Adventurer Captures Amazing Aerial Shots of His Travels Across 43 Countries

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Cinque Terre, Italy

Adventure photographer Matt Horspool is a natural explorer. Born in South Korea and raised in rural New South Wales, the award-winning freelancer has stepped foot in 43 countries across 6 continents, with a tour across South America among his most memorable. In addition to snapping photos from the ground, Horspool also documents his dreamy backpacking travels from above.

Shot from drones, hot air balloons, and other sky-high methods, Horspool's aerial landscape photos offer an exciting chance to see the world from a new perspective. His body of work showcases a range of subjects, from seaside cities and mountain villages to natural pools and twisting tributaries.

Perhaps the most alluring aspect of his photographs is their mysterious atmosphere. In many shots, moody blankets of fog and mist circle and shroud the tranquil scenery. This is primarily because Horspool prefers shooting in the morning, when he feels less like a tourist and more like a local. “It's always the best time to explore a city, as there are literally no tourists or locals about,” he divulges. “The place is yours.”

If you like what you see, you're in luck. Fortunately, it seems we can expect even more jaw-dropping shots to grace his Instagram page, as the ever-ambitious adventurer “does not plan on stopping anytime soon.”

Adventure photographer Matt Horspool captures amazing aerial photos of landscapes around the world.

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Australia

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Kayaköy, Muğla, Turkey

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Many of his shots focus on unique cities.

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Florence, Italy

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Riomaggiore, Le Cinque Terre

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Others showcase the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Meteora, Greece

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Seceda in Italy

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Tajikistan

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Kyrgyzstan

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Kyrgyzstan

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Kyrgyzstan

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Seceda in Italy

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography Adventure Photography

Hassans Walls Lookout

And some offer a rare glimpse of the abstract patterns found all over the world.

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Tajikistan

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Australia

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Bali, Indonesia

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

Australia

Matt Horspool Aerial Landscape Photography

New South Wales

Matt Horspool: Website | Instagram | Facebook

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Matt Horspool. 

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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