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From street level to skyline, Birmingham: A Drone's Eye Viewcaptures the city as never before, with striking images and insightful legendscreated entirely through drone photography. Jonathan Berg reveals the drama ofBirmingham's architecture, landscapes and everyday spaces from bold new vantagepoints. The book takes readers on a journey across the city. Landmarks both familiar and hidden are brought to life in high-impact images,each paired with legends that are concise yet highly informative. They explainwhat is shown and why it matters, revealing the character of a city that isconstantly evolving, full of contrasts between historic roots and ambitious newdevelopments. Technical end-notes provide a glimpse into the challenges ofurban drone photography. They show how drones can be used creatively to frameBirmingham in ways that ground-based cameras cannot, while highlighting thepractical and artistic decisions involved. The result is a unique portrait of Birmingham - energetic,surprising and full of detail. It is a book for residents who want torediscover their city, for visitors keen to explore it in depth, and for anyoneinterested in urban change and the art of photography. Jonathan Berg is the author of acclaimed books includingPositively Birmingham, Discovering Birmingham and Birmingham's Public Art. Hisphotographs combine strong visual impact with an eye for context and meaning,introducing thousands to the story of the city.
From street level to skyline, Birmingham: A Drone's Eye Viewcaptures the city as never before, with striking images and insightful legendscreated entirely through drone photography. Jonathan Berg reveals the drama ofBirmingham's architecture, landscapes and everyday spaces from bold new vantagepoints. The book takes readers on a journey across the city. Landmarks both familiar and hidden are brought to life in high-impact images,each paired with legends that are concise yet highly informative. They explainwhat is shown and why it matters, revealing the character of a city that isconstantly evolving, full of contrasts between historic roots and ambitious newdevelopments. Technical end-notes provide a glimpse into the challenges ofurban drone photography. They show how drones can be used creatively to frameBirmingham in ways that ground-based cameras cannot, while highlighting thepractical and artistic decisions involved. The result is a unique portrait of Birmingham - energetic,surprising and full of detail. It is a book for residents who want torediscover their city, for visitors keen to explore it in depth, and for anyoneinterested in urban change and the art of photography. Jonathan Berg is the author of acclaimed books includingPositively Birmingham, Discovering Birmingham and Birmingham's Public Art. Hisphotographs combine strong visual impact with an eye for context and meaning,introducing thousands to the story of the city.