Winter from Above

The Winter from Above series is a result of passion, commitment, love of flying, and photography. For an experienced pilot and an accomplished photographer, this marriage is a natural way to express the beauty of the world as seen from above. It is also the appreciation of the simplicity and the elegance of nature. It offers a unique way to look at common things from a different perspective. All photographs in this series have been taken from a Cessna 172, a personal airplane and flight trainer. Filip is piloting the plane and photographing at the same time - which allows him full control over airplane position and attitude. Each flight is a mission that required careful planning ⎯ the weather, the visibility, the winds, the angle of the sun⎯all must come together at the right time, with a little bit of luck and chance. Each image is a exhibition-ready large format print.

Photographer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor. Also, dreamer, hopeless romantic and stubborn perfectionist at times. Obsessed with flying since the early days, my true adventure with flying began in the early 2000s, after moving to the US from Poland. I currently work as a professional photographer in New York City, and fly actively for work, leisure or pure discovery. And photography! There is nothing better than the ability to combine things you truly love and see the fruits of your obsessions come alive.