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Bird's Eye View Photography

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Alex MacLean Takes Visually Stunning Aerial Photographs

— March 23, 2011 — Art & Design
Alex MacLean shoots some spectacular photographs from high in the sky. With a commercial pilot license, he continues to go to great heights and capture stunning bird's eye view images.

From up in the clouds, Alex MacLean is able to discover patterns that would remain unseen to the viewers on ground level. Capturing the scenes through airplane windows, Alex MacLean presents mesmerizing photographs that display the beauty of the world in a perspective we don't get to see so often.

Alex MacLean gives us a glimpse of the intriguing patterns that our human interactions have created, with subjects ranging from community layouts and parking lots to train tracks and skate parks. For more of an in-depth look into Alex MacLean's work, check out the several books he has co-authored that include some of his fantastic aerial shots.
Trend Themes
1. Aerial Photography - The trend of capturing stunning bird's eye view images is on the rise, presenting unique perspectives and visual experiences.
2. Pattern Discovery - Aerial photography enables the discovery of intricate patterns and designs created by human interactions, offering new insights and artistic opportunities.
3. Alternative Perspectives - Aerial photography offers a fresh and captivating visual experience by showcasing the world from a unique and rarely seen viewpoint.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can leverage aerial photography to promote destinations, attractions, and experiences from a captivating and unconventional perspective.
2. Real Estate - Aerial photography can revolutionize the real estate industry by providing detailed and visually engaging perspectives of properties, highlighting unique features and surroundings.
3. Urban Planning - Aerial photography can assist urban planners in analyzing community layouts and patterns, offering valuable insights for improved city planning and infrastructure development.
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