Cameron Lofton: Flight & Frame

9B-N.Y. City

N.Y. Bureau of Engineering

1924

This historical aerial photo of New York City was commissioned by the N.Y. Bureau of Engineering in 1924. It captures the view of Staten Island from the ealry 20th century. This photo also doubles as a sectional map of New York City, being its original purpose. It displays how New York has changed drastically in a century, while also being indicative of the advancements and improvements made thus far in drone photography.

Aerial View of the former Christian Science Church by University of Southern California

Matthew Kohnen

This aerial photograph taken by Matthew Kohnen, captures the former Christian Science Church from above, highlighting its copper dome which gleams from the setting sun. The view from the drone showcases the church’s magnificent architecture while also highlighting the complex design of the dome.

Geometric Landcsape 05

Matthias Hauser

2018

The photograph features a minimalist aerial view of a rural area, where fields are separated by paths which all converge at a singular tree. Taken from above with a drone, the composition of this piece emphasizes the relationship between natural and man-made elements in and throughout nature of the world.

Palm Trees, Bekal, Kerala, India

Caleb Kenna

2018

Inside this photo taken from Caleb Kenna’s India Revisited: 2000-2020 series, rows of palm trees are stretched across Kerala’s luxuriant landscape. Captured by a drone in the air, this photograph showcases the alignment of the palm trees.

Flying Over the Line 8

Tomas van Houtryve

2018

Flying Over The Line 8 provides a bare visual of the border between the United States and Mexico. It shows a wave being split by the border along the beach as it comes in.

Whale Mother and Child

Jordan Lerma

2018

In this aerial photograph,marine scientist Jordan Lerma captures a moment where a whale and its offspring are gliding together in the water. The image shows the calf close to its mother’s side moving in unison.

Poacher In Grass

Air Shepherd

2018

In this photograph, a suspected poacher lies in the tall grasses of Africa, totally unaware of the drone flying above. Taken by Air Shepherd, this image illustrates the illegal activity of poaching in African reserves.

Dreamlike Spacescape

Reuben Wu

2018

This image showcases a unique landscape which features circular land structures and ring-like formations. These geometric patterns inspire a theme of mystery.

Self Portrait Over City

George Steinmetz

2018

Inside this self-portrait, George Steinmetz is paragliding over the ancient city of Shibam, Yemen. This vantage point offers a unique view of the city.

Loiza After Hurricane Maria

Ricardo Arduengo

2018

This aerial photograph features the city of Loiza, Puerto Rico. It depicts blue tarps covering resident’s rooftops, highlighting the impact of the hurricane on the local communities.

Spellbound

Lijah Hanley

Spellbound features a stunning view of shipwrecks along the coast of Brisbane, Australia situated in a zig-zag like pattern. Taken from a helicopter flight, this aerial perspective offers a unique view to see the intricate pattern from above.

Desert Roads

Liam Collens

2020

This image depicts two roads in the middle of the desert. The tree separates one of the roads temporarily. Around the roads, the paths of bike tracks also create patterns in the bright sand.

Valparaiso Inequality

Johnny Miller

Tightly packed houses for middle and lower class families mar the natural landscape in this image. While visually interesting, this image highlights the wealth disparity in Chile.

Informal Dwellings in Port Manila

Johnny Miller

The sun setting over the water creates a dramatic and stunning photo. In reality, the colorful cubes surrounding the port are actually man made shelters for many.

Sunrise Over Dusty Swakopmund

Johnny Miller

This image reveals the country, Namibia’s, development amidst a desert. wasteland. Rows of formal housing are nicely scattered next to the pipeline.

Homeless Camp Adjacent to Silicon Valley

Johnny Miller

Silicon Valley is a popular area in California, where many tech companies reside. Ironically, right across from one of the wealthiest, Facebook, lies a homeless camp encompassed by shrubland.

Hobe Lagoon 1

Richard Auger

The Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge Beach, Atlantic Ocean, Indian River, Peck Lake, and boat ramp are captured in this image. The panoramic encompasses all of the beautiful sunset and its reflections in the water.

Over The Alligator

Richard Auger

In the middle of the beautiful blue water of Florida Keys lies the Alligator Reef Lighthouse. It is named after an anti-Piracy vessel which wrecked nearby in 1822.

Pink Footed Geese Meeting the Winter

Terje Kolaas

2021

In an expanse of white, wintry conditions, the vast number of geese stand out. Only faintly in the distance can nearby trees be seen, explaining why so many are in flight or on the ground.

Duoyishu Terraces

Ran Tian

2021

The Duoyishu Rice Terraces create a stunning watercolor-esque effect on the landscape. The buildings nearby reflect these beautiful colors, making a cohesive image.

Volcano Show

Oleg Rest

2021

Patterns of lava from a volcanic explosion stream down amidst gray and black rock. It is dangerously compelling.

Sheep In Congress

Yoel Robert Assiag

2021

This image reveals clusters of sheep in a dry, grassy area. Their white wool stands out among the brown surroundings.

Poisoned River

Gheorghe Popa

2021

A beautiful blue river is painted with streams of pollution. It is beautiful but speaks on how we pollute our environment negatively.

Bank of Buriganga

Md Tanveer Hassa Rohan

2021

These colorful boats along the bank reflect the culture of the people who use and own them. When clustered together, they almost resemble the petals of a flower.

Melting Ice Cap

Florian Ledoux

2021

This photograph depicts a stark contrast between two states of matter: liquid and solid. It also has a political air regarding global warming because the ice is melting and joining the nearby sea.