New York From Above

On a recent trip to New York, I had the opportunity to take an aerial tour of the city and get up close to some of New York’s most beautiful pieces of architecture.

My first trip up in a helicopter, I was invigorated by the experience of the already loud cockpit which became deafening when the window was thrown open for the photographer.

C. Taylor Crothers was the aerial photographer I went up with. I got the chance to check out the shots he took when we landed and the man certainly knows what he’s doing behind the lens.

Here are a few of the shots I snagged during the flight.

I caught a ride with the crew at NY on Air, a very talented group of guys who are taking over the airspace in New York and capturing some of the most beautiful aerial photography and videography that the city has ever had. I highly recommend checking them out.

And if you have the same love for the NY skyline that I do, followthem on their instagram for a constant feed of stunning images.

I couldn’t resist a few black and white shots to show the timelessness of the city.

And an incredible view of One World Trade Center just as the sun finished setting.

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