Aerial photograph

Level 2 Category

Definition

Shows a view of the ground or landscape taken from above, usually from a plane, drone, or satellite.

Related Terms

Birds-eye view, high angle

Example Image

Palm Beach County Park Lantana Airport by Don Ramey Logan. JPG file, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palm_Beach_County_Park_Lantana_Airport_by_Don_Ramey_Logan.jpg by Don Ramey Logan. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Writing Alternative Text

Describe the viewpoint, scale, and any major features in the scene.

Example Alt Text

"Aerial photograph taken above Palm Beach County Park Lantana Airport. Multiple numbered runways, airplane hangars, parked aircraft, and airport grounds are visible. Surrounding features include residential neighborhoods, wooded areas, roads, and part of Lake Osborne bordering the airport."

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