UK Photos

This collection of aerial photographs giving a spectacular bird's eye view of Britain from above has been released to mark the Queen's Jubilee year.

Bustling cities contrast with serene stretches of glorious countryside as sites that might seem ubiquitous from the ground are transformed into unique and wonderful images when viewed from above.

The heart-stopping shots are the work of aerial photographer Jason Hawkes who developed a love of Britain 's varied landscape since taking his first flying lesson 20 years ago.

Perfect location: The Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland featured in the Harry Potter films.

 

Jubilee year: Buckingham Palace dominates the landscape in this aerial view of London

 

Jolly hockey pics: Pictured from above these sports pitches and the ant like people playing take on a strange geometrical beauty

 

Field of dreams: The Oval cricket pitch in South London at night

 

Fun land: A rollercoaster track twists and turns to form an incredible colourful image at this amusement park in Southend-on-Sea.

 

Looking down on an angel: A rarely seen view of Anthony Gormley's Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead

 

Brighton Pier:

 

Hanging out with Nelson: A view looking down on Nelson's Column in London 's Trafalgar Square

 

Ace view: Centre Court at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club

 

London suburbs:

 

 

Heritage site: A quiet moment at Stonehenge

Nooks and crannies: A lighthouse looks out over a rugged stretch of coast near East Prawle in Devon

 

Myth and legend: Some believe Glastonbury Tor in Somerset is the final resting place of King Arthur

 

 

Bluegrass: A field of Flax in Buckinghamshire takes on magical properties

 

Wrong turns: Longleat maze near Bath is the largest in Britain