'Britain is a thrilling place to discover on foot, but perhaps all the more intriguing from the air.' Jason Hawkes

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London by night

'Taking photographs like this at night has only recently been possible. I used to see these views all the time and wish I could capture them.

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Seal shore

'I was on my way to an offshore wind farm and was about two miles off the Kent coast when I spotted these seals on the sandbank.

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The rolling hills of Devon

'Early morning is the best time to photograph mountains, as the distant haze only adds to the drama.

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Stonehenge, Somerset

'Because Stonehenge is near a military base, you're only allowed to fly to one side of it. As a result, all aerial shots are taken from the same side.

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Loch Ness, Scotland

'This photograph is only a hint of Loch Ness' vastness. If there is a monster lurking in its depths, you can understand how it has managed to stay hidden.

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Chesil Beach, Dorset

'Stretching for almost 30km (19 miles) along the Dorset coastline, Chesil Beach is a true wonder of the natural world.

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The Needles, Isle of Wight

'When flying on the coast you don't have the restrictions you have in the city - you can swoop down for closer views.

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Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

'From directly above, the remarkable hexagonal volcanic columns of the Giant's Causeway, which number more than 40,000, looks l

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Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, West Highlands

'The Glenfinnan Viaduct was once renowned as the UK's largest concrete viaduct.

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Start Point, South Devon

'Start Point reaches into the sea like a gnarled finger, and is one of the most exposed strips of land in the whole of the UK.' Jason Hawkes, Photographer.<

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Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall

'There's such a lot to catch the eye at the seaside - the gaudy beach paraphenalia dotting the sands; the foaming crests if the waves; fishing boats; w

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Lindisfarne Causeway, Holy Island, Northumberland

'When you see the spiritual tranquility of Lindisfarne, it's not hard to understand why St.

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Draz Power Station, North Yorkshire

'Drax Power Station looks like the perfect image for a global warming campaign, but the only pollution comes from the black-tipped chimney in the cen

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The Shard, London

'Every time I fly in London I make a point of visiting the Shard for some new shots.