Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Aerial Photography

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

 

Solar Plant – Andalusia, Spain

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

amazing! :D