Alexander Heilner's inspiration for his aerial landscape photo series comes from the result of melding together the artificial and natural. When on the ground, it is difficult to distinguish this distinction, but from an aerial point of view, Heilner shows us the stunning contrast.
Heilner's photographs also remind us that incredible urban and suburban design and construction is extremely complex and structured. Taken from the point of view of an airplane, the pictures provide viewers with an alternate perception of the space we inhabit. Also, the juxtaposition of sand and water against man-made structures further reinforce Heilner's artificial and natural dichotomy.
Heiler's curiosity of the visual impact of land use has taken him to eight US states, as well as the United Arab Emirates.
Surreal Aerial Photography
These Images Capture the Intersection of Artificial and Natural
Trend Themes
1. Aerial Photography - There is an opportunity to use drone technology to capture unique and previously unseen aerial perspectives for industries such as real estate, construction, and cinematography.
2. Urban Design - There is potential for urban planners and architects to incorporate natural and organic elements into their designs to create stunning and surreal landscapes, as seen in Heilner's photographs.
3. Artificial-natural Dichotomy - With a growing focus on environmental sustainability and conscious consumerism, there is an opportunity for industries to create products and services that blend artificial and natural elements in innovative ways.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate professionals can incorporate aerial photography and videos into their marketing strategies to showcase properties in a unique and captivating way.
2. Construction - Construction companies can utilize aerial photography to accurately survey sites, track progress, and identify potential issues before they arise.
3. Travel and Tourism - The travel industry can leverage surreal aerial photography to promote destinations in a new and compelling way.