Born in Paris, France on March 13, 1946, Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a world-renowned photographer specializing in aerial photography. He didn’t fully realize his talents as a photographer until he was older (early thirties), spending three years in the late 70s, in Kenya living with the Massai tribe and studying the behaviour of a pride of lions. He thus discovered a new passion for photography and the beauty of landscapes when observed from above in hot air balloons. He understood the power of a picture and how to communicate using this means.
Below you will find a small sample of his incredible work, along with a short biography of Yann, and his thoughts on various concepts and ideas, enjoy!
Tasmania, Australia
Masai Mara National Park – Kenya, Africa
Machu Picchu, Peru
Coal Mines in South Africa
Jengish, Kyrgyzstan
Easter Island, Chile
Suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark
Shali, Egypt
Fraser Island Dune – Australia
Favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pena, Portugal
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Hashima Island, Japan
Walled City of Dubrovnik, Croatia
Gullholmen, Sweden
Palm Jumeirah – Dubai, UAE
Pigeon Houses – Mit Gahmr Delta, Egypt
Suburbs – Denver, Colorado
Los Angeles Freeway, California
