Seeing our communities from overhead is one of the more humbling experiences and this collection of aerial photography examples helps to really pinpoint some of the best ones to date. Whether it's focused on the urban setting or the wilderness, the examples of aerial photography found here can help to actualize ones place on the planet with imagery that truly makes us feel the true size of our being.
A number of the aerial photography examples within this collection focus on urbanization, which is a topic that's widely discussed because of the way it augments the natural landscape without regard for sustainability. If it hasn't been a thought before, the examples as well as those that capture herds of majestic animals might have you becoming enthralled.
59 Aerial Photography Examples
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Smeared Aerial Photography
Matt Molloy’s Sky Photography Shows Beauty Through Haziness
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Aerial Nature Photography
Robert B. Haas Photographs Stunning Scenes From High Above
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Above-Building Photography
Aurelie Curie's Snapshots Are Taken on Top of Buildings
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Aerial Seaside Photography
Photograper Gray Malin Goes Above and Beyond for His Work
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Destruction Demonstrating Eco-Photography
Peter Essick's New Books Shows Environmental Degradation
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African Aerial Photography
Botswana by Zack Seckler Captures Stunning Images of Wildlife
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Foreboding Aerial Photography
Starling Murmurations Create Startling Omens in the Sky
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Frightening Feedlot Photography
Aerial Shots by Mishka Henner Expose Ruined American Agriculture
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Conservationist Aerial Photography
Yann Arthurs-Bertrand's Shots Capture the Planet's Beauty
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Stunning Aerial Crane Photographs
Wei Gensheng Captures the City of Shanghai Like Never Before
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Mesmerizing Aerial Snapshots
Bernhard Edmaier Photographs Extraordinary Global Landscapes
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High Altitude Naked Photography
Aerial Nudes by John Crawford Takes X-Rated Photos from Above
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Celestial Cloud Captures
Rudiger Nehmzow Photographs the Stunning Skies
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Ethereal Aerial Landscape Captures
Highway Interchanges by Peter Andrew is Stunning
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Scenic Landscape Captures
Craig Easton Shoots Awesome Environmental Shots
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Heart-Stopping Skywalk Photography
Vadim Mahora and Vitaly Raskalovym's Aerial Shots are Inspiring
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People-Made Celeb Portraits
Alan Craig Artwork is Created out of People
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Artistic Aerial Pad Portraits
Room Portraits by Menno Aden Give You a Whole New Perspective
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Aerial Urbanite Photography
Adam Magyar Snaps from a Spectacular Bird's Eye View
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Lonesome Traveller Photography
Solitariness by Miro Simko Captures an Abstract World
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Aerial Airport Photography
The Series X-Planation by Hubert Branz Explores the World of Planes
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Submerged City Photography
Nickolay Lamm’s Disaster Photography Depicts a Scary Reality
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Aerial Cityscape Photography
Navid Baraty Photography Explores New York City From Above
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Destroyed Agricultural Photography
Feedlots by Mishka Henner Captures Open Wounds in Landscapes
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Artistic Aerial Photography
Stephan Zirwes Captures the World as One Big Canvas
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Alphabet-Shaped Abodes
The 'X House' by Cadaval & Sola-Morales is a Hilltop Oasis
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Aerial Tweet Maps
Fast Company Design Aerial Maps Reveal Twitter User Data of NYC and London
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Icy Cityscape Photography
Ronnie Yip's Skyscraper Shots Stunningly Capture a Cold Toronto Winter
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Ethereal Aerial Data Maps
The America Revealed Series by PBS Shows the Country's Inner-Workings
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Bird-Perspective Photography
Proud Wanderer by Howard Lau Captures the World from High Above
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Extremely Confined Abode Portraits
These Cramped Apartments Were Taken to Expose a Housing Crisis
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Crowded Urban Apartment Photography
The Society for Community Organization Images Are Cramped
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Sky-High Bubble Ads
The Hubba Bubba Campaign Employs Aerial Photography
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Awesome Aerial Photography
Brett Beyer Captures Rooftop Architectural Images
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Juxtaposed Landscape Photography
