High-Definition, Ad-Free Aerial Photography and Video

SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest

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Annual Best Video Winners

Aerial Category (1 winner), Handheld Category (1 winner)

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Aerial

The War - My Transformation Journey

Bashir Abu Shakra

Grand Prize (Aerial)

The seamless editing, pleasing color palette, and well-matched soundtrack create a deeply immersive experience. The tranquil yet expansive visuals invite contemplation, with striking contrasts that gradually build to an emotional crescendo. The filmmaker skillfully weaves together childhood memories and creative journeys, prompting profound reflection. The portrayal of loneliness conveys both struggle and artistic revelation.

Tim Pan

The opening shot is captivating, featuring the elongated duration of the shots, graceful movements, and the serene beauty of the time of day. The composition is particularly noteworthy. It is a favorite of mine, and the overall quality is exceptional.

Claudio Miranda

Absolutely stunning use of symbolism in this film. The shots speak for themselves, but what I loved so much was how it talked about loneliness and contrasted with images of a person feeling small in a beautifully vast landscape. Loved what was done.

Sam Newton

This is a truly impressive film. Landscape photography here transcends mere documentation - every frame the cinematographer captures is refined, precise and full of charm. The thoughtful composition and lighting reveal both technical mastery and artistic dedication, resulting in a work where technique and vision are perfectly aligned. The ending sequence is particularly memorable.

Chenyu Jin

Tim Pan

Claudio Miranda

Sam Newton

Chenyu Jin

Tim Pan

02:40

Handheld

日本Travel Cinematic | 旅拍 | 中二少年的圣地巡礼

于洋HenryYue

Grand Prize (Handheld)

From bustling streets to vibrant local life and lively wildlife... the filmmaker's keen eye for detail beautifully captures the mystique and vitality of Japan. Particularly impressive is the innovative sound design that transports viewers right into the scenes.

Tim Pan

Sound design and use of movement in this film were second to none. Absolutely capturing the essence of Japan in the most stunning way. This was one of my favorites and I felt immersed from the moment I hit play. Keep up the incredible work, this was truly something else

Sam Newton

This effectively captures the essence of urban life, transitioning from a serene still life to the energy of a bustling cityscape.

Claudio Miranda

This work showcases remarkably rich visual elements that balance motion and stillness with perfect harmony. The filmmaker demonstrates superb control of pacing, while the clean color palette and precise exposure bring all components together seamlessly. It's a complete and polished piece of filmmaking.

Chenyu Jin

Tim Pan

Sam Newton

This effectively captures the essence of urban life, transitioning from a serene still life to the energy of a bustling cityscape.

Claudio Miranda

Chenyu Jin

Tim Pan

Annual Best Photo Winner

Aerial Category (1 winner)

Aerial

玄秘之域

岗尔恰

Grand Prize

This photograph demonstrates masterful composition, where the snowscape, hollows, and red-crowned cranes create a poetic interplay. The ink-wash aesthetic and intentional negative space beautifully embody Eastern artistic sensibilities. What makes it particularly intriguing is the serendipitous backstory of the crane's stumble - a perfect confluence of chance and vision.

Weiming Chu

This photograph captures a red-crowned crane at the moment of landing, slipping on the snow-covered ice and leaving a trail shaped like a phoenix. The photographer skillfully uses the steps as a leading point, adding depth and balance to the composition, playing with a circular ice formation as a leading/wraping line. And the coolest thing is the shape of the bird in the snow - like a phoenix rising! The image highlights a rare and fleeting scene in nature, where movement and light come together in perfect harmony.

Daniel Kordan

This aerial photo works beautifully because it almost tricks you at first glance—like you're looking at a drawing rather than a real landscape. There's a frozen pond shaped like an eye that immediately grabs your attention, and the neat line of footprints from the bird adds a playful sense of movement. It’s simple, clean, and has a bit of mystery to it. The minimal colours and subtle textures make the whole thing feel calming but intriguing at the same time.

Luke Stackpoole

Gorgeous! What a beautiful painting, this definitely belongs on a wall. The subtle colors, cool and calm with a hint of red to help define the bird’s shape is lovely. I’m curious how the bird made the wing shape in the snow.

Anne Farrar

Weiming Chu

Daniel Kordan

Luke Stackpoole

Anne Farrar

Weiming Chu

Annual Top 10 Videos Winners

Top 10 winners in the Video category, selected through a comprehensive evaluation of aerial and handheld footage (in no particular order and excluding the overall winner).