While this post may seem a bit out of the norm compared to the usual subject matter featured here on FlyBoyz, these stunning aerial photos were just too awesome not to be shared. This collection of aerial photographs gives us a pilot’s (or bird’s!) eye view of places from around the world, casting them in a totally new light.
Most of the pictures are of places or things that most of us could easily identify right away. The images illustrate just how much a change in perspective can alter. It’s also worth noting that a few of these sites, like the Pyramids of Giza and the hotels in Dubai, were designed with an aerial perspective in mind. The designs of certain Dubai hotels can only be appreciated fully from above, and some theorize that the Pyramids of Giza were meant to be aligned with the stars in Orion’s Belt.
Most of these photographs were taken from hot-air balloons, helicopters, gliders, or very tall structures. No matter how they were taken, I hope you enjoy the perspective that only a pilot (or a bird!) could otherwise enjoy.
The photos are displayed in both a ‘Gallery’ format (above) for quickly scanning thru them and also in a captioned ‘Light box’ format (below) which allows for zooming in on individual pictures by clicking on them.
Barcelona is the 2nd largest city in Spain and is known for its striking architecture.
An urban park in New York City, Central Park provides many opportunities for entertainment, from sports and boating to performances and a zoo.
Maze at Longleat England
The capital of Mexico is one of the most important financial centers in North America.
The beautiful Italian city of Venice is situated on a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges.
Situated on the Amstel River, Amsterdam was one of the most important ports in the world in the 17th century.
In addition to several pyramids, Giza is also home to the Great Sphinx and ancient temples.
Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the 3 waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls, is one of the most voluminous waterfalls in the world.
Chicago is quite the bustling city – it’s the third most populous in the country and is an international hub for finance and technology.
Each spring, the tulips in The Netherlands turn large parts of the country into a colorful patchwork.
The medieval city center of Bern is surrounded by the Aare River and features a large collection of historic buildings and renaissance fountains.
Most of New Caledonia’s mangrove swamps can be found on the western coast, accounting for 80% of that area. The plants help protect the coastline from cyclones and violent windstorms.
Dubai sits on the emirate’s northern coastline and has become notable for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings.
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea and one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean.
This coastal desert in southern Africa stretches for over 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles).
Situated on the Seine River, Paris is the capital of France and one of the world’s leading business and cultural centers.
This stunning Turkish Valley has a total length of 4,400 meters (14,435 feet).
Shanghai China
Cape Town is famous for its harbor, its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom (a floristic region in South Africa), and for several well-known landmarks.
Moscow Russia
With a recorded history that spans around 3,400 years, Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities,
This coastal seaport is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada.
Now the most populous city in the Maldives, Male was once the King’s Island, where ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled.
Seattle Washington
Vatican City is a walled enclave within Rome, ruled by the Bishop of Rome – the Pope.
The residents of this valley, situated in the heart of a rural district, greatly depend on agriculture.
Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city that’s built along a 3 kilometer (2 mile) stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline.
Rio de Janeiro is a main cultural hub in Brazil and has architecture that dates back to the 16th century.
China is home to many rice terraces that claim the slopes of hilly or mountainous areas. Some spots have been cultivated for over 1000 years.
A Lake in Pomerania Poland
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