We, humans, are creatures of the land. We can’t fly – we don’t have wings. Neither can we swim underwater – our lungs aren’t built for that. Yet, we are curious about the unknown. We need to able to see it – what is beyond us – with our own eyes. Hence the inventions of aeroplanes and drones, submarines and ships. Aerial photographers let you see into their world. They not only capture images of the earth from the skies but also let us see the world in a way we don’t usually get to experience it.
By definition, Aerial photography is a capturing image of the Earth’s surface from the its atmosphere with cameras mounted on helicopters, aircrafts, etc. Or in simpler terms, photographing the surface of the Earth from a height. For the most part, Aerial photography is used for mapping purposes, giving valuable information about the topography, geology, soil and vegetation among other things. But there are also aerial photographers who do it to express their artistic vision.
The Short List
And we bring you two such photographers to showcase their breath-taking shots!
First up, we have Veeresh R T from Bangalore, handling the Instagram account @Veereshphotography. A freelance photographer by profession, he practices, portrait photography, wedding photography, etc. But his aerial photographs are simply spectacular. Extremely vibrant, they are beautiful to look at. His skills and technical talent is clearly visible in these images.
Today, drone technology has given photographers a whole new perspective. And this can be seen in the unique work of Akash Madhavan. Madhavan is an engineer, photographer and also a drone pilot. So, to one’s surprise, the images he captures are magnificent!
Being a drone pilot gives him immense control and advantage while getting the perfect shot. And all his shots are perfect! Whether he’s capturing the image of a parking lot, the bright blue ocean, or the highways with barren lands on the side, he makes it look splendid. Only talent, skills and technique can capture moments the way he does.
