REGINA DEL MARE

Lake Como has always painted a breathtaking tableau with its crystal-clear waters and surrounding mountains. But on that day, it was about to offer a scene that was straight out of a dream.

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From the corner of my eye, I noticed the glint of polished mahogany and chrome - a Riva boat, an icon of Italian luxury, preparing to refuel. An idea sparked instantly. A vision of capturing this embodiment of elegance from an angle not many had seen before - from above. The overhead perspective, I imagined, would juxtapose the boat's sleek design against the expansive, shimmering blue of Lake Como.

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Without a second thought, I sprinted to my hotel room, grabbed my drone, and dashed back out. The drone hummed to life and ascended swiftly, cutting through the clear Italian sky. I piloted it, chasing the Riva, my eyes fixed on the screen, ensuring I captured that perfect frame.

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But then, a moment of sheer panic - the drone lost connection. My heart raced as I envisioned it plunging into the waters of Como, the dream image lost forever. Time seemed to stretch infinitely, each second heavy with anticipation.

And then, like a loyal pet, the drone emerged back into range, carrying with it the very picture I had envisioned. The Riva, in all its splendor, gliding gracefully on the azure canvas of Lake Como.

 

"Como's Elegance" stands as a testament to moments of serendipity, when nature and machine dance together in perfect harmony, and dreams take flight.

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