From a Volcanic Fissure to a Waterlily Harvest, the 2022

The 2022 Drone Photo Awards unveiled a breathtaking collection of aerial images, offering a unique perspective on some of the world’s most captivating landscapes and natural wonders. With submissions from 2,624 participants across 116 countries, the competition’s winning photographs capture the intricate beauty of Earth’s diverse terrain, showcasing striking scenes such as camel shadows traversing the Arabian Desert, the stunning waterlily harvest in West Bengal, and the mesmerizing trails of lava flowing from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. Hosted by the Siena Awards Festival, the esteemed Above Us Only Sky exhibition in Italy is set to showcase these remarkable images from October 1 to November 20, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring visual narratives captured by these talented photographers. Through the lens of these skilled artists, the competition serves as a testament to the enduring power of photography to unveil the hidden intricacies and remarkable beauty of our planet’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

“Big Bang” by Armand Sarlangue. All images courtesy of Siena Awards Festival, shared with permission

The annual Drone Photo Awards announced its 2022 winners earlier this month, releasing a remarkable collection of images that frame the world’s most alluring landscapes from a rarely-seen view. This year’s contest garnered submissions from 2,624 participants hailing from 116 countries, and the aerial photos capture a vast array of life on Earth, including a caravan of camel shadows crossing the Arabian Desert, a waterlily harvest in West Bengal, and the veiny trails of lava emerging from a fissure near Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano.

Hosted by the Siena Awards Festival, the competition showcases its winning images in a recurring exhibition called Above Us Only Sky, which will run from October 1 to November 20 in the Italian city. Until then, see some of our favorites below and explore the full collection on the awards’ site.

“Waterlily Harvesting” by Shibasish Saha

“Duotian” by Ningtai Yu

“Fertility” by Christian Trustrup

“Shadows of the Desert” by Bastian Brüsecke

“Aftermath of La Palma’s Volcano Eruption” by Enrico Pescantini

“Wings of the White Cliffs” by Alexey Kharitonov

“Blue” by Fernando O’farrill

“Fading Faith” by Fabian Balint

“Rooftops of Kartoffelraekkerne Neighborhood” by Serhiy Vovk

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The 2022 Drone Photo Awards has once again provided a stunning visual journey, showcasing the beauty of our planet from a rarely-seen aerial perspective. With thousands of submissions from talented photographers worldwide, the collection offers a diverse array of breathtaking scenes, from the majestic caravan of camel shadows crossing the Arabian Desert to the captivating waterlily harvest in West Bengal and the awe-inspiring trails of lava flowing from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. The exhibition, aptly named Above Us Only Sky, hosted by the Siena Awards Festival, promises to immerse visitors in these extraordinary moments, allowing them to appreciate the intricate details and natural wonders captured by these skilled artists. Through the lens of these photographers, the competition stands as a testament to the enduring power of photography to unveil the hidden splendor of our world’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.