a distance.
    Don't overexposed your feelings...we all have same
    background and..actually kodachrome, doesn't exist
    Anymore. God Bless all.
    Gpà.

  • @michaelesq.atpcfii.9862
    @michaelesq.atpcfii.9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its empty because it's likely 6am on a Sunday morning.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was early but definitely significantly less crowded than normal. This shot over 3 days.

  • @RSTI191
    @RSTI191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks apocalyptic..

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Felt it too! Very strange times in a city that I hope we never repeat.

    • @RSTI191
      @RSTI191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SchuylerOrtega
      I grew up there, I know how busy it can be..

  • @pgmccarron
    @pgmccarron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of top of buildings and seems to be filmed at about sunrise IMO

  • @fdr8343
    @fdr8343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The empty city?

  • @ilisonikolituiviti1021
    @ilisonikolituiviti1021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone lives there?👻👀

  • @michaeldemarco7882
    @michaeldemarco7882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw my Drug Dealer standing on the corner

  • @litlemonkeyful
    @litlemonkeyful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I was wondering like what are the rules and regulations of flying around in Boston I’d like to find out thank you.

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple question, large answer. All of Boston proper is within 5 miles of Logan so you need airspace approval everywhere. There is a grid system over the city and you can request up to the max height in each grid with little effort using an app like KittyHawk (the grid system is called LAANC if you want to Google it). If you want to fly above that height or in a grid that is a no fly zone (aka 0 altitude) you need permission from Logan and it’s a little bit longer process. I had increased altitude for every location in my video and a few are no fly zones (like near the Zakim) but I have authorizations for there as well.

  • @joekeith8832
    @joekeith8832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you forgot to include the derelict homeless wandering junkies out everywhere

  • @Therealgmurder
    @Therealgmurder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I used A few parts from this sorry did not ask before I will credit u in the info for my next video dropping 2morrow

    • @michaelholzwarth5450
      @michaelholzwarth5450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro that’s not how it works .. Schuyler should be compensated.... therealGThief

    • @SchuylerOrtega
      @SchuylerOrtega  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is like stealing a TV from Best Buy and then going on their site and letting them know you stole it but you’re really happy with the picture quality. As an artist I’m surprised you’d take someone’s work and use it without permission. It’s copyright infringement