Birmingham: A Drone's Eye View

From street level to skyline, Birmingham: A Drone’s Eye View captures the city as never before, with striking images and insightful legends created entirely through drone photography. Jonathan Berg reveals the drama of Birmingham’s architecture, landscapes and everyday spaces from bold new vantage points.

The book takes readers on a journey across the city. Landmarks both familiar and hidden are brought to life in high-impact images, each paired with legends that are concise yet highly informative. They explain what is shown and why it matters, revealing the character of a city that is constantly evolving, full of contrasts between historic roots and ambitious new developments.

Technical end-notes provide a glimpse into the challenges of urban drone photography. They show how drones can be used creatively to frame Birmingham in ways that ground-based cameras cannot, while highlighting the practical and artistic decisions involved.

The result is a unique portrait of Birmingham — energetic, surprising and full of detail. It is a book for residents who want to rediscover their city, for visitors keen to explore it in depth, and for anyone interested in urban change and the art of photography.

Jonathan Berg is the author of acclaimed books including Positively Birmingham, Discovering Birmingham and Birmingham’s Public Art. His photographs combine strong visual impact with an eye for context and meaning, introducing thousands to the story of the city.