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Incredible aerial views of Britain from crop circles to Jonathan Creek’s windmill captured by drone photographer

Chris Gorman's photography has taken him across New Zealand, the Pacific and Europe - but now he aims his lens at the UK

BRITAIN'S beauty has been captured in stunning aerial images taken by an award-winning drone photographer.

From druid revellers gathered at Stonehenge to the rolling hills of Hampshire, the snaps show never before seen angles of iconic British landscapes.

Sea fog drifts acros Beachy Head in Eastbourne on one of the hottest days of the year so far
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Sea fog drifts acros Beachy Head in Eastbourne on one of the hottest days of the year so farCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk

The stills were shot by professional snapper Chris Gorman who took 30 years of ground-based camera experience to the skies with a high tech drone.

Each picture is linked by a common theme: they capture dramatic and distinctly British scenes from above.

One image shows the morning mist swirling around Shipley Windmill in East Sussex, which is known to many as the home of TV character Jonathan Creek.

The incredible landscape view was shortlisted this week in the British Photography Awards.

The gorgeous green hills of Hampshire are showcased in this snap of East Meon village at Golden Hour
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The gorgeous green hills of Hampshire are showcased in this snap of East Meon village at Golden HourCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
A flock of birds fly in the foreground of this snap as mist moves across the famous Jonathan Creek windmill
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A flock of birds fly in the foreground of this snap as mist moves across the famous Jonathan Creek windmillCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
Winter Wonderland lights up the London skyline
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Winter Wonderland lights up the London skylineCredit: © Chris Gorman www.bigladder.co.uk
The sun sets on a crop circle at Target Wood in Dorset
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The sun sets on a crop circle at Target Wood in DorsetCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
A bird's eye view of boats at Emswort harbour in West Sussex
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A bird's eye view of boats at Emswort harbour in West SussexCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk

Another snap looks down on perfectly-cut crop circles in in Target Wood, Dorset.

The formation depicts the Tree of Life - a mystical symbol used in the ancient Jewish tradition of the Kabbalah - and appeared on a farmland near Badbury Rings last year.

Gorman's night photography is just as breathtaking, with pictures capturing the bright lights of Winter Wonderland in London as the capital's skyline twinkles int he background.

He also flew his drone close to an explosive firework display at Leeds Castle in Kent.

Brilliant red fireworks explode above Leeds Castle in Kent as thousands turn out to watch the display
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Brilliant red fireworks explode above Leeds Castle in Kent as thousands turn out to watch the displayCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
The summer solstice sun breaks through the stones at Stonehenge as observed by thousands of revellers
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The summer solstice sun breaks through the stones at Stonehenge as observed by thousands of revellersCredit: Refer to Photographer
A drone shot showing the last of the summer sun shining through the remains of Corfe Castle in Dorset
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A drone shot showing the last of the summer sun shining through the remains of Corfe Castle in DorsetCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
The Summer sun sets over Portsmouth Harbour as boats set sail
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The Summer sun sets over Portsmouth Harbour as boats set sailCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
The ruined Dunnottar Castle - a medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-east coast of Scotland
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The ruined Dunnottar Castle - a medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-east coast of ScotlandCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk

Crumbling British castles also feature in Gorman's collection.

Images range from aerial views of Arundel Castle in West Sussex to shots of the sun beaming through the ruins of Corfe Castle in Dorset.

Gorman's work has taken him across the UK, New Zealand, the Pacific and Europe.

His landscape work in New Zealand saw him chosen to be exhibited in the Photographer of the Year Competition.

Gorman's drone looks down on Boomtown Festival at Winchester Hampshire in August this year
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Gorman's drone looks down on Boomtown Festival at Winchester Hampshire in August this year
A burning Sky over Leeds Castle In Kent
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A burning Sky over Leeds Castle In KentCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
The Isle Of Dogs lights up just after sunset beside the O2
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The Isle Of Dogs lights up just after sunset beside the O2Credit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
A stunning snap of Brighton Palace Pier as the drone flies out over the sea for the perfect angle
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A stunning snap of Brighton Palace Pier as the drone flies out over the sea for the perfect angleCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire surrounded by the last of the autumn colours
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Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire surrounded by the last of the autumn coloursCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk
Gorman captured a unique angle of Arundel Castle with his drone camera
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Gorman captured a unique angle of Arundel Castle with his drone cameraCredit: Chris Gorman/www.BigLadder.co.uk

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After mastering the art of ground photography, Gorman - a fully qualified CAA/PfCO pilot - applied his broad knowledge and adaptive style to the medium of drone photography.

The work took him quite literally to new heights as he explored the gorgeous British countryside with a quad copter armed with high quality camera.

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