Male, capital of the Maldives
There is something very exhilarating about viewing a photograph that has been captured from high above.
Website All That Is Interesting recently showcased a collection of astounding aerial photographs that have been taken from all around the world.
Capturing the complex order of metropolises and the abstract beauty of nature, these images not only give you a view of earth from an unusual perspective but also reflect its wonderful diversity.
Scroll down for some of our favorite photographs from the collection, or head over here for the entire series.
Example district of Barcelona
Glacial river in Iceland
Vancouver, Canada
Victoria Falls
Mecca during Hadj
Mexico City, Mexico
Tulip fields in the Netherlands
Jeju Island, Korea
Terraced rice fields in Yunna, China
[via All That Is Interesting]