33 breathtaking drone photos from around the world

Drone Photo Awards is the largest aerial photography competition. It involves photographers from all over the world who present their drone shots - and allow us to see the world from a slightly higher altitude. The winners will be announced in November 2021 in Siena, Italy. In the meantime, let's take a look at the stunning works of the finalists of the competition.

Patterns of nature. Photographer Manuel Enrique González

The city and winter. Photographer Sergey Poletaev

Ducks meet winter. Photographer Terje Kolaas

Henningsver, a village in Norway. Photographer Nando Harmsen

"The first meeting of the bride and groom." Photographer Shinichi Shimomiya

Suspension bridge. Photographer Paolo Crocetta

A frozen Ferris wheel. Photographer Sergey Farenyuk

Back to adventure. Photographer Qasim Al Farsi

A piece of the rainbow. Photographer Phil De Glanville

A group of hippos. Photographer Talib Almarri

"One moment." Photographer Jay Roode

Infinity. Photographer Louis Du Pisani

Fishing in the mangrove forest. Photographer Trung Pham Huy

Sharks are fellow travelers. Photographer Ido Meirovich

Beach season. Photographer Alexander Vlasyuk

Cascading waterfalls Cascade del Mulino in Italy. Photographer Christian Gatti

Collecting grass. Photographer Khanh Phan

"Floating people". Photographer Raf Willems

Volcano show. Photographer Oleg Rest

Winter fairy tale. Photographer Malin Norlén

Just a poodle. Photographer Jan Ulicki

Kaleidoscope. Photographer Paolo Crocetta

Car tree. Photographer Istvan Csak

Duoyishu Rice Terraces, China. Photographer Ran Tian

The Zohreh River in Iran. Photographer Jonathan Bowles

Photo of the bride. Krzysztof Krawczyk

Traces of fire. Photographer Adrees Latif

The anatomy of ice. Photographer Gheorghe Popa

"To infinity with you." Photographer Matteo Originale

"The last religious holiday." Photographer Mominul Islam Momin

Colors of autumn. Photographer Juan Garcia Lucas

"Galactic flamingos". Photographer Paul McKenzie