The series is an aerial exploration of Vietnam's traditional professions, many of which have been passed down through generations for over 500 years. Captured from above using a drone, each photograph showcases not only the intricate patterns and details of these time-honored crafts but also the striking, dominant colors that define their essence. The collection celebrates the interplay of color, culture, and craftsmanship, offering a fresh perspective on Vietnam's cultural heritage.
This series follows the rare giants of Sri Lanka—mature male tuskers that now make up less than 2% of the island’s elephant population. As Sri Lanka holds nearly 10% of all Asian elephants, protecting these tuskers and their vital genes is crucial. These majestic bulls, seen here in diverse moments of wild life, face growing threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and intensifying human-elephant conflict. Preserving their existence means safeguarding the future of a keystone species—and a symbol of strength in Asia’s dwindling wilderness.
Nilmini's aerial imagery is inspired by how Indigenous Australians lived on the land and by their art. As a water engineer, she is also searching for water in the landscape. In the Australian outback, water is life and hence waterholes were sacred. They were shared with the animals that lived there and were often the places where Aboriginal Australians would gather for a 'corroboree.' This included dance, music, costumes and body decorations. People would travel from near and far to gather for such occasions.
For three years, Sebastian has documented landfills, capturing images that reveal waste piling up at an alarming rate. These views expose the unsettling reality of a world consumed by trash. What once seemed like isolated dumps now spreads endlessly, forming landscapes where refuse dominates. The abstract beauty of these patterns contrasts sharply with the grim truth they hold, mirroring a future where nothing remains but waste. It serves as a call to rethink consumption and embrace sustainability before our world is buried under its own excess.
Hong Kong is truly an urban heaven for photographers, offering a dynamic blend of modern skyscrapers, vibrant street life, and stunning landscapes. Normally, Reinier keeps his camera steady, with both feet planted on the ground, capturing the city’s pulse from street level. However, this time, he decided to take a different approach: he launched his drone to soar above the city, exploring new perspectives and uncovering the hidden beauty of urban patterns that often go unnoticed from the ground. The aerial views revealed a breathtaking symmetry, from the intricate grid of streets to the stunning patterns formed by its high-rise architecture.
The bottom-net fishing profession, known as 'offshore bottom netting,' has been practiced for hundreds of years in Trà Vinh province, especially in the coastal areas of Cầu Ngang and Duyên Hải. This traditional occupation is a major source of livelihood for local fishermen, who rely on it to harvest valuable marine resources. The fishermen perform skillful movements called 'bạn chòi,' similar to acrobatics on ropes, which are essential for handling the nets. Despite the many hardships and dangers involved in offshore bottom-net fishing, this profession continues to be passed down through generations.
Most of the land was carried away. Some of the land was blown away. And abstract sculptures are what is left. Monuments to the unknown reality of a deep past. Remaining testimony of ancient processes we can’t understand, written in languages one can’t read. Forms shaped by time, wind, and the slow erosion of what once was solid ground. Their surfaces bear the marks of countless seasons, their contours the result of forces long gone silent. They stand, isolated and unchanging, offering no explanations—only the quiet presence of history turned into landscape.
Seen from above, this series captures a grey heron colony in ancient oaks across South Bohemia’s wetlands. Dozens of woven nests dot dense green foliage like floating isles, where herons exchange courtship bows, build nests and guard chicks. Shifting light and gathering clouds cast stark contrast between sleek plumage and gnarled bark, while glimpses of water reflections beneath punctuate each frame. Juxtaposing communal rookeries and lone sentinels, the images evoke nature’s cycles and fleeting beauty.
An examination of national symbols reveals a distinct prevalence of flag display within the United States. This phenomenon appears to intensify in correlation with periods of societal division and discord. The flag is utilized to express a range of sentiments, including national pride, dissent, calls for solidarity, and as a symbol of political opposition. From a design perspective, the American flag's intricate composition of stars, stripes, and colors presents a visually compelling focal point, particularly when observed through aerial photography. Consequently, photographic depictions of the flag in the American context are subject to varied interpretations, especially among individuals who historically identify with the flag but now perceive its symbolism with increased complexity.
In Gaza, war has taken on a new dimension. Drones roam above the chaos, revealing a different picture than the face-to-face combat we are used to seeing. This distant view transforms the war into an almost scientific object, detached from raw emotion. It allows for a cold analysis of troop movements, patterns of destruction, and tactical maneuvers. This shift, from close-quarters to a bird's-eye view, raises philosophical questions about how technology, despite its military efficacy, alters our perception of human suffering.
