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Article created by: Maciej Margas

I'm a photographer based in Warsaw, Poland. I was always fascinated with the views of the world from above. When I was 16 years old, I started taking photos from the roofs of Warsaw skyscrapers. Later I met my future wife, who was also doing rooftop photography. One day she was invited to fly over Warsaw in a plane with a student pilot, and that's how aerial photography appeared in our lives. I wrote about our first project here. This has let us spread our wings!

Poland From The Sky is a dream come true: the effect of passion that became our lives. I chose some of the photos and described them so you can see some amazing places in Poland and fall in love with them!

We made a list of places to photograph in Poland. This is what the final map looked like

We started with researchPhotos were taken from planes, balloons, drones... but a helicopter gave us the most freedom

We were flying in doorless helicopters

We opened an exhibition of our aerial photographs on the 35th floor of a skyscraper in Warsaw, where the premiere of our photobook "Poland From The Sky" took place. Check out the photographs below!

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Warsaw In The Clouds

Aerial view of modern Warsaw skyline rising above fog, showcasing Poland's interesting and diverse urban landscape.

In Autumn we were able to capture the Polish capital in a sea of fog. Looking at the history of Warsaw, this photo is quite symbolic - the city was nearly completely destroyed in World War II, but thanks to the people of Warsaw, it was rebuilt and has risen like the phoenix from the ashes.

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    The Historic Center Of Krakow

    Aerial view of Poland showcasing a modern, diverse cityscape with historic architecture and urban green spaces.

    Krakow was once the Polish capital city, and still is one of the most beautiful cities. In the picture, you can see the Wawel Royal Castle and the historic part of town, surrounded by the Planty gardens, (created in place of the old city walls). The town's square seen in the background is the biggest in Europe - it is 656ft x 656ft big.

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    #3

    Gdańsk From Above

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse cityscape in Poland showcasing urban and natural landscapes.

    Gdansk was once the biggest city in Poland and had the biggest port of the Baltic Sea. In the photo, you can see the old fortifications, not visible from the ground level.

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    #4

    The Pieniny Archipelago

    Aerial view of Poland’s diverse landscape with green mountains rising above a sea of clouds on a bright day.

    Flying over the sea of fog and seeing Pieniny mountains rising above the clouds was a unique and mystical experience. It looks like an archipelago, not mountains at all!

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    #5

    Auschwitz Birkenau

    Aerial view of Poland showing modern infrastructure, diverse landscapes, and a mix of urban and rural areas.

    Included on the UNESCO Heritage list as a testimony to one of the biggest crimes against humanity in the history of the world. This concentration camp was the place of mass murder of about 1.5 million people in the years 1940-1945. We wanted to show not only beautiful but important (even tragic) places.

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    #6

    The End Or The Beginning Of Poland

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse coastal area in Poland showing natural landscape and shoreline at sunset.

    The Hel Peninsula is 35 kilometers long and is one of the greatest unique features of Poland.

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    #7

    Warsaw By Night

    Aerial view of modern and diverse cityscape in Poland at night with illuminated buildings and busy streets.

    This is the actual night panorama of the Polish capital city - Warsaw. In this photo, you can see at least 30 skyscrapers, and half of them are 492ft or higher.

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    #8

    Solina Lake

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse landscape in Poland featuring lakes, forests, and infrastructure on a sunny day.

    Dam in Solina created one of the most picturesque lakes in Poland.

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    #9

    Star Of Subcarpathia

    Aerial view of a modern, diverse Polish city with autumn trees, historic buildings, and urban development.

    Łańcut Palace is composed of star-shaped fortifications.

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    #10

    River's End

    Aerial view of Poland showing modern and diverse landscapes with water, forests, and sandy shores under clear skies

    A place, where after 650 miles Vistula, the longest Polish river, flows into the Baltic Sea.

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    #11

    Biebrzanski National Park

    Aerial view of Poland featuring winding rivers and diverse green landscapes capturing the country's modern and interesting nature.

    It's the biggest national park in Poland, located in the northeastern part of the country. The river here creates a muddy terrain. It's hard to reach from the ground, but a perfect place for many bird species.

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    #12

    Tatra Mountains

    Aerial view of Poland's mountainous landscape showcasing the country's modern, interesting, and diverse terrain.

    This mountain range is partially Polish, but mostly Slovakian. In the center of the frame, you can see Morskie Oko - the biggest Tatra lake and the tourist shelter. To the right, there is a Rysy peak (8198 ft AMSL), the highest place in Poland.

