Aerial photographer Ben Moore's book, Above and Across London, homes in on some of the city's best-known landmarks from directly above. While some remain instantly recognisable, others might take you a moment or two to work out.
Here's a selection of images from the book, along with Ben's musings on capturing them.
When I look back at these photos, I see far more than just images frozen in time, I see chapters of a story, each one tied to a day, a place and a journey that began with a spark of inspiration I felt compelled to bring to life.
Behind every frame lies quiet planning, bursts of creativity, and countless small decisions that shaped the final result. Together, they form a body of work that reflects not only my consistency and discipline but also my relentless commitment to my craft, and my willingness to give my all in the pursuit of both growth and mastery.
We're often told to never stop learning, but for me, that learning has always been rooted in action. I'm a hands-on learner, the kind who understands best by experimenting, failing, adjusting and trying again. Each photograph was never just a visual capture; it was a lesson in light, timing, perspective, and patience.
Some photos were more challenging than others, whether it was finding a way onto rooftops, working with unpredictable light, braving the biting cold for hours or searching for a safe place to launch the drone.
These moments tested not only my patience but also my creativity, forcing me to adapt, problem-solve and push through discomfort. And yet, they're the ones that stay with me the longest.
The process behind the photograph often carries more weight than the image itself. It's the climb up a hidden stairwell, the quiet wait for just the right cloud to pass, the thrill of catching a fleeting reflection in a puddle that will vanish in minutes. It's about experiencing the city from a perspective most will never see and capturing a fragment of time that will never unfold in exactly the same way again.
Those challenges become the heartbeat of the work and the stories that give each image its depth and meaning.
Above and Across London by Ben Moore, published by Trope.
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All images © Ben Moore
