China drone photos of breathtaking scenery and nature show a side of the country rarely seen
- Chinese photographer Lyu Fengxiao has spent the last 12 years travelling the country looking for the best nature shots
- A showcase of some of his best drone images will go on show at the Shanghai Library next month
Since Lyu Fengxiao bought his first camera in 2007, he has thrice visited all China’s 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, as well as Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, to take photos of breathtaking scenery. His images of nature – rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, turquoise waters – portray a side of the country that is rarely seen.
In an exhibition at the Shanghai Library next month, the 37-year-old Chinese photographer will showcase some of his colourful and stunning photos – all taken from far above using drones.
Lyu says his photographic methods have evolved over the past 12 years. Until 2013 he travelled around China as a backpacker and took stills. In 2014, he hit the road again, this time exploring the time-lapse technique. In 2016, he turned to drone photography.
“And this year, I started taking virtual-reality 360-degree immersive views of China,” he says.
