Most of us have been on a plane. But for those who haven't it's easy to wonder what everything looks like from above. While flying high above a city skyline sure adds some perspective to our place within this huge world, flying above a mountain range is a totally different experience. Ever wondered what North Carolina looks like from up high? Check out these 12 awesome aerial shots.
1. Charlotte
We get a great view of Uptown Charlotte with the Panther blue in full force.
2. Lighthouse shadow
We can see the keeper's quarters from the top of Hatteras.
3. Outer Banks Scenic Byway
This picture captures all the drama and beauty of the byway. We see the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Pamlico Sound on the other.
4. Winding road
Up Black Mountain.
5. Miles and miles high
While the Mile High Swinging Bridge is quite terrifying at eye level, it looks beautiful and majestic from above.
6. Deep blue
Kure Beach looks like an ocean paradise from above.
7. Colorful Pilot Mountain
While the picture has a retro filter, it seems pretty fitting for this aerial shot of Pilot Mountain.
8. Dolphins
A drone captured this group of dolphins swimming off the coast of Atlantic Beach.
9. Pea Island Breach
A cut in the land was formed by Hurricane Irene. This aerial view shows the progress of a bridge being built to connect the two.
10. Capitol