astounding images from the Drone Photo Awards 2022

Over 2,000 people from 116 countries submitted photographs to the Drone Photo Awards 2022 this year.

Slipping on a boat on the bank of the river buriganga in Bangladesh, Dhaka

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water lily harvesting during the monsoon season in the wetlands of West Bengal

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Flamingos sleep together at night for added security and remain close throughout the day.

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Siberian Whirlpool

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The shot, taken in March 2022, depicts the participants in the annual ski event.

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Siberian WhirlRooftops of Kartoffelraekkerne Neighborhoodpool

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Salt Farm Workers Harvesting

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Like a Painted Picture

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