What you see from the left, right, front and back is different from what you will see from above. Aerial photography brings the profession to a higher level, literally speaking. The world and all its contents look amazingly different if it viewed from above. By looking down from above, photographers will be able to see designs, patterns and texture that cannot be viewed from other vantage points.

In theory, aerial photography is defined as taking photographs of the ground from an elevated position. There are many ways to get the camera in an aerial position for this form of photography. Firstly introduced in the 1800′s, the first aerial photographs were taken from hot air balloons. But with new technology and equipment, aerial photographs have a wider variety and more angles compared to its predecessors. The image can be captured by the photographer from a platform higher than the subject, or the camera can be mounted on aircrafts, helicopter, balloons, kites and other aerial vehicles. In a capsule, aerial photography lets you view the world from a bird’s eye view.

Besides as a hobby for photographers, aerial photography is also very important in various business sectors. Many organisations require images to be viewed from above. Land use planning, movie productions, surveillance, environmental studies, architecture plans and other duties require extensive use of aerial photography. There is always a demand for aerial photography and sometimes, professional photographers get a hefty pay for taking aerial images for organisations and companies. Does this get you interested in taking up aerial photography? We surely hope so.

Aerial photography is rousing as it provides a view of the world from a perspective that man is not used to. From works of nature like rivers, mountains and forests to man made structures like cities, towns, skyscrapers and ports, each area delivers its own unique feel to aerial photography. Viewing photographs taken from above lets you amaze at the wonders that God and man has created over the years.

In this article, we present to you a collection of inspiring examples of aerial photography from all around the globe. Professional photographers have spent a lot of time, effort and money to capture these stunning images of Mother Nature and also man made structures. We sincerely hope you enjoy the collection of aerial photography below.

Gärtnerplatz

A circular park.
Gärtnerplatz

Eastwood Lock

Along the river.
Eastwood Lock

The Fog Is Rising

Rain looming over the greens.
The Fog Is Rising

Green island, home of Robinson

Tiny Island in the middle of nowhere.
Green island, home of Robinson

Sunny Twin Island

Twin islands side by side.
Sunny Twin Island

Le fort de l’Ilet à Tatihou

Greenery by the beach.
Le fort de l'Ilet à Tatihou

EADS – Astrium

EADS - Astrium

Plage des Sableaux

Getting ready for a ride.
Plage des Sableaux

Maxi Dopero

Maxi Dopero

Foire de Pâques à Caen

Round and round the ferris wheel goes.
Foire de Pâques à Caen

River Danube

River Danube

USACE continues construction on Air Force projects at Vogelweh

Volgelweh city.
USACE continues construction on Air Force projects at Vogelweh

Praia de Ipanema

Beach and business.
Praia de Ipanema

Rotunda

The circular rooftop of a building.
Rotunda

Ilet a caret

Beautiful photo of an island.
Ilet a caret

Frozen farms

Farms during autumn.
Frozen farms

Calandbridge

Over the bridge.
Calandbridge

River Isar

River going through a populated area.
River Isar

Arbor Low Henge

Stones and greens.
Arbor Low Henge

Fort Honswijk

Building by the stream.
Fort Honswijk

Couple Sunbathing Beside The Pagoda

Pagoda during the winter.
Couple Sunbathing Beside The Pagoda

Colourful

Flowers by the roundabout.
Colourful

Groyne

By the sea.
Groyne

Circus

The canopy of a circus from above.
Circus

Latona Fountain

A majestic fountain viewed from above.
Latona Fountain

I can see our house from here

Residences and companies in an area.
I can see our house from here

Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands Scotland

Ring by the sea.
Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands Scotland

Donjon de Chambois

Donjon de Chambois

Neuaubing

A peaceful neighbourhood.
Neuaubing

Floodplain

Green and more green.
Floodplain

Heart Island

Heart shaped island.
Heart Island

Slains Castle

Antique castle viewed from above.
Slains Castle

Beehive-Like

Beehive buildings.
Beehive-Like

Yinyang

Green yin and yang.
Yinyang

Ocean City

Of fun fairs and football.
Ocean City

Modern Roundabout

Roundabout.
Modern Roundabout

Nature Scenes

Mountains and ice.
Nature Scenes

Oasis

Greenery in the middle of the desert.
Oasis

Speed

A speedboat causing a ripple in the ocean.
Speed

Angle Parking

Buses parking.
Angle Parking

Windmills Oud-Zuijlen

Antique styled windmills.
Windmills Oud-Zuijlen

Self Portrait with Large Rock

On the rocks.
Self Portrait with Large Rock

Totnes and the River Dart

Mini island in the neighbourhood.
Totnes and the River Dart

MS Jan Plezier in Aa

Cruising by.
MS Jan Plezier in Aa

Free Kick

Players lining up for a freekick.
Free Kick