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Aerial photographs of London by Jason Hawkes

Renowned aerial photographer Jason Hawkes loves to travel over London by helicopter, capturing landmarks and points of interest from above.

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Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

He's specialised in the creative discipline for more than 20 years and has produced over 35 books, showcasing his fascinating aerial shots from locations across the globe.

Of course, shooting from above shows places from an entirely new perspective and he especially loves the images that are very abstract where it's hard to determine what they are.

"I find it more interesting to shoot abstract, art formed images of things that are natural or manmade which you don't know are there until you happen to fly over them. Shooting icons like the London Eye at night is really great and it's lit up beautifully so you can create some really interesting patterns that you are not quite aware of when you are on the ground."

Discover more of his work at Jasonhawkes.com.

Aerial view of fishing boats with blue hulls arranged in diagonal rows on dark teal water
Aerial view of swimmers scattered across bright turquoise water in a swimming pool
Aerial view of a curved waterside path with visitors scattered across surrounding green lawns and trees
Aerial view of a busy London public square with crowds of people scattered across paved areas and surrounding streets, shot from directly above
Aerial view of a densely packed crowd of thousands of people filling a London street and plaza from above
Aerial view of London's City district showing iconic skyscrapers including the Gherkin, with the Thames winding through the cityscape beneath hazy skies
Aerial view of a circular airport terminal with a smiley face design, surrounded by parked aircraft and ground vehicles at night
Aerial view of a distinctive building with a geometric steel lattice roof structure and colourful façade panels in yellow, red and teal, surrounded by London's dense urban landscape
Aerial view of railway tracks with yellow platform lines and scattered passengers waiting on multiple platforms
Aerial view of green fields divided by intersecting roads and pathways, with scattered trees and figures visible on the ground below
Aerial view of London's illuminated City skyline at dusk with the Thames, skyscrapers and buildings lit by warm golden light
Aerial view of central London at sunset showing St Paul's Cathedral, the River Thames with multiple bridges, and the city skyline bathed in golden light
Aerial view at dusk of London's illuminated skyscrapers with the Thames winding through the cityscape and a pink-lit building in the foreground
Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes shoots from a helicopter window, camera in hand, with a suburban landscape visible far below
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