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Aerial photography is tricky. Yet, it is particularly important to showcase our earth from an artistic angle. When you appreciate how amazingly those natural phenomenons are formed, you will appreciate how aerial photos can capture down the stunning landscapes via a camera.
Before scrolling down to view some selected fine examples, here reveal and share a piece of treasure first. You will definitely be interested to question “How can you produce a series of aerial photographs?” in the end of this post. Of course, the sky-high angle already tells you that it is not taken by an object that is attached to or supported by solid ground substances.
Now, an airplane or a helicopter is flying cross your mind. You are right! Camera will usually be mounted and controlled from a remote location. Alternatively, photographers will be the passengers and handhold their cameras. Extensive skills are required for both. You must ensure that no wings or other obstacles will be included inside the picture frame if it is operated remotely. Besides, no batophobia for the latter way, which means height phobia. A photographer will have also to be a legal pilot in the same time.
Be creative too. Hot air balloons, kites, parachutes and hang gliders are what can be utilized to produce your aerial collection. Or, what else can you think of?
Here are some interesting facts about aerial photography:
- It is different from satellite imagery. Data shown in Google Earth comes from digital aerial photography. Similar goes to most imagery towns and cities in BBC’s Spooks. They have their own pros and cons, for example aerial photography wins over satellite imagery in terms of image details and weather conditions. Judgment depends on individuals.
- The first aerial photo was taken in Paris, France (1858). Gaspar-Felix Tourachon, who is a balloonist and photographer, is his name.
- There are some universities or schools offering professional aerial photography course. It can be a good career, rather than only hobby and interest. To do the best, you can consider having degree in cartography or getting a pilot license.
- Speaking of career opportunities above, real estate and land surveying companies need this type of professions. Some can be freelancers, who sell their works to travel map or book publications. If you are really talented, you could not exclude the possibility of selling to art museums and galleries.
Like the below 35 examples of aerial photo which successfully unveil our inspiring earth to you all:
Papal Cross
Standing straight in the center, Papal Cross shadow judges a day’s time.
Champlain Bridge
After closure and restoration, Champlain Bridge is yet important as a connection.
Observatory
Observe the observatory from the top.
Cultural Remains
Is this a remain or kid’s drawing?
Classic Car Market
Random does make sense, just as those colorful car roofs and tiny people.
Thermes romains d’Alauna à Valognes
This photo really shows what did history left to us.
Island Of Herrenchiemsee
Awesome mountain range magically becomes backdrop of an island in the middle of Lake Chiemsee.
Museum of Civilization
An undiscovered feeling when this museum is in white during winter times.
Kite Aerial Photography at Berck Kite Festival
Love is floating in the air with a lizard.
Badlands, South Dakota
This shows what you will never realize when landing your feet on ground.
Red Car
A car is quietly driving beside the greenery.
Ars Topiaria
Does you know a maze is actually a simple replication of geometric shapes?
Garden Design
Express your future garden in a different method.
Corner Problems
Locating object in a corner will be a different composition.
Uffington White Horse
See a real horse from the sky, instead of imagining it down there.
Château de Carrouges
This gorgeous building looks as a model on your palm, doesn’t it?
Britannia Yacht Club
It was supposed to be taken during a pre-season so docks are so quiet.
Geoglyph
It has never failed to impress anyone – An art on the land.
Seeon Abbey
Reflection is always a good companion inside a photo.
Breaststroker
You will believe that it is a painting, although it isn’t.
Danube Landscape
Always, there is a photographic intimacy between skies and soils.
Fort-la-Latte à Plévenon
Crystal-blue sea contrasts nicely with brown French castle.
Remains Of Patrol Roads
Old remaining should be captured in its unique way.
Deschenes Rapids
The photo is overwhelmed by the nature beauty of the season.
Dorms
Aerial photographs can do more for a city.
Sculpture By Kunihiko Kato
Something can be as big as you are closer, and as small as you are further.
Asphalt Ribbon
Everyone is driving to wrap the nice forest as a present.
Residencial Conejos
What tells you more about a city, other than aerial landscape?
Parcel Service
Do you feel a sense of peace when looking at it?
Out On The Water
It just wants to make you focusing your eyes on the little blue.
Pumps
Windmill with stream and path sounds more like a fairy tale.
Artificial Beach
Landscape and people are often a perfect combination.
Menkemaborg
A castle has been happening as your dream house.
Rochester Playground
Still remember when is your last time running with joy in the playground?
Mouse and Elephant
End with a funny combination of “Mouse and Elephant”.
