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.

Author Biography

Jonathan Berg is a Birmingham-based photographer and author whose work explores the city’s architecture, culture and urban change. His first book, Positively Birmingham, was published in 1994 and went through five sold-out editions. His popular city guide, Discovering Birmingham, is now in its sixth edition and continues to introduce new generations to the story of the city.

He has also published Birmingham’s Public Art, a unique survey of the city’s extensive collection of sculpture and monuments, and Invention & Design: Elkington of Birmingham, which tells the story of the invention of electroplating in the Jewellery Quarter and its global impact.

Through his books, photography and guided tours, JonathanBerg has introduced thousands of people to Birmingham’s history and character, combining strong visual storytelling with a clear sense of place.