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28 stunning aerial photos that will change the way you see the world

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The website Daily Overview uses satellite imagery to capture stunning aerial photos from destinations around the world. 

The images give us an incredible bird's eye view into some of the world's biggest festivals, infrastructures, and natural wonders. 

We've put together a collection of some of our favorite images, from the crashing waters of the Niagara Falls to the lush canola fields that cover the mountains of Luoping County in China.

You can see their full collection with a live feed on their Instagram page.

(All captions courtesy of Daily Overview)

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The canal system of Amsterdam — known as Grachten — is the result of considered urban planning. In the early 17th century, when immigration was at a peak, a comprehensive plan for the city’s expansion was developed with four concentric half-circles of canals emerging at the main waterfront. In the centuries since, the canals have been used for defense, water management, and transport. They remain a hallmark of the city to this day.

 

 



Chilean authorities stated that the initial eruptions of the Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile released approximately 210 million cubic meters of ash into the air. Striking infrared satellite images taken in recent days show the town of Ensenada, located at the based on the volcano, covered in a thick layer of gray dust.

 



Canola flower fields cover the mountainous landscape of Luoping County, China. The crop is grown for the production of oil, which is extracted by slightly heating and then crushing the flower seeds.

 



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