Spotted by Coudal, Mishka Henner’s aerial shots of various tulip fields around the Netherlands are real stunners — and a bit of a departure from the kind of work the Belgian artist is best known for. Just last month, he made headlines with a controversial remix of the photos from Robert Frank’s classic series, The Americans and before that, there was No Man’s Land, a 2011 series of images of “what appeared to be women soliciting sex” taken from Google Street View. While less provocative, these latest photos — several of which are part of Spring Bouquet, a temporary downloadable and printable exhibition — are sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy! … Read More

We’ve seen plenty of fantastic photo series featuring nude subjects in our day — from Miru Kim’s self-portraits snapped in desolate places to Ryan McGinley’s images of pretty young things running wild. We’ve also seen lots of great aerial photography. But Aerial Nudes, a project by Auckland-based photographer John Crawford that we spotted thanks to The Curious Brain, manages to marry the two, with results that for reasons that we can’t really explain, we find very amusing — like an easier (and R-rated!) version of those addictive Highlights hidden pictures games from when you were a kid. Click through and let us know what you think of the work in the comments. … Read More

Now that there’s consistently an autumn chill in the air, summer feels like a distant memory. With its zoomed out images of people lazily sprawling on rafts, pleasure boating, hanging out under colorful umbrellas, and spending time poolside, Aerial Views, a multi-part series by Munich-based photographer Bernhard Lang, is the perfect visualization of how we feel; his subjects are removed, but still within sight. Click through for a slide show of Lang’s shots over water, and if you’d prefer something more wintery, head over to his website for some equally stunning aerial views featuring snow and ice. … Read More

Yann Arthus-Bertrand might be the best known aerial photographer in the world. And for good reason; as a lifelong environmentalist, he takes photos that aren’t just about capturing a beautiful image — they seek to uncover the story behind it. That said, most of his work is very, very pretty, regardless of the ugliness of its subject. He’s just that good.

“I have the impression that I’m photographing life, not landscapes,” he told TED back in 2009. “For me an aerial picture is no different than a close-up portrait. It’s a question of framing and angle. Helicopters are great for that. But I’ve also used planes. Of course, I always have a harness.” Click through to see some of our favorite shots, and to learn more about his inspiring work, check out Arthus-Bertrand’s recent movie, Home. … Read More