"From Houses to Horizons: Capturing Real Estate and Adventure with Drone Photography at Tomé Hill"

Intro: A View from the Sky

"What if your next real estate listing could include cinematic aerial views of a dramatic volcanic landmark? At Horizon Lens LLC, we recently conducted a drone‑powered real estate shoot on the slopes of Tome Hill, Los Lunas, New Mexico pairing property highlights with sweeping views of Los Lunas, the Rio Grande Valley, and historical vistas."

The Geological and Cultural Canvas: Why Tome Hill Works

• Geological Heritage: Tome Hill is the remnant of a Pliocene‑era volcano, formed roughly 3.5 million years ago, rising some 400 feet above the floodplain dogofthedesertNew Mexico Magazine.

• Spiritual and Historical Significance: A sacred landmark since prehistoric times, featuring petroglyphs, crosses, and an active Good Friday pilgrimage tradition. It also served as a guidepost along the historic Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, New Mexico Magazine, National Park Service, New Mexico History Museum Blog, and Wikipedia.

• Scenic Vistas: From the summit, you can see Ladron Peak, the Manzano and Sandia Mountains, the Magdalena range, and surrounding communities. Get Outside ABQ.

Process Highlights: How We Captured the Shoot

1. Scouting & Planning

   • Used satellite maps and elevation tools to identify vantage points around Tome Hill.

   • Permitted access confirmed—Tome Hill is private land, part of the Tomé land grant, but open to guests.

2. Gear & Setup

   • Employed a DJI Mini 3 Pro (or similar) for both high-res stills and video flyovers.

   • Deployed ND filters, extra batteries, and obstacle avoidance features for safe, smooth footage.

3. Shooting Strategy

   • Shot real estate exteriors during golden hour for warm highlights.

   • Followed with ascending drone shots from the valley up to the crest of Tome Hill — blending property into landscape.

   • Captured summit panoramas for dramatic context and scale.

4. Post-Production

   • Edited RAW images and log-profile footage to enhance color, clarity, and highlight historic textures.

   • Created a promotional aerial video combining real estate and adventure footage for social media.

Call to Action

Interested in leveraging the dramatic beauty of Tome Hill for your next property listing? At Horizon Lens LLC, we specialize in crafting aerial storytelling that blends real estate, history, and landscape.
Get in touch now to schedule an aerial tour from the valley to the summit—and elevate your next listing.