Drones in the sky

From a burning river in Iceland and a pond in Australia to the beautiful colours of Canary Islands and the water lilies of Kerala, here's what our planet looks like from the sky. A few brilliant shots from the Drone Photo Awards.

Aerial View

The Exhausted Lungs Of Earth

by Ignacio Medem

The Colorado River basin has been severely impacted by a combination of poor management and prolonged drought, reaching a critical point of no return. The intricate patterns formed by the water, metaphorically resembling the lungs of the Earth, have depleted and are teetering on the edge of collapse.

WARRIOR

by Hugo Hebbe

A leatherback turtle, the world's largest sea turtle, is captured by a drone returning to the sea after having spent several laborious hours laying eggs on a beach in French Guiana.

Upside Down

by Jonas Hoffmann

In this picture, one can see a moor landscape. One could think that if looked into the water, there are plenty of stars in the reflection from the sky. In reality, these are just leaves.

Cross The Filed

by Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy

Women captured harvesting grass in a field in Thang Binh, Quang Nam, Vietnam. Winds blowing through the grass create beautiful shapes. This grass is harvested to be used as raw materials for such handcrafted objects as hats, bags and more.

Cloud Inversion

by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

"The crater kept spewing out lava in quantities never seen before in the months prior. The huge eruptions stopped and left the crater coated in fresh lava. At the same time, fog started engulfing the area which made for this dreamy and surreal photograph," says the photographer about the shot.

Mosaic Aloft

by Marco Bottigelli

The coloured terraces of the Canary Islands seen from above appear like a vibrant mosaic. They are a result of a tax system that encouraged building on top of existing structures, as well as the region's architectural and cultural influences, resulting in vibrant and practical outdoor living spaces.

Swim In The Stars

by Krzysztof Krawczyk

Under the heavy clouds, thousands of dry leaves glisten like stars from this vantage point, while gentle waves ripple beneath. A bride and groom find themselves in a boat adorned with beautiful flowers, creating a truly romantic scene.

LILIES, LILIES EVERYWHERE

by Savadmon

Avalachamveettil

Malarikkal is a jewel in Kerala. When water lilies greet this terrain, a carpet of pleasant pink envelops the entire region in a breathtaking formation that is hard to explain in mere words.

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