SkyPixel, a showcase dedicated to aerial photography, today released its top picks of aerial photos taken by photographers and drone enthusiasts from around the world. These 10 photos were considered to be some of the best works submitted to the SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest thus far.
The SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest is still accepting entries and will continue to run until December 30, 2016. Photographs from any type of aerial platform are welcome.Participants can submit as many photos as they like throughout the contest period and choose to take part either in the Professional category or as an Enthusiast (i.e. those that do aerial photography as a hobby). The contest is in partnership with TIME, Condé Nast Traveler and Fstoppers who have provided esteemed judges and photography experts to evaluate the entries. Go here to enter the contest.
The SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest is sponsored by DJI, Epson, Adobe, Insta360 and Ctrip. The grand prize, which is valued at over $5,500, includes the recently released Inspire 2, Mavic Pro and Epson Moverio BT-300 smart glasses. Other prizes include the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, Osmo, Osmo+, Osmo Mobile and the Above the World: Earth Through a Drone’s Eye coffee table book.
The SkyPixel 2016 Photo Contest joins DJI’s 10th Anniversary Celebration to highlight the spectacular images that aerial technologies can create. The goal is to show the world why aerial imaging is the next evolution of photographic art and showcase new talents from around the world.
View two of the top 10 below. You can view all 10 here.
DRONELIFE.com take – There is opportunity here. There are a couple of stunners but there are also multiple shots chosen by same photographer. Really? Give it a go!
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