Earth's landscapes become abstract works of art when photographed from above by photographer Alexander Heilner. His fascination with aerial photography can be traced back to his childhood as his father worked for a commercial airline meaning much of his time was spent flying.

In these photos he captures the unusual colours, patterns and shapes seen from above that can't be seen from the ground. For more photographs visit here.

Source: heilner.net

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