The Best Shots From the 2026 Aerial Photographer of the Year Contest
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The best aerial photography reminds us that we don’t have to go all the way to space to experience a small helping of the overview effect . The 2026 Aerial Photographer of the Year contest celebrates the best photos taken from the air; here are a few of my favorites: Photo credits: Paweł Jagiełło , Ak-Say Canyon, Kyrgyzstan. Azim Khan Ronnie , a rowing team in Switzerland. Chin Leong Teo , the Par
