
Seeing London from above —
Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes has been cruising the skies for bird's-eye views of cities since 1991. He set out to capture London, where he's based, this summer and fall. Here, the Tower Bridge and River Thames are seen at dusk. See more of his photos:

Seeing London from above —
The Tower of London and the poppies installation "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red," which represents a bloom for each life lost in World War I 100 years ago.

Seeing London from above —
The Battersea Power Station development and, in the background, Nine Elms development.

Seeing London from above —
The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building.

Seeing London from above —
A look toward the River Thames in Westminster.

Seeing London from above —
Two restaurants, Duck & Waffle and SUSHISAMBA, sit on top of Heron Tower.

Seeing London from above —
Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial, which is a tribute to Queen Victoria.

Seeing London from above —
Brockwell Lido, a South London landmark, is a space for health and fitness activities.

Seeing London from above —
A view of the city shows skyscrapers Swiss Re tower, also known as the Gherkin, Tower 42, the Leadenhall Building, aka the Cheesegrater, and 20 Fenchurch Street.

Seeing London from above —
A closer view of the Leadenhall Building.