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High Angle View Collection (#10)

Capturing the world from a higher perspective unveils hidden wonders and offers a fresh outlook on familiar scenes

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Sri Lanka - Koggala beach, village near Galle

Sri Lanka - Koggala beach, village near Galle

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Koggala palms beach, Sri Lanka, Asia

Koggala palms beach, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Charles Bridge Prague Czech Republic

Charles Bridge Prague Czech Republic

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: View of Prague City with Bridges and River, Prague, Czech Republic

View of Prague City with Bridges and River, Prague, Czech Republic

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: High angle view of empty dirt roads at open-pit coal mine, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia

High angle view of empty dirt roads at open-pit coal mine, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
Horizontal, Brown, Cliff, Coal, Coal Mine, Color Image, Day, Dirt Road, Empty, Fuel And Power Generation, Geology, High Angle View, Industry, Mine, Mining, No People, Open-Pit Mine, Outdoors

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly (Libellula depressa) resting on reeds. Cornwall, England, UK. April

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) running in sand dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) running in sand dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic Ocean

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of blue and pink water of Lake Eyre Water, the result of high levels of desert

Aerial view of blue and pink water of Lake Eyre Water, the result of high levels of desert rainfall, Lake Eyre North, South Australia, March, 2022

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Black ice with cracks on Lake Baikal, aerial shot. Photographed for The Freshwater Project extended

Black ice with cracks on Lake Baikal, aerial shot. Photographed for The Freshwater Project extended. Near Khuzhir, Olchon Island, Irkutsk Oblast and Buryat Republic, Siberia, Russia. February 2019

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of mixed agricultural land, farm buildings and coastline, Black Isle, Highlands

Aerial view of mixed agricultural land, farm buildings and coastline, Black Isle, Highlands, Scotland, UK. June, 2018

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial panorama of autumn foliage in southern Hokkaido, Japan

Aerial panorama of autumn foliage in southern Hokkaido, Japan

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: RF - Mist hanging over Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest just after sunrise

RF - Mist hanging over Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest just after sunrise. Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: West buttress of Lochnagar / Beinn Chiochan with view to Loch nan Eun, in morning light, Deeside

West buttress of Lochnagar / Beinn Chiochan with view to Loch nan Eun, in morning light, Deeside, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) aerial view of herd crossing a water channel in the Okavango Delta

Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) aerial view of herd crossing a water channel in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) flying over the coastal lagoon

Aerial view of Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) flying over the coastal lagoon, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, May. Bookplate

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Waves crashing on beach and carrying sediments back out to sea, aerial view. The Bahamas

Waves crashing on beach and carrying sediments back out to sea, aerial view. The Bahamas

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) aerial view of herd on sand, Namib Desert, Namibia

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) aerial view of herd on sand, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Andean Flamingoes (Phoenicoparrus andinus) on the Altiplano, Sur Lipez Province

Andean Flamingoes (Phoenicoparrus andinus) on the Altiplano, Sur Lipez Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia. December 2013

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Succulent (Aeonium pseudourbicum) close up covered in dew, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Europe

Succulent (Aeonium pseudourbicum) close up covered in dew, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Europe

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Mist hanging over Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest just after sunrise

Mist hanging over Lowland Dipterocarp Rainforest just after sunrise. Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial panorama of Mounu Island Resort in Vava'u, Tonga. September 2017

Aerial panorama of Mounu Island Resort in Vava'u, Tonga. September 2017

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Trotternish Ridge Light #3

Trotternish Ridge Light #3
Also referred to as "The Quiraing" or "Cuith-Raing'" is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: The Quiraing #3

The Quiraing #3
Also referred to as "The Quiraing" or "Cuith-Raing'" is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), pair with male top right, during rutting season

Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica), pair with male top right, during rutting season. Sierra Nevada National Park, Andalusia, Spain. October

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming towards sea surface

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming towards sea surface. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Yellow Labrador puppy, aged 4 months, sitting and looking up, portrait

Yellow Labrador puppy, aged 4 months, sitting and looking up, portrait

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Border collie x Bearded collie puppy, aged 4 months, sitting looking up with tongue out, portrait

Border collie x Bearded collie puppy, aged 4 months, sitting looking up with tongue out, portrait

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of dense stand of Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), Fernandina Island