Joseph Ford's Aerial Landscape Mashups Combine Different Mediums
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Activism Through Aerial Photography
360° BULGARIA
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Kite Aerial Photography
Charles C. Benton Combines Two Hobbies to Capture Spectacular Views
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Aerial Landscape Photography
Julieanne Kost Observes the Natural World in a Creative Way
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Submerged Storm Pictures
The Stephen Wilkes Photography Captures New Jersey Underwater
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Awesome Aerial Photography
Cameron Davidson Offers a Stunning New Perpsective of the Earth From
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Amphitheater Cemetery Photography
Diestro Photographs Morbid Cemeteries in Hong Kong
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Waning Sunlight-Centered Photography
The National Geographic Golden Hour Series is Glowing
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Massive Beach Sculptures
Sand Rushes is a Huge Design
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Patterned Aerial Photography
'Patterns From Above' is Taken From the Skies
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Elevated Urbanite Captures
The 'Megalopolis: Shanghai' Series is Gritty
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Aerial Airport Photography
Jeffrey Milstein's JFK Pictures Capture Travel Chaos From Above
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Preventative Fire Campaigns
The Anchor by Panasonic Smoke Alarm Ad Stops Them When They're Small
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Twisted Bridge Postcards (UPDATE)
Clement Valla's Confused Google Earth Imagery Gets a Tune Up
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Kite-Captured Landscapes (UPDATE)
Photographer Gerco de Ruijter Shoots Interesting Terrain
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Star-Spangled Landscape Photos
The Reuben Wu Photography Shoot Sees Starry Sights in the States
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Aerial Pageant Pictures
Navid Baraty's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Pictures Are Mid-Air
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Bird's-Eye Soccer Fields
O Campo by Joachim Schmid is Aerial Photography of Brazil's Soccer Fields
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Magnetizing Digital Dome Photos
The 'Dolomites' Photos are Electronically Elevated
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Positive Landscape Art
These Aerial Shots by Jesse Zamjahn Feature Yes Covered Scenery
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Extraordinary Fog Landscape Photography
These Cloud-Covered Landscapes Show the Beauty of Nature
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Peculiar Aerial Field Photography
This Vibrant Rural Photography Series is Shockingly Pretty
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Record-Breaking Aerial Films
This Video Presents 138 Skydivers Breaking a Vertical World Record
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Soccer-Themed Golf Experiences
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Month-Long Airport Photography Exhibitions
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Storytelling Drone Experiences
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Skyline Sports Arenas
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Reimagined Petrochemical Field Projects
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Ultra-Thin Camera Tech
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Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects
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Eco Living Vertical Towers
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Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Satellite-Generated Name Visuals
Your Name in Landsat Uses Earth Imagery to Form Custom Text
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Good City Studio Transforms a Power Plant into Ballers Sports Venue
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Elevated Garden Lofts
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Artistic Lakeside Retreats
Ely Retreat Blends Modern Cabin Living with a Serene Creative Studio
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Otanical Mural Wallpapers
Eterna Nouveau Wallpapers by Astek Feature Full-Wall Art Nouveau Looks
Community Sports Pitches
EA SPORTS FC and LALIGA Opened Its Grassroots Soccer Pitch in the Bronx
AI Photo Generation
Ai4photos Creates Personalized AI Models And Realistic Digital Avatars
Lakefront District Towers
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Forest Lantern Cabins
Casa 6-3 Overlooks Ecuador’s Cloud Forest from an Elevated Structure
AI-Enhanced Bird Baths
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Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes
The Leaf House Interprets Organic Form Within a Rural Landscape
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Architectural Threshold Installations
The Some Kind of Practice Installation Reimagines Courtyards
Waterproof Self-Flying Drones
The Hoverair Aqua Drone Redefines Water-Based Aerial Capture
Sustainable Future Venues
An All-Electric Stadium Plan Sets New Benchmark for Community Sports
Staggered Modern Apartments
OSPA Arquitetura E Urbanismo Reimagines Urban Residential Living
Artful Subterranean Skyspaces
James Turrell's As Seen Below Frames the Sky with a Monumental Dome
Curved Stadium Structures
The Xi’an International Football Centre Creates a New Urban Landmark
Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
Studio Proba Introduces Unbounded Sanctuary in Grand Joy City Mall
Minimal Wildlife Cameras
This Minimal AI Wildlife Camera Concept Uses Embedded Intelligence
Persistent Aerial Intelligence
Kelluu Deploys Autonomous Airships for Continuous Monitoring
Architectural Sports Landmarks
The Xi’an International Football Centre Spotlights Civic Design
Developer-Focused Aerial Imagery Tools
EagleView Offers Free Trial For Customizable Aerial Imagery
Timber Screen Ventilated Homes
House in Corjeum Field by Atelier Roots Home Within Rural Context
Green Roof Residences
Tapestry by Shibanee & Kamal Architects Brings Nature to Rooftops
Elevated Forest Cabins
Columbia River Valley Lookout Lifts Living Spaces Above the Trees
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Glowing Mosaic Offices
YSG Transforms Alémais Office in Sydney with Luminous Globes Detailing
Vibrant Sports Parks
Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park by SoBA Architects Activates Public Space
Hilltop Modern Retreats
The Cloud House Transforms a Hudson Valley Site into a Serene Eco Home
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Photogenic Destination Campaigns
Icelandair is Searching for a Really Bad Photographer
Color Photography Exhibitions
The Profiles in Color Show Presents Works by Andres Valencia
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
AI Baby Photography
Newborn Photography Creates Stunning Baby Images Instantly With AI Tools
3d Printed Lighting Sets
Tierra, Mar Y Aire by Faro Barcelona Explores Circular Material Systems
Design Inspiration Archives
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AI Image Analysis Tools
Geofinder AI Identifies Photo Locations Using Computer Vision
Scenic Sustainable House Designs
ONUS Architecture Studio Presents the Breathtaking Horizon House
Refined Residential Architecture Projects
Min Design Tackles Constrained Urban Spaces
Multisensorial Metropolitan Installations
Edge NYC Shares Interactive, City-Inspired Experiences
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Interactive 3D Mapping Features
Realtor.com's FlyAround is a Helpful Interactive Mapping Feature
Photography Project Series
Still Life Documents Kohshin Finley’s Photographic Work
AI Landscape Design Tools
Landscape Design Transforms Outdoor Spaces Instantly From A Single Photo
Urban Roofscape Projects
Groundscaper's Central Yards Transforms Rooftop Lanes into a Development
Harmonious Aerial Photograph Series
Brad Walls is a Distinctive Voice in Contemporary Photography
Internet Viewing Pavilions
The Internet Observatory Visualizes Connectivity Through Architecture
AI Image Challenges
AI or Real? Test Your Ability To Spot AI-Generated Images
AI Product Photography
Product Perfect by Arlessa Delivers Professional Product Photos Instantly
Instant Trip Planning
Airial Travel Turns Social Inspiration Into Ready-To-Use Travel Plans
Photo Art Tools
Image Painter Transforms Photos Into Creative Digital Artworks
AI Photo Generators
MyPhotoByAI Creates Personalized Professional And Artistic Photos With AI
Migration-Focused Art Exhibitions
The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents a New Exhibition
Giftable Home Portraits
Custom Home Portraits Turn House Photos Into Printable Artwork
Rescue Architecture Concept
Lynx Drone Fortress Envisions Autonomous Mountain Rescue Stations
AI Image Tools
Photo AI Transforms Images Into Artistic Styles Using Advanced AI Models
Drought-Tolerant Rooftop Landscapes
Opus One Revealed Its Redesigned Rooftop Garden
Paper Curvature Lights
Paper Curves Explores Dimensional Gradients Through Photography
Farm Field Community Projects
Practice on Earth & Increments Studio Debut Down in the Clouds
Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
GPS Camera Apps
GeoCam Captures Photos With Automatic GPS, Date, And Time Stamps
Cinematic Location Mappings
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Event-Centric Camping Experiences
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Topology-Conscious Architectural Interventions
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Art Exploration Platforms
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Photography Planning Tools
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Soccer Graphics Libraries
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Floating Canopy Sculptures
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Urban Data Landmarks
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Creative Networking Tools
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Sustainable Country Homes
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Living Mycelium Installations
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Thatched Roof Wildlife Retreats
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Terraced Light Houses
House Under the Poplars Enhances Spatial Flow Around Natural Landscape
Monumental Air Installation
Iwagumi Air Scape Installation Turns Rock Garden into Immersive Art
Global Location Games
EarthGuessr Lets You Explore Satellite Views and Test Geography Skills
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Textured Glass Landmarks
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Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Valley-Inspired Offices
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Aperture Apartment Designs
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Spherical Urban Landmarks
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Immersive Eye Exhibitions
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