Seeing London from above
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Seeing London from above

Updated 1444 GMT (2244 HKT) November 14, 2014
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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: Jason Hawkes
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. Jason Hawkes
The Battersea Power Station development and, in the background, Nine Elms development. Jason Hawkes
The Shard, Western Europe's tallest building. Jason Hawkes
A look toward the River Thames in Westminster. Jason Hawkes
Two restaurants, Duck & Waffle and SUSHISAMBA, sit on top of Heron Tower. Jason Hawkes
Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial, which is a tribute to Queen Victoria. Jason Hawkes
Brockwell Lido, a South London landmark, is a space for health and fitness activities. Jason Hawkes
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. Jason Hawkes
A closer view of the Leadenhall Building. Jason Hawkes