Viewed from on high

[dabhand]

Famous landmarks have been photographed countless times and are recognizable to many - follow the link for a collection of aerial photographs which show them in a totally new light.

http://pixtale.net/2013/12/how-our-w...u-were-a-bird/

[Shadowman]

Nice link. I usually look for the tallest building to get views from above. I'd like to do the aerial stuff one day, but most excursions are over so quickly not worth the effort.

[dabhand]

John - I've often fancied getting one of those gyro copters or similar remote controlled flying things and fitting a camera to it - trouble is, I'm no use with joystick controls.

[Shadowman]

John - I've often fancied getting one of those gyro copters or similar remote controlled flying things and fitting a camera to it - trouble is, I'm no use with joystick controls.

That sounds like a fun idea.

[NorthernFocus]

John - I've often fancied getting one of those gyro copters or similar remote controlled flying things and fitting a camera to it - trouble is, I'm no use with joystick controls.

Do it in the US and you'd likely get a visit by the folks from Homeland Security.