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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.

Eastwood Lock
Along the river.

The Fog Is Rising
Rain looming over the greens.

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

Sunny Twin Island
Twin islands side by side.

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

EADS – Astrium

Plage des Sableaux
Getting ready for a ride.

Maxi Dopero

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

River Danube

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

Praia de Ipanema
Beach and business.

Rotunda
The circular rooftop of a building.

Ilet a caret
Beautiful photo of an island.

Frozen farms
Farms during autumn.

Calandbridge
Over the bridge.

River Isar
River going through a populated area.

Arbor Low Henge
Stones and greens.

Fort Honswijk
Building by the stream.

Couple Sunbathing Beside The Pagoda
Pagoda during the winter.

Colourful
Flowers by the roundabout.

Groyne
By the sea.

Circus
The canopy of a circus from above.

Latona Fountain
A majestic fountain viewed from above.

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

Ring of Brodgar Orkney Islands Scotland
Ring by the sea.

Donjon de Chambois

Neuaubing
A peaceful neighbourhood.

Floodplain
Green and more green.

Heart Island
Heart shaped island.

Slains Castle
Antique castle viewed from above.

Beehive-Like
Beehive buildings.

Yinyang
Green yin and yang.

Ocean City
Of fun fairs and football.

Modern Roundabout
Roundabout.

Nature Scenes
Mountains and ice.

Oasis
Greenery in the middle of the desert.

Speed
A speedboat causing a ripple in the ocean.

Angle Parking
Buses parking.

Windmills Oud-Zuijlen
Antique styled windmills.

Self Portrait with Large Rock
On the rocks.

Totnes and the River Dart
Mini island in the neighbourhood.

MS Jan Plezier in Aa
Cruising by.

Free Kick
Players lining up for a freekick.


5 comments
Seize Design says:
Mar 28, 2012
this is amazing because aerial photos always belong to professional photographs.
Antonio says:
Apr 6, 2012
In Spain more examples in http://www.aerofotografia.es / @foto_aerea