Few people today still believe that the Earth is flat. However, this is exactly what can be assumed by viewing satellite images of the Earth taken at nadir — when the camera looks exactly down at an angle of 90 degrees.
The traditional way of vertical shooting hides details, smoothing out mountains, waterfalls and skyscrapers so that what we see looks more like a map than a photograph.
This experimental series of satellite images taken from an angle allows you to open the perspective and see the natural and urban area in a new way.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsSatellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsTake the famous Mount Fitzroy on the border of Argentina and Chile - you won't immediately understand what exactly is in the picture until you see a hint in the toothy shadows cast by the rocky peaks.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsA picture taken from a different angle changes the perspective: the image instantly becomes three-dimensional - mountains gain height, and valleys - depth. It's like looking out the window of an airplane from a height of 450 km.Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsDoha, Qatar. The pearl of Qatar is an artificial island in the shallow waters of the Persian Gulf.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsHouston, USA. The picture shows what an insignificant part of the city's territory is an island with skyscrapers.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsRiyadh — Saudi Arabia. On the example of Riyadh, this can be seen even better (the air is not so humid, so you can get a clear picture with more coverage).
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsShanghai, China.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsSao Paulo, Brazil is the most populated city in the Western Hemisphere.Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsTable Mountain looms over Cape Town, South Africa.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsThe highest Angel Waterfall in the world is 979 m .
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsKarakoram Ridge, Pakistan. The picture shows all three peaks - Gasherbrum I (8068 m), Broad Peak (8047 m) and Gasherbrum II (8035 m).Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsBlue Mountains, Australia.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsEtna is the second most active volcano in the world, Italy.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsZion National Park, Utah, USA.Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsBora Bora, Tahiti.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsKlyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, Kamchatka, Russia. Due to periodic emissions of ash and gas, flights over Kamchatka are often redirected.
Satellite, tilt the camera: Photos from Space that don't look like Google MapsThe Deccan Traps in India are one of the largest volcanic formations on earth, consisting of basalt deposits 2000 meters thick.