The best aerial photographs of London as spectacular skyline changes in 2014
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A photographer with a passion for capturing cities from above has selected his most spectacular images of London from 2014.
Jason Hawkes has been shooting aerial views from helicopters for over 20 years and boasts a portfolio of hundreds of thousands of aerial shots from all over the world and has produced 50 books of aerial photography.
The talented photographer takes more birds-eye view pictures in the UK capital than anywhere else in the world.
So dedicated is he to the Big Smoke, that he flies over the city three or four times per week in a helicopter searching out the perfect shot.
While tethered into the passenger seat, he leans out of the window to take these impressive photographs.
A frenetic Oxford Circus during the festive season, a sea of poppies around the Tower of London and dusk over the bright lights of the Isle of Dogs.
Hawkes' London portfolio juxtaposes the capital's ever-expanding modernity with its traditional architecture, capturing statuesque skyscrapers and ornate monuments.
Late night shopping: A busy Oxford Circus during the festive season. Hawkes flies over London three or four times a week to take photographs
Poppies surround the Tower of London, as part of the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red exhibit marking the centenary of World War One
Dusk over the bright lights of the Isle of Dogs. Photographer Jason Hawkes shoots London more than any other location in the world
The statuesque Shard building, looking North across the Thames, overlooking St Pauls Cathedral, the 'Walky Talky' and the Gherkin
Rowing boats on the Serpentine. The photographer, who has produced over 50 books, has selected some of his favourite images from 2014
Dawn over The City of London, looking east to the docklands. Hawkes captures iconic buildings such as the 'cheese grater' pictured centre
The Albert Memorial, one of London's most ornate monuments, in Kensington Gardens, opposite the Royal Albert Hall
River views: The o2, formerly the Millennium Dome, looking west towards Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs
Swimmers from above at Brockwell Park Lido, in Herne Hill, South East London. The pool is open seven days a week all year round
A frosty winter's morning over the City. Hawkes' images perfectly capture the capital's mix of modernity and centuries old grandeur
Looking across the Embankment to Buckingham Palace and Westminster. Hawkes has been shooting aerial views for over 20 years
The sun setting behind the Leadenhall Building, City of London.
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