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    #13

    Abstract Shapes

    Aerial view of diverse and modern landscape in Poland showing natural and industrial features in vibrant colors.

    These shapes are in fact created by ash wastes of Belchatow Power Plant.

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    #14

    Amazing Rivers

    Aerial view of Poland’s winding river and diverse green farmland showcasing modern and interesting landscapes.

    The winding paths of Wieprz River.

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    #15

    Marina In Gdynia

    Aerial view of a modern marina in Poland with boats docked, showcasing the country’s diverse and interesting landscape.

    Winter creates fantastic landscapes!

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    #16

    Pol'and'rock Festival

    Aerial view of a large, organized campsite in Poland showcasing its modern, interesting, and diverse landscape.

    The camp field from above.

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    #17

    The Island Of Kings

    Aerial view of Poland showcasing modern and diverse landscapes with islands, rivers, and farmland in vibrant autumn colors.

    Ostrów Lednicki is a mysterious place. Probably here the Baptism of Poland happened, and the first ruler of Polish tribes - Mieszko I - had one of his seats.

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    #18

    The Winter Is Coming

    Aerial view of Poland's modern and diverse farmland with colorful patchwork fields and scattered birds flying above.

    During one of the flights in Autumn, we saw an amazing spectacle of nature - storks getting ready for their departure to warm countries.

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    #19

    The Biggest Desert In Europe

    Aerial photo of Poland showing diverse landscapes with forests and sandy areas under a sunset sky.

    The Błędowska Desert isn't a work of nature, but of man. A few centuries ago local forests were cut down for the needs of silver and lead smelters.

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    #20

    The Fortress Of Kłodzko

    Aerial view of Poland showing a modern and diverse cityscape with historic architecture and green spaces.

    From above it looks like a star!

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    #21

    The Ideal City

    Aerial view of a historic city in Poland showcasing its modern, interesting, and diverse urban landscape.

    Zamość was founded by the 16th-century magnate Jan Zamoyski, and for this purpose, he hired a designer from the Italian city of Padua - Bernardo Morando. How did they manage to create such a complete form without looking at this Pearl of the Renaissance from the air, just like us?

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    #22

    Mystery Castle

    Aerial view of a historic castle surrounded by a winding river and lush green forests in modern Poland.

    The lower Silesia region is full of all kinds of castles and palaces. The Czocha Castle seen in the photo was a major film set element for over 30 movies.

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    #23

    Malbork Castle

    Aerial view of a historic castle in Poland surrounded by snow, showcasing modern and diverse country landscapes.

    The mighty Malbork Castle is the biggest castle not only in Poland but the whole of Europe! It was one of the capital cities of a Teutonic Order. Now it's on the UNESCO Heritage List.

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    #24

    The Oldest In Poland

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse city in Poland with green areas and clouds partially covering the landscape.

    Lower Silesian Złotoryja is the oldest city in Poland - it was founded in 1211.

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    #25

    Flying In A Doorless Plane

    Aerial view pilot capturing modern and diverse Poland from a small airplane above clouds and mountains.

    Without doors, it's much easier to frame, but the cold wind may become a huge problem.

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    #26

    The Land Of Great Masurian Lakes

    Aerial view of Poland showcasing modern infrastructure, diverse landscapes, and natural water bodies under a bright sky.

    In the photo, you can see the biggest lake in Poland - Śniardwy. It's nearly as big as Toruń!

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    #27

    Katowice By Night

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse city in Poland at night, showcasing urban lights and cityscape.

    This Upper Silesian City is the heart of the agglomeration. It's one of the brightest places on the night map of Poland.

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    #28

    At Work

    Two photographers in a helicopter capturing aerial pictures of Poland’s modern, interesting, and diverse landscape.

    POLAND ON AIR - Aleksandra Łogusz and Maciej Margas - at work!

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    #29

    The Versilles Of Podlasie

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse area in Poland showcasing historic architecture and green urban spaces.

    Branicki Palace in Białystok holds its resemblance to the original Versaille in France.

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    #30

    An Alien Plant

    Aerial view of a modern and diverse landscape in Poland featuring a large circular reservoir surrounded by farmland.

    It's a waste container for the side effect of copper production.

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    #31

    The Farmlands Of Małopolska

    Aerial picture of Poland showcasing modern agriculture and diverse, neatly divided farmland patterns.

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    #32

    Solar Energy

    Aerial view of modern and diverse agricultural fields in Poland showcasing the country's landscape and development at sunset.

    Witnica Solar Park is the biggest solar park in Poland. From air, you can see more and more places like this built all around the country.

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