Our Favorite Aerial Views of Earth

Let us celebrate that greatest of human endeavours - the incredible ability to take flight - with a selection of our favourite bird's eye views of earth.
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Birds really do get the best views, well... and astronauts too. When images were broadcast to the world of the historic moment NASA's final shuttle Atlantis made its descent to Kennedy Space Center last week, we had a moment of inspiration. Let us celebrate that greatest of human endeavours - the incredible ability to take flight - with a selection of our favourite bird's eye views of earth.

Lake Gray Glacier, Patagonia

Our favourite aerial views of earth

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