Aerial view of dense stand of Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), Fernandina Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Group of Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in shallow water, Santa Cruz Island

Group of Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in shallow water, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean. Small repro only

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) foraging at dusk

Aerial view of Lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) foraging at dusk. Lake Magadi, Great rift valley, Kenya

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sand seabed, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sand seabed, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean. Endangered

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial panorama of Fangasito Island with the underwater coral reef clearly visible

Aerial panorama of Fangasito Island with the underwater coral reef clearly visible, Vava'u island group, Kingdom of Tonga, South Pacific

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial panorama of Maninita Island which sits atop an extensive coral reef structure

Aerial panorama of Maninita Island which sits atop an extensive coral reef structure, which is for the most part not visible from the surface of the ocean

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail slapping, Sea of Okhotsk, Russia

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail slapping, Sea of Okhotsk, Russia

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of Wrangel Bay, Russia, one of the locations where bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus)

Aerial view of Wrangel Bay, Russia, one of the locations where bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) of the endangered Sea of Okhotsk subpopulation visit during the summer

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial shot of a group of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) and gulls wintering together, Zurich, Switzerland

Aerial shot of a group of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) and gulls wintering together, Zurich, Switzerland. Vogelwarte Photo Competition 2022 - General Finalist

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Lincoln Memorial, High Angle View, Washington DC, USA, 1935 (b/w photo)

Lincoln Memorial, High Angle View, Washington DC, USA, 1935 (b/w photo)
5974402 Lincoln Memorial, High Angle View, Washington DC, USA, 1935 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state

Emerald cicada (Zammara smaragdina) on leaves. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Broad-nosed weevil (Exophthalmus opulentus) on leaf. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Broad-nosed weevil (Exophthalmus opulentus) on leaf. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Flat-faced longhorn beetle (Deliathis incana) on branch. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo state

Flat-faced longhorn beetle (Deliathis incana) on branch. Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo state, Mexico

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Nudibranch (Goniobranchus geminus) on a coral reef, dorsal view, portrait, Similan Islands

Nudibranch (Goniobranchus geminus) on a coral reef, dorsal view, portrait, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis)

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis) swimming, Vulnerable (IUCN). Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) swimming in shallows, El Finado, Isabela Island

Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) swimming in shallows, El Finado, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), yellow morph, swimming in shallows, Post Office Bay

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), yellow morph, swimming in shallows, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Antique photograph of Brisbane, Queensland

Antique photograph of Brisbane, Queensland

Background imageHigh Angle View Collection: Aerial view of migrating Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the border of Ngorongoro

Aerial view of migrating Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa




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Capturing the world from a higher perspective unveils hidden wonders and offers a fresh outlook on familiar scenes. Witness the enchanting sight of two red squirrels, peacefully curled up inside their lichen-filled drey within a cozy nest box. As if suspended in time, the USS Randolph majestically sails through vast seas, its catapults proudly showcasing two S2F airplanes ready for action back in 1962. The ancient ramparts of Hambledon Hill's prehistoric hill fort stand tall above the picturesque Blackmore Vale, guarding secrets of bygone eras. Behold the breathtaking beauty of The Three Sisters and Mt Solitary as they dominate the awe-inspiring landscape of Australia's Blue Mountains. Porthleven in Cornwall, England invites you to admire its coastal charm from above; an aerial view that reveals every nook and cranny along this captivating shoreline. Experience Gold Coast City at Night like never before - lights twinkling below create a mesmerizing tapestry against the darkened sky. Back Beach in Victoria showcases its rugged beauty when seen from high above; waves crashing against jagged rocks paint an unforgettable picture. Mwnt Beach in Ceredigion, Wales beckons with its pristine sands glistening under the sun's watchful gaze - a bird's eye view that captures tranquility at its finest. Anzac Parade stretches out beneath your feet as you take in Canberra's grandeur from an elevated standpoint; history unfolds before your eyes. Solomon's Palace and Solomon's Temple rise magnificently amidst Jerusalem’s skyline when viewed from above - architectural marvels that inspire wonder and reverence alike. Vailparaiso enchants with colorful buildings cascading down hillsides like strokes on an artist’s canvas - each hue telling tales of vibrant life lived within these walls. Finally, Woolacombe Sands unfold like nature’s own masterpiece when observed from high altitude; miles upon miles of golden coastline stretching out as far as the eye can see.