Britain from a bird's eye view

Almost any photograph taken from above is captivating and captivating, especially when the location offers something to see. And the UK is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with abundant greenery, beautiful gardens and parks, and stunning nighttime cityscapes. Dorling Kindersley recently released a book, "Britain from Above: Month by Month."







The Longleat Maze, with almost 3 km of paths, is the largest in the UK. From above, it resembles a puzzle. (Jason Hawkes)

The ruins of Fountains Abbey are the largest religious ruins in England. (Jason Hawkes)



Old Sarum was once an Iron Age fortress built 5,000 years ago. It was here that the first Salisbury Cathedral stood. (Jason Hawkes)



Eilean Donan Castle on the west coast of Scotland, where three lochs meet. During the golden hour, the castle is bathed in the rays of the setting sun. (Jason Hawkes)



The Needles of the Isle of Wight. (Jason Hawkes)



The world-famous 5,000-year-old stone circle of Stonehenge is even more magnificent from a bird's eye view. (Jason Hawkes)



The Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This Victorian glass and iron structure has a fantastical shape, especially from this angle. (Jason Hawkes)



St. Michael's Hill is home to myths and legends, and possibly the final resting place of King Arthur. (Jason Hawkes)



Two bridges cross the River Forth, although the railway bridge is more prominent. (Jason Hawkes)



One of London's most famous landmarks is Trafalgar Square. (Jason Hawkes)



Manchester Central Library, inspired by the Roman Pantheon. Built in the 1930s. (Jason Hawkes)



The highlight of the British sporting calendar is Centre Court during Wimbledon. And on television, it doesn't look nearly as big. (Jason Hawkes)



Bass Rock Island is located just 1.5 km offshore in the Firth of Forth. A colony of 150,000 gannets lives on its high cliffs, at an altitude of over 100 meters. (Jason Hawkes)



The flooded banks of the Ouse in Yorkshire. Only the verdant banks reveal the river's current. (Jason Hawkes)



London's ever-changing landscape, featuring Canary Wharf, the Olympic Stadium, and the new Westfield shopping centre. (Jason Hawkes)



The M23-M25 junction looks completely different from the ground. From behind the wheel, you don't notice its curves and the greenery around it. But here you see how picturesque ordinary roads can be. (Jason Hawkes)