In this latest collection, Jason Hawkes--Britain's leading aerial photographer for more than a decade--has taken to the skies over the fields of Hampshire, the beaches of Norfolk, and the oil rigs of the North Sea with eye-popping results. Familiar parts of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales take on a new dimension when viewed from above, and this stunning collection of images shows landmarks as they have never been seen before. Each photograph is accompanied by informative text from award-winning travel author Mike Gerrard, and several longer articles discuss--among other topics--Britain's coastline, cathedrals and castles, as well as the Isles' industrial heritage and literary landscapes. Beautiful and lush, this is a fascinating and original look at the famous Isles.
Language
English
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
Release
May 28, 2007
ISBN 13
9780749552268
Hawke's Eye View: British Isles (AA Illustrated Reference Books)
In this latest collection, Jason Hawkes--Britain's leading aerial photographer for more than a decade--has taken to the skies over the fields of Hampshire, the beaches of Norfolk, and the oil rigs of the North Sea with eye-popping results. Familiar parts of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales take on a new dimension when viewed from above, and this stunning collection of images shows landmarks as they have never been seen before. Each photograph is accompanied by informative text from award-winning travel author Mike Gerrard, and several longer articles discuss--among other topics--Britain's coastline, cathedrals and castles, as well as the Isles' industrial heritage and literary landscapes. Beautiful and lush, this is a fascinating and original look at the famous Isles.