Amazing Aerial Magazine

An image of a sandstone butte in Utah, USA. One of Armand’s many beautiful landscapes, which combine his talent for capturing beautiful nature and sharing his artistic vision. © Amazing Aerial / Armand Sarlangue

The Difficult, Expensive, and Sometimes Soggy Reality of Nature Photography<br><h6>Armand Sarlangue is one of the world’s best aerial landscape photographers, and the latest guest of the Amazing Aerial podcast and masterclass series. However, his life as a travel and landscape photographer is not as glamorous as it seems. He shares some of the more difficult realities of this field with Amazing Aerial Magazine.</H6> community spotlight droning tips Jul 05, 2024

Two snow leopards stride across the snow, Kibber, Himachal Pradesh, India. © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille / Marco Santinelli

Braving the Cold to Photograph the Elusive Snow Leopard<br><h6>Amazing Aerial team member Marco Santinelli traveled for days to photograph the snow leopard in India’s remote Spiti Valley. His photos tell a bigger story about the tenuous coexistence between an elusive species and the local community.</H6> community spotlight environment nature Jun 03, 2024

Photo of an Istrian town from above © Amazing Aerial / Photographer: Igor Zirojević Ziro

Can 21st Century Photographers Build Careers Without Social Media?<br><h6>How can photographers break away from the Instagram game and still build a stable career? Igor Zirojević, a.k.a. Ziro, who spoke in Amazing Aerial’s latest masterclass, has a few tips.</H6> community spotlight droning tips May 13, 2024

A koala sits in a eucalyptus tree in a forest near Brisbane. The animals are endangered due to humans’ increasingly close proximity to their habitat. (photo credit: Francois Detaille) © Amazing Aerial / Francois Detaille

Towards a Better Habitat for Koalas, One Photo At a Time<br><h6>Koalas, Australia’s most adorable mascot, are in danger as humans threaten their habitat. Francois Detaille, Amazing Aerial team member and curator of the photo exhibition “My Future Is In Your Hands,” put his camera to work to raise awareness and pay tribute to koala rescuers in Queensland, Australia.</H6> environment features Apr 19, 2024

Matt’s beautiful landscape images of Iceland, like this aerial view of a volcanic river, fueled his reputation as a top-notch photographer. © Amazing Aerial / Matthew Borowick

One Photographer's Journey to National Geographic<br><h6>Amazing Aerial team member Matthew Borowick’s stunning landscapes of Iceland have been published in top publications—including National Geographic. He shares his journey to one of the best publications in the world in this article and our podcast. </H6> community spotlight droning tips Apr 04, 2024

Amazing Views Presents Women and Drones: Flying Over the Gender Gap<br><h6>Four of Amazing Aerial’s female droners shared their experiences in the male-dominated aerial photography field for our podcast. Over three episodes, we discussed everything from entering the field to their best photography tips.</H6> community spotlight features Feb 29, 2024

The project LIFE Lynx has spent the past few years releasing lynx in Croatia and Slovenia to save the failing population. Amazing Aerial CEO Paul Prescott captured the project’s last release in Croatia for this video story.

Last Lynx Release in Plitvice, Caught on Video<br><h6>The project LIFE Lynx has spent the past few years releasing lynx in Croatia and Slovenia to save the failing population. Amazing Aerial CEO Paul Prescott captured the project’s last release in Croatia for this video story.</H6> nature video stories Nov 24, 2023

Poachers using drones in National Parks

Exclusive Drone Photos From Greater Kruger National Park<br><h6>Anti-poaching laws ban drone photography in South African reserves, but Johan Vandenhecke, one Amazing Aerial photographer, got special authorization to take off.</h6> features nature travel Nov 05, 2023

Mountains peek through a gap in a massive ice formation near the fjords of Semersooq, Greenland. Every iceberg has a different shape, shade, and ice pattern, making each one unique. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Matthew Borowick

Up Close and Personal with Greenland's Icebergs<br><h6>Greenland’s icebergs are massive, beautiful, and due to warming sea ice, endangered. Amazing Aerial photographer Matt Borowick got close to the unpredictable ice formations on an unforgettable trip.</H6> climate features Oct 23, 2023

An aerial view of Šibenik’s St. Nicholas Fortress, which towers over the coastal town on a sunny day. Paul is based in Croatia and has explored much of the country with his drone. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Paul Prescott

The Photographer Who Became An Agency<br><h6>An interview with Paul Prescott, the founder of Amazing Aerial, who started off as a stock photographer and became an agency. We discuss his journey as a travel photographer and as the founder of an agency like no other.</H6> community spotlight droning tips Oct 06, 2023

Last year, Amazing Aerial team member Johan Vandenhecke got a special permit to fly his drone in part of Greater Kruger National Park. We share his journey in a video story including footage from his trip.

