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Rocket
by Yuriy Stolypin


Captured after months of meticulous planning and waiting for the perfect weather conditions, this shot showcases Europe's tallest skyscraper as seen from the highest vantage point achievable with the drone.

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Runner up

Bridge brings into the city
by Xu Zhang


Guiyang City, located in Guizhou Province, China, is nestled within a karst landform region. Its urban landscape boasts numerous towering buildings and elevated bridges that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding mountainous terrain.

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Highly commended

WHAT REMAINS
by Carol Guzy


A neighborhood lies in ruins after Russian bombardment during the invasion of Ukraine in Irpin, Ukraine on May 7, 2022. Residents have lost lives, homes, community, and personal belongings.

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Highly commended

Village under snow
by Hüseyin Karahan


The village of Kargapazari in the Bingol province of Turkey is blanketed with a layer of white snow during the intense winter season. From an aerial drone perspective, the village resembles an abstract painting.

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Highly commended

Jiashao Bridge
by Sheng Jiang


The river carves out large, tree-like ravines on the mudflat, while the Jiashao Bridge extends into the East China Sea, resembling a Chinese dragon in the ocean.

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Commended

parking harmony
by Pavan Sakaram


Fishing boats anchored in Uppada, a village in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Uppada Beach, a beautiful destination on India's eastern coast.

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Commended

An early winter wonderland morning
by Maksym Gogolyev


This drone-captured image reveals Neuschwanstein Castle in the serene light of an early winter morning. Surrounded by a blanket of pristine snow, the castle's majestic silhouette stands out against the tranquil landscape, evoking a sense of enchantment and wonder.

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Commended

Head wearing headphones
by Sebastian Piórek


A view of an open pool on the south side of Poland unexpectedly echoes the shape of a head wearing headphones. This image invites viewers to appreciate the playful intersection of everyday leisure and imaginative forms, spotlighting the unexpected beauty found in communal spaces.

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Commended

Floating fruits market
by Azim Khan Ronnie


Boats fan out from a stretch of river bank, creating a floating market selling an array of fresh fruit. This is a floating market of seasonal fruits such as jackfruit, pineapple, mango, lemon, black plum, banana, and guava at Rangamati, Bangladesh.

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Flower petals boats
by Amal Alameer


On the banks of the river in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, boats are lined up in turn waiting for customers wishing to move to the other side of the river, while some boats remain waiting in groups forming what look like flower petals from above.

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Commended

Storm Outpouring
by Jim Picôt


This storm was absolutely incredible. The interplay of rain and sunlight created breathtaking scenes with dramatic storm clouds and ethereal light. It truly blew my mind. A storm I can't stop revisiting.

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Snowy circuit
by Jeremiasz Gadek


The photo shows a wooden labyrinth after fresh snowfall, located in northern Poland. Surprisingly, the winter landscape transformed it into something that resembles a gigantic integrated circuit, offering an entirely new look at a seemingly familiar object.

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Planetary Intersection
by Haofang Yan


Viewing Times Square from the skies reveals a grand spectacle where paths converge in a display of light, motion, and human endeavor. This aerial snapshot captures the vibrant pulse of New York City, where the world's paths intersect beneath the glow of neon dreams.

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