There’s few destinations a drone can capture epic scenery like mountains. The sheer size, features, and activity that occurs at these grand peaks always leaves a sense of awe and inspiration. In this week’s selection of the 2018 SkyPixel Contest, transport yourself to elevated artistry.
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Mountain Travel – Bon | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: 伊冉 Bon is a village that sits atop the mountainous regions of Tibet. In the frozen night and day, Yi Wei captures frozen and flowing water in a spiritual wonderland.
Magic in the Mountains – Italian Dolomites | Equipment: Mavic Air Photographer: Shirley.Films In just 10 days, filmmaker Shirley captured Northern Italy’s Dolomites and its sheer peaks. Green and rolling with clouds on one side and desolate on the other, Shirley’s film showcases a contrast of life at high elevation.
Tian Shan | Equipment: Inspire 2 Photographer: 秋风 Tian Shan translates from Chinese as “The Mountains of Heaven.” After watching Qiufeng’s short film, it is easy to see why.
Ice & Fog / A Blue Ridge Winter Morning | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: Adam Spencer It's the dead of winter. Dense fog envelops the frozen landscape of these ancient mountains. Its once proud peaks now withered and worn by the perpetual onslaught of time finally succumb to the scorn of old man winter.
Winter in Mount Lu | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: 竹石文化 In Central China’s Jiangxi province, Mount Lu is completely covered in a thin layer of snow. Whether the modern city or ancient temples, all look the same in the cold, quiet winter.
Wensu Grand Canyon | Equipment: Inspire 2 Photographer: henry.zhou Wensu’s Grand Canyon is a jagged art piece of layered peaks, red clay, and dry earth. Henry Zhou reaches this faraway land to capture everything.
Retezat - Mountains of the Heart | Equipment: Mavic Pro Photographer: FrameHuntersMedia The peaks of Romania’s Retezat Mountains lay the setting for this outdoor adventure, captured by the talented Frame Hunters Media.
Bavarian Alps in Autumn | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: lewisja... This non-narrative short film by Lewis Hague explores the Bavarian Alps. In a six-day period, Lewis took to the German Alpine Road to find the perfect shot.
Monte Bianco - Courmayeur e Chamonix | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: Lwyao Monte Bianco, the Italian name for the famed Mont Blanc, towers as a once-in-a-lifetime ski destination. With thrilling peaks and pristine lines, this mountain is God’s gift to adventurers.
Hua Jian Shan | Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Photographer: 重庆火锅 Like most mountains, Hua Jian Shan is a land that exists above the clouds, perpetually living in a dreamlike state. Photographer Chongqing Huoguo finds all times between sunrise and sunset to capture the magical imagery.
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