BEHOLD THE STUNNING PICTURES TAKEN BY A 75-YEAR-OLD AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER WHO HAS SPENT OVER 100 HOURS HANGING OUT OF HELICOPTERS TO CAPTURE BIRD'S-EYE-VIEW IMAGES, FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO LONDON
- Donn Delson has travelled all over the world snapping pictures while thousands of feet in the air
- The daredevil photographer shared some of his most jaw-dropping images with MailOnline Travel
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'Each flight offers a new perspective and a chance for me to share my view of the world with others who may prefer to keep both feet planted solidly on the ground.'
So says Donn Delson, a 75-year-old aerial photographer who has spent over 100 hours hanging out of helicopters capturing mind-blowing images from above.
Donn, an artist based in Los Angeles, first embarked on helicopter adventures in 2015 after retiring from a lengthy career in the entertainment industry. He had the opportunity to shoot from an open-door helicopter in New Zealand and fell in love with the 'thrill of flying'.
He has since travelled all over the world snapping pictures while thousands of feet in the air. He documents his work on his website donndelson.com, with pieces selling between £4,000 ($5,100) and £35,000 ($45,000).
He told MailOnline Travel: 'The ability to capture the world from a bird's-eye view without the distortion of windows or reflection was a revelation. The trip sparked a passion and I knew I'd found my artistic niche. I've been dedicated to creating art that presents my perspective on the world from above. It is one from which I never tire and a gift for which I am always grateful.'
From the twinkling lights of Piccadilly Circus in London to the azure waters of the Bahamas, the daredevil photographer shared some of his most jaw-dropping pictures with MailOnline Travel. Scroll down to decide which one's your favourite.