Arizona From Above: A Summer Photo Essay
By Joseph J.Airdo // Photography by Anthony Gimmarino
Summer in Arizona reveals a stunning tapestry when viewed from above. Familiar landscapes transform into remarkable sights, offering a fresh outlook on our state. While ground-level exploration focuses on trails adn highways, an aerial view unveils hidden patterns, textures, and colors.
The dramatic diversity of Arizona’s topography is most apparent from the sky. From the rolling hills of the north to the striking geology of central Arizona, each region tells a unique story best appreciated from a bird’s-eye view. Summer travel across these varied landscapes showcases striking contrasts: vibrant red cliffs against clear blue skies, lush green waterways carving through golden terrain, and the intricate designs of human settlements nestled within nature’s grandeur.
Images Arizona invites you on an aerial journey across the state, beyond the Phoenix metropolitan area, through the lens of Anthony giammarino’s remarkable drone photography. This two-part summer photo essay series captures the essence of arizona’s exterior destinations as they’ve rarely been seen before – hovering at the perfect altitude to reveal both the landscape’s majesty and its intricate details.
Giammarino’s passion for drone photography has taken him to nearly every corner of Arizona, allowing him to capture the state’s unique character from above. Having moved to Arizona from New York in 2018, he combines an outsider’s appreciation with a local’s deep understanding of what makes Arizona special. His work encourages us to see familiar landmarks and hidden gems with new eyes, as a soaring bird might.
As you plan your summer travels, let these images inspire you to take a different perspective and appreciate Arizona’s remarkable beauty from every possible angle.[Image Gallery]
Prescott: Named after historian William H. Prescott (who never visited Arizona), Prescott served as the Arizona Territory’s capital twice: from 1864-1867 and again from 1877-1889, before Phoenix became the permanent capital.
Flagstaff – Bismarck Lake: every astronaut who walked on the moon trained in the landscapes surrounding Flagstaff, making it NASA’s preferred lunar training ground.
* Sedona Red Rocks: [No caption provided in the original HTML]
