The Story

This series of original photographs presents New York City from the air, as captured from a helicopter. It was an exceptional experience itself to fly above the greatest city in the world, approaching its landmarks at high altitudes while sitting in the aircraft with the door removed. As a photographer, however, I had a very particular task to accomplish and there was no time for enjoying the spectacular views. Photographing from a helicopter is especially dynamic and spontaneous. I took a few flights and probably hardly ever have I shot anything I had actually planned before. Up in the air everything happens incredibly quickly. This requires focus, making instant decisions and controlling camera parameters, as the light changes along with perspective and the setting sun.

This particular capture presents an excerpt of Midtown Manhattan and its several landmarks in the middle. I only had one chance to photograph Chrysler Building from this perspective, as we weren't about to come back via the same route. For a short while which last no more than 20 seconds, first I started shooting vertically, capturing Chrysler and a great piece of Lexington Avenue, and then I took a series of horizontal shots of Chrysler and its surroundings.

You may encounter some of my aerial photographs amongst Microsoft Windows wallpapers, in Forbes Magazine and in commercial campaigns all over the world. Printed artworks are in possession of private collectors in the United States, the United Kingdom and Poland.

Location: New York City

Edition limits according to formats:

45cm x 30cm - 70 pcs. (Platinum only)

60cm x 40cm - 50 pcs. (Platinum and Diamond)

90cm x 60cm - 40 pcs. (Platinum and Diamond)

120cm x 80cm - 35 pcs. (Diamond only)

150cm x 100cm - 15 pcs. (Diamond only)