SkyPixel’s Top Picks Of 2017

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SkyPixel, the world's most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI, has selected some of the best aerial stories submitted to the 2017 SkyPixel Photo Storytelling Contest.

From a crystal selfie in the middle of Lake Baikal to witnessing a polar bear hunt in Nunavut, each photo is a story in itself, providing audiences with fresh perspectives of the world we live in. These photos not only represent some of the best work submitted to the contest thus far but also capture key moments of 2017 as the year comes to an end.

The 2017 SkyPixel Photo Storytelling Contest continues to welcome entries until December 29, 2017. Participants can submit their photos to three different categories - Landscape, Portrait, and Story (which requires a series of photos taken from the ground and in the air), for a chance to win up to $15K USD worth of prizes. To enter, visit https://www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017/info.

“The SkyPixel platform has become a gathering place for aerial photographers, creators and artists, to share, to inspire and to provide us with unique perspectives of the world,” said Danny Zheng, DJI’s Vice President of Marketing, “With the new ‘Story’ category, we hope to provide participants more creative freedom and a chance to curate their story. The entries we’ve seen so far have exceeded our expectations and we hope they will also serve as inspirations for others who plan to take part.”

The final winners will be announced on January 31, 2018. This year’s Grand Prize winner will receive prizes worth approximately $15k USD, including a DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X7 DL-S 16mm F2.8 ND ASPH, an iPhone X 256G, a Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body, a Lowepro Pro Runner RL x450 AW II, a Manfrotto MKBFRC4-BH Befree Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head, and more.

Professional and Enthusiast groups will have a First, Second and Third Prize in each category, with rewards up to $7,000 USD. SkyPixel will also give out a Popular Prize reward to the top ten most liked entries and an additional nine will stand to win Nominated Entries rewards.

For more info, visit: https://www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017/info

For inquiries, please contact: campaign@skypixel.com

Media can post photos on their website with credits to the author and SkyPixel contest.

Download images: http://bit.ly/2AWlYyg

For the full gallery, visit https://www.skypixel.com/events/photocontest2017/select

Details of the best aerial shots of 2017

LINES丨By Javier del Cerro

Capturing the rich colors of agriculture fields beginning to grow in the spring.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/lines-ii

Salar de Uyuni丨By Alfredo Rebaza

The Salar de Uyuni is the largest continuous and high salt desert in the world, with an area of 10 582 km² (or 4085 square miles). Located at 3650 meters above sea level.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/salar-de-uyuni

Polar bear hunting丨By Florian Ledoux

A polar bear traversing ice on the hunt for food in Nunavut. Soon after the shot was taken, the polar bear caught his prey but was interrupted by a more prominent bear, forcing him to leave his catch. The smaller polar bear had to start his hunt all over again, and the cycle of survival continues.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/polar-bear-hunting-96f45ade-687f-4833-acd8-557db2f1fb2a

Dying Nature丨By 在那片更高的天空

The rapid development of human civilization has brought on a series of negative effects, including serious environmental problems. This photo showcases the shocking effects of a polluted mine.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/18-1

Line丨By 279061368

A girl dancing along the coast of Chaka Salt Lake in western China

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/line-077150f1-33f3-470a-970b-5c0b130f88c5

Mother and Child丨By Yantastic

Mother and child cruising near Sydney, Australia.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/mother-and-child

Emerald gem of the Lake Baikal丨By 李珩

A crystal selfie in the middle of Lake Baikal

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/cb099394-b869-4235-aab5-d73c57da9033

Drying Clothes in Autumn丨By 菜鸟视觉

A lady is drying her clothes using traditional methods by minorities in western China.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/599c35a3-94d9-4f3a-b734-2da26edcec86

The Rebirth丨By andrea

Witness the rebirth of humanity

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/the-rebirth

GEOMETRY OF LIQUID GOLD. By Javier del Cerro

In Castilla La Mancha there are numerous fields of olive trees perfectly placed on the ground.

https://www.skypixel.com/photos/geometry-of-liquid-gold

About SkyPixel

SkyPixel was founded in 2014 and has become a leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers. The platform has over six million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily by users from around the world.Leading works have received over 1 million views. The world’s largest aerial photography contest was hosted by SkyPixel in 2016, with over 27,000 entries received from 131 countries. In addition, SkyPixel also promotes the growth of the aerial community, with an educational section featuring key experts of aerial imaging who provide tips on how to produce the best aerial photography. For more info, please visit www.skypixel.com.