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London from above: the best of photographer Jason Hawkes

Jason Hawkes has been taking pictures of the capital from the air for two decades, hanging out of the doors of helicopters with harness in place. These are some of his favourite images shot this year

The familiar criss-cross patterns of Hyde Park
The familiar criss-cross patterns of Hyde Park
JASON HAWKES
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The London Eye with the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank below
The London Eye with the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank below
JASON HAWKES
For the more adventurous, the O2 arena in Greenwich offers the chance to walk across its roof
For the more adventurous, the O2 arena in Greenwich offers the chance to walk across its roof
JASON HAWKES
Gasholders in King’s Cross, an area that has changed beyond recognition in the past 20 years, now play host to canalside apartments
Gasholders in King’s Cross, an area that has changed beyond recognition in the past 20 years, now play host to canalside apartments
JASON HAWKES
The pedestrianised Frith Street in Soho, London’s own café society
The pedestrianised Frith Street in Soho, London’s own café society
JASON HAWKES
The City of London with its modern skyline including the Shard on the right, next to London Bridge
The City of London with its modern skyline including the Shard on the right, next to London Bridge
JASON HAWKES
Piccadilly Circus with a twist this summer, as colourful artworks decorate the busy crossings
Piccadilly Circus with a twist this summer, as colourful artworks decorate the busy crossings
JASON HAWKES
Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, where futuristic new stands face the grand old pavilion
Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, where futuristic new stands face the grand old pavilion
JASON HAWKES
The Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, a night-time beacon for music lovers
The Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, a night-time beacon for music lovers
JASON HAWKES
Emirates Stadium, Arsenal FC’s home since 2006, with the old ground at Highbury on the left, now converted for housing
Emirates Stadium, Arsenal FC’s home since 2006, with the old ground at Highbury on the left, now converted for housing
JASON HAWKES
The mother of parliaments at Westminster, with the river taking a turn to the east
The mother of parliaments at Westminster, with the river taking a turn to the east
JASON HAWKES
Looking west down the Thames from Tower Bridge, with the Shard on the left
Looking west down the Thames from Tower Bridge, with the Shard on the left
JASON HAWKES