Greater Kruger National Park, Caught On Drone Video<br><h6>Last year, Amazing Aerial team member Johan Vandenhecke got a special permit to fly his drone in part of Greater Kruger National Park. We share his journey in a video story including footage from his trip.</H6> nature travel video stories Oct 06, 2023

Fresh lava flows out of a volcanic eruption in Geldingadalur, Iceland. Julia Pertek is based in Iceland and uses her drone to capture the stunning landscapes. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Julia Pertek

Flying Over the Drone Industry's Gender Gap<br><h6>Drone photography is a male-dominated industry, but many women are making a name for themselves in what some people think is a boy’s club. We caught up with some of Amazing Aerial’s female members to talk about their experiences.</H6> community spotlight features Sep 18, 2023

A rock formation in the Nafud region in Saudi Arabia, photographed at sunset. Bastian has spent years exploring the deserts in the region, capturing the diverse landscapes and hidden treasures. © Amazing Aerial / Bastian Brüsecke

A One-Man Flying Machine Over the Sand Dunes<br><h6>Bastian Brüsecke is a photographer with a unique mission: documenting the beautiful landscapes and cultures he encounters while flying over the Arabian and Iranian deserts on a paramotor. We spoke with Bastian, one of Amazing Aerial’s newest members, about his work.</H6> community spotlight droning tips travel Sep 18, 2023

The lynx Kras hops towards the forest after he is released in Plitvice Lakes National Park. © Amazing Aerial / Vedran Slijepčević

The Last Lynx Release in Plitvice, Captured From Above<br><h6>We spoke to the project LIFE Lynx, whose multi-year project includes releasing lynx in parts of Croatia and Slovenia to save the dwindling population from inbreeding. </H6> environment features Apr 06, 2023

Iceland-based Amazing Aerial team member Julia Pertek embarked on a project to capture the country’s glaciers as climate change affects them irreversibly. Here is her journey, now on video

The Waning Majesty of Glaciers, Caught on Video<br><h6>Iceland-based Amazing Aerial team member Julia Pertek embarked on a project to capture the country’s glaciers as climate change affects them irreversibly. Here is her journey, now on video.</H6> climate video stories Apr 03, 2023

An elegant lighthouse graces the island of a luxury resort, Laccadive Sea, the Maldives. The AirPano team has traveled around the world taking aerial photographs using all sorts of tools, from drones to zeppelins. © Amazing Aerial / Photo Credit: AirPano LLC

More Than Drones: The Many Tools of Aerial Photography<br><h6>Most aerial photographers nowadays use drones to take their images, but there are plenty of other methods, from paramotors to airplanes. We spoke to some of our photographers who go beyond drones to take their photos.</H6> community spotlight droning tips Mar 17, 2023

The Soča River in Slovenia. The beautiful tumbling river was one of the rivers affected by the 2022 summer drought, affecting Slovenia’s hydroelectric supply. It is hardly the only river to suffer such a fate, and many will experience the same this upcoming summer. © Amazing Aerial / Paul Prescott

Can Europe's Rivers Withstand Another Dry Winter?<br><h6>After a historic drought in the summer of 2022, Europe experienced an uncharacteristically hot and dry winter. The falling water levels, visible even on drone photos, signal a difficult summer ahead.</H6> climate features nature Mar 10, 2023

Early morning swimmers at Dalebrook tidal pool. Cape Town’s tidal pools attract a passionate community of swimmers who brave the cold water. © Amazing Aerial / Jay Caboz

Eco-Friendly Cape Town Tidal Pools Shine in Drone Photos<br><h6>Cape Town’s tidal pools received a much needed refresher after the city switched to eco-friendly cleaning methods. The result, seen in photos by Amazing Aerial drone photographer Jay Caboz, is a rejuvenated ecosystem and community.</h6> environment features travel Feb 01, 2023

An aerial view of Piazza San Marco, Venice’s most famous attraction. During high season, the iconic old square is sometimes so full of tourists that it is impossible to walk through it. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Bachir Moukarzel

Entry Fees Are Not Enough to Protect Venetian Lagoon<br><h6>Drone photos by Amazing Aerial photographers show the beauty of Venice and its lagoon. The reality on the ground is crowded with day trippers, a problem locals say can’t be fixed with just entry fees.</h6> environment features Jan 26, 2023

Armand’s Siena Drone Award-winning photo, “Big Bang,” captures a secondary fissure erupting in the Fagradalsfjall volcano © Amazing Aerial Agency / Armand Sarlangue

Staying Awake for 24 Hours for the Perfect Aerial Shot<br><h6>Armand Sarlangue won the 2022 Siena Drone Awards with “Big Bang,” a photo of an erupting volcano. Here is what one of Amazing Aerial’s newest photographers had to share about the story behind the photo as well as his career trajectory.</H6> community spotlight droning tips Jan 19, 2023

Aerial view of small fishing boats fishing along the Kaliganga river in Dhaka, Bangladesh. © Amazing Aerial Agency / Azim Khan Ronnie

Beautiful Aerial Images of the Kaliganga River and an Ugly Truth<br><h6>The Kaliganga River forms beautiful patterns and colors when viewed from above. However, when viewed from the ground, the patterns reveal an ugly truth about the falling water levels in all of Bangladesh’s rivers.</h6> features nature Jan 12, 2023

Aerial view of glacier Solheimajokull in south Iceland.

Using Drone Photography to Capture Glaciers' Waning Majesty<br><h6>Iceland-based photographer Julia Pertek is taking aerial photographs of the country’s glaciers before they disappear, preserving a unique record of the massive yet fragile ice formations.</h6> climate features Dec 21, 2022

Aerial view of a jetty in Rovinj, Croatia

Croatia, Through Amazing Aerial's Viewfinder<br><h6>Everyone is talking about Croatia’s football team, but another important team is partially based in Croatia—the Amazing Aerial team! Here is what we want the world to know about Croatia, which many of us call home.</h6> community spotlight travel Dec 15, 2022

The Padma Bridge, Bangladesh. (c) Amazing Aerial

The Impact of Bangladesh's Largest Bridge, From the Air<br><h6>The Padma Bridge was inaugurated on June 25th, 2022, after years of planning. It could have big implications for Bangladesh's infrastructure and economy.</h6> video stories Dec 13, 2022

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