Birds Eye View Collection (#52)

Morning Breeze. Artist: Liljefors, Bruno Andreas (1860-1939)
Morning Breeze. Found in the collection of Thielska Galleriet, Stockholm

Plans for the transformation of Versailles, France, 1780. From the Architecture Department, Chateau de Versailles, France

Regular olive grove in Italy (seen from above)

Top view of farmland with an irrigation ditch running through it. In Italian, these artificial channels are called rogge'

Bird's Eye View Of Paris To Advertise Balloon Ascensions At The 1878 World's Fair, France, And The Basket Of Henri Giffard's Captive Balloon, 1878

Young Herring Gull (Larus argentatus) behaves like a yoga instructor, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

An aerial view of Footscray Place and North Cray Estate in Kent. 1939

Badminton Duke Of Beaufort Estate Aerial View
Bird's eye view of Badminton, circa 1709, the estate of the Duke of Beaufort. After a work by Jan Kip

São Salvador Da Baía De Todos Os Santos
17th century engraving of an aerial view of S£o Salvador da Baia de Todos os Santos, or Bay of the Saint Savior of All the Saints, now known as Salvador in Bahia state, Brazil

Drone shot of Kylesmorar and Loch Nevis near Mallaig; Scotland

Fields and woods in Autumn near Stanage Edge, Peak District; Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Aerial view of Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire, England, partial reconstruction. From Everday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, published 1926

Seville, Andalusia, Spain. From Part IV of Braun & Hogenbergs atlas of cities, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, or Cities of the World

Aerial view of Fort Belvedere, Surrey, England. The country home of King Edward VIII, scene of his 1936 abdication. From The Coronation Souvenir Book, published 1937

London, 1751. View up the River Thames to London Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral. Later colourization

Sandy beach and turquoise water on Nusa Lembongan Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
View taken directly above of turquoise water and surf rolling in along a sandy beach on Nusa Lembongan Island just off the coast of Bali; Nusa Islands, Klungkung Regency, Lesser Sunda Islands

Aerial view of ice from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on a black sand beach, Iceland
An aerial view of foamy surf and the ice from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon washing up on a black sand beach; Jokulsarlon, Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Aerial view of the Komodo Islands, Komodo National Park, Flores, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Aerial view of the Komodo Islands, Komodo National Park, home of the famous Komodo Dragon; Flores, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Batu Bolong Beach, Bali, Indonesia
View from directly above of boats moored in the water off Batu Bolong Beach in Komodo National Park; Canggu, Bali, Indonesia

Aerial view of silhouetted islands, Komodo National Park at sunset, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Aerial view of the silhouetted islands of Komodo National Park, home of the famous Komodo Dragon at sunset; Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Southern tip of the Baja Peninsula called Lands End, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dramatic rock formations on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula called Lands End from the air at sunset with the resort city of Cabo San Lucas in the background; Cabo San Lucas

View of Table Mountain from Lions Head with clouds over the peaks, Cape town, South Africa
A view of sunlit Table Mountain from Lions Head with a cloud formation creating a table cloth effect over the mountain peaks; Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Green covered rock formation jutting out into the ocean, Klungkung Beach, Nusa Penida, Indonesia
Sea stack and rock formation along coastline jutting out into the ocean in the Nusa Islands; Klungkung Beach, Nusa Penida, Indonesia

View of Mount Everest from Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas, Nepal
View of Mount Everest/Sagarmatha from a window on Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas; Himalayas, Nepal

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"Bird's Eye View: A Glimpse into History and Beyond" From the intricate map of 17th century Venice by Guiseppe Heintz to the satellite image capturing Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, the concept of a bird's eye view has fascinated us for centuries. It allows us to transcend time and space, offering unique perspectives on our world. Intriguingly, an engraving depicting the sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent in 1545 takes us back to a dramatic moment in history. The detailed woodcut of Venice from 1500 transports us to its enchanting canals and architectural wonders. Moving forward through time, we witness Birmingham as it might have appeared in 1730 with a conjectural picture map. Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire give us insight into industrial progress in 1963. Venturing beyond Europe, we find ourselves captivated by late 19th-century photographs showcasing Montevideo's Plaza de Constitucion—a glimpse into Uruguay's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Porton Down’s aerial photograph reveals a scientific hub nestled amidst picturesque English countryside. The engravings portraying General views of Birmingham and Hertford Castle take us on visual journeys through England’s past—each stroke preserving historical moments forever etched within their lines. These diverse snapshots remind us that a bird’s eye view is not merely about physical elevation; it grants access to hidden stories and forgotten narratives. It invites contemplation on how our world has evolved over time while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead. So let your imagination soar as you explore these captivating glimpses from above—where maps become portals to different eras, where photographs capture fleeting moments frozen in time—and embrace the beauty found when we rise above everyday perspectives.