1 Rano Kau volcano in Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

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For me, the allure of aerial photography is the unique perspective it gives. The world feels so different when viewed from above. It always gives me a newfound appreciation for this pale blue dot we call home.

In my opinion, there is no better aerial photographer than Yann Arthus Bertrand. His volume of work is incomparable, and he has an incredible eye for the interesting and provocative. I own one of his many coffee table books and it is absolutely mind-blowing. Below you will find information on Bertrand along with a small sample of his amazing work.

2. Islet in the terraced rice fields of Bali, Indonesia

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3. Djidji waterfalls, Ivindo National Park, Gabon

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4. Mount Everest, Himalayas, Nepal

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5. Pink ebony on the Kaw mountain, French Guiana

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6. Gannet colony, Eldey island, Iceland

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7. Makoko shanty town, Lagos lagoon, Nigeria

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8. Satellite dishes on the roofs of Aleppo, Syria

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9. Moshav (co-operative village) farm at Nahalal, Israel

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10. The Orinoco River near the Esmeralda (Amazon Rain Forest), Venezuela

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11. Iguazu waterfalls, Argentina and Brazil

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12. Bungle Bungle National Park, Kimberley, Australia

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13. Greenhouses in San Augustin near Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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14. Humid area near Surgut, Siberia, Russia

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15. The Maelifell volcano on the edge of the Myrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland

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16. Windmills of Banning Pass, near Palm Springs, California, United States

Windmills-of-Banning-Pass-near-Palm-Springs-California-United-States

17. Lumber yard in Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon

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18. Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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19. Malé Island, North Malé Atoll, Maldives

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