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Turkish graphic designer and photographer Aydın Büyüktaş has mastered the art of surrealism, and his latest project will leave your head spinning in the best way.

Büyüktaş uses drones to take a series of overhead photographs, which he then blends together to produce a superb 'declining' effect, in which the world below looks progressively smaller and flatter - the project is, in fact, called Flatland. The name is derived from a book by English author Edwin Abbott, in which he imagines a 2-dimensional world inhabited by geometric figures.

Flatland II is Büyüktaş's latest portfolio entry, featuring scenes he photographed while traveling across the US. We previously featured his stunning landscapes of Istanbul, so compare the East to the West below, and just remember that you're not actually falling - it's the picture.

More info: Aydın Büyüktaş, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

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Jace
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can see where the images are stitched, but this is still cool anyway.

zheka
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s a massive train station

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    Flatland

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just love the farm house. While everything else is turning brown, it remains green.

    Joseph Wagnon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooo great! Somebody left the frig open. Now we gotta clean the tv.

    Chris De Ville
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This brings new meaning to the phrase "Our place is just up the street." :)

    Lee Adams
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much easier to roll the hay bales now!

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of the neat things you can do with a drone and a camera. Then just stitch away.............

    Joseph Wagnon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope nope nope nope nope nope. I shan't drive up.

    AWESOMEPAWESOME
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does that happen I'm so confused

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drones are so useful in photography , & , these photos are creative. They make me a bit dizzy, though.

    Anna Brandigi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My legs get super shaky when I see these... I'm really scared of heights

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    Siddarth Holt
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this some kinda effect ...can't figure it out......heads rolling

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Roller Coaster Highway. Don't forget to scream.

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    Joseph Wagnon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, the parts you are looking for is way up there. In aisle......

    Zombie Gurl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has anyone thought about scraping for parts. Like seriously how many times we have to buy a brand new one when you could just get a used one

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I only buy older vehicles, this is usually how I get parts.

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    #6

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As we enter the grand solar minimum, this indoor gardening area is going to be a great investment.

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    Emily Keely
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! Theses photos would be cool to have as a video for VR

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    #10

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    John L
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is interesting because one can see that the stitching is not always perfect.

    #11

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    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my favorite: Simplicity and elegance all stitched into one scene.

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    Anilda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This will make for a stunning wallpaper

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    #13

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    Joseph Wagnon
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dead is rolling on their sides.

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Match postponed due to a bent pitch.

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    Isabella S
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaahhh! Too many baseball fields

    #17

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    Vlad Horobet
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody please explain how. I'm thinking he tilted a drone while ascending/descending and took some kind of panorama picture. But still don't get it how.

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