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We typically view things from different angles—from eye level, looking up, even from an animal's point of view (like a squirrel with a GoPro). This week at National Geographic, we invite you to enjoy the view from above. See Earth as you never have before, thanks to German photographer Bernhard Edmaier. Get lost in picturesque aerial views of tropical islands. Drones have a controversial reputation, but Your Shot member Reuben Wu uses them to create something beautiful. Did you know there's an annual international Dronestagram contest? Check out the winning photos. Next, watch this stunning bird's-eye video footage of dolphins stampeding off the coast of California, or scroll through these unreal aerial landscapes taken by Your Shot members. Feeling inspired? Read our photography tips and tricks then submit your own #aerial photo! Read More →

Dazzling Views From Hubble Celebrate the Hubble telescope's significant accomplishments, thrilling moments, and breathtaking images that forever changed our sense of the universe. BUY THE BOOK Aerial Photo Coasters This set of four puzzle-piece coasters fashioned from an aerial photograph is the perfect way to celebrate a new home or remember a beloved place from your present or past. SHOP NOW

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The Ultimate Aerial Map Get the most accurate map of Earth's surface ever produced from satellite data. This laminated composite map draws from more than 500 satellite images to give sharp details and natural colors. BUY THE MAP See National Parks From Space In celebration of the National Park Service's centennial, view the beautiful lands protected by the NPS like never before with this gallery of satellite images from space. VIEW THE GALLERY

'80s America Was Epic From Above Watch as Harrison Sanborn presents spectacular, sweeping views of iconic U.S. features. Shot by his father from a helicopter in the 1980s, the remastered footage even includes an appearance from the Twin Towers. WATCH NOW

Soar Over Southern Africa Explore southern Africa's splendid landscapes from above on an unforgettable journey by private air. Experience some of the world's best wildlife viewing on safari in private game parks, encounter Victoria Falls, and more. VIEW THE TRIP Finding the Next Science Stars Emerging Explorer Jedidah Isler turned a childhood fascination with stars into a career. National Geographic honors her and the world's best and most innovative scientists and storytellers for pushing the boundaries. LEARN MORE

Over the Lights This is your captain speaking … Fly high over the nighttime glow of Chicago's city lights every day with this free desktop wallpaper. Get the Wallpaper →

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Photographs: "Flying High" by David Bengtsson, National Geographic Your Shot; "Honkey Kong" by Christian Aslund, National Geographic Your Shot; "Divine Souls" by Siddharth Setia, National Geographic Your Shot; "Thoughts on Death" by Victor Chen, National Geographic Your Shot; "Naval Fort, Dry Tortugas National Park" by DigitalGlobe; "Chicago City Lights" by Jim Richardson

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Climate change

Watch this animated map to see birds' migrations in a climate-affected future. On this mesmerizing animated map, you can watch the projected movements of nearly 3,000 species of birds, mammals, and amphibians over the next 70 years. The projections show animals searching for cooler temperatures in our warming world while avoiding man-made obstacles like roads and cities. Luckily birds have a big advantage in the search for new habitats: wings. These maps, published by the Nature Conservancy, highlight the major migratory routes wildlife will take and the lands that we will need to preserve to make these journeys possible. Learn more about these projected migrations and how they can guide our future conservation. Map: Dan Majka http://today.caricom.org/