Red Hook. Ever heard of it? Quirky neighborhood on the west side of Brooklyn, between Upper Bay and Carroll Gardens? Yea, so I droned Red Hook and for the first time since becoming a licensed private pilot, I felt vibes at high altitude.

Unlike any neighborhood I have ever stepped foot in, Red Hook has polarizing quietness. No train goes there so you would never arrive in Red Hook on accident. And it is literally located in the cut. Seriously, Red Hook is its own peninsula.

Despite, this untouched neighborhood is intriguing. Shipping yards, warehouses. Waterfront views staring directly at Lady Liberty. New developments on Conover and Van Brunt Street. Chocolate factories. Distilleries. Widow Jane, I see you.

Ugh, that depth of field in wide drone stills. Just nasty. So unfair.

Hello Red Hook. You mind if I go on an aerial field trip with you?

Cobblestone streets mixed with pre-war buildings. Industrial feels

Murals depicting the blue-collar mentality this hood was built on.

Drone tilt-shift is here to stay. Oh my, look at the cute toy cars.

Red Hook, do I sense a real estate boom in your future? Hmm.

Hard Place

After experiencing the freezing windy coast of Red Hook while filming, I took refuge inside Food Bazaar, a massive grocery store that feeds the neighborhood. In this moment, I had a bone to pick with Red Hook. Because, cold AF.

After thawing off, I became more open to what this neighborhood has to offer. I walked down Van Brunt and stumbled upon a plant shop, where I now get most of my house plants. Then I spotted art galleries and boutique eateries.

The winds of Upper Bay pushed me more inland where I was exposed to the vibes of Red Hook. At first, the desolate silence on these streets caught me off guard. Because, New York. Once I embraced this area, I became one with the vibes.