Wales From the Air

Wales is a beautiful country and it can often look more stunning from the air, from that special bird’s-eye view. With today’s technology, drones have opened up the world, showing us new and unique perspectives on the landscape. In this book aerial photographer Mark McNeill has used his drone to show the nation of Wales from the air.
Through these pictures, the reader can see the sweep of the landscape and how the layers of history have been embedded in and become part of these landscapes. From its iconic landmarks, historic buildings and its varied landscape and coastline to its towns, cities, industries and rural areas, the drone’s-eye views on these pages show the beauty and fascination of Wales. It will give readers a new perspective on Wales’s rich and varied historical heritage and natural landscapes.

Mark McNeill is a professional photographer based in the North West of England. He specializes in landscape photography, photography using a drone, and also has a particular interest in night-time photography and astrophotography. In 2018 he was highly commended in the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition held by the Royal Observatory Greenwich celebrating the very best in astrophotography across the globe, judged by a panel of experts from the worlds of art and astronomy.