Drone photography has become increasingly popular over the last several years as experienced wedding photographers have learned the ins and outs of getting photos from an aerial perspective. And those who don’t use drones, use buildings, hills, and mounted tripods to create similar effects. Instead of rushing in to get a close up, the artists showcased below backed up to get a bird’s eye view. Today we’re showing off 17 amazing shots taken from above that stand out among the best in our galleries, along with one incredibly creative award winner from Dezine by Mauro that rose to the top in this round for its brilliant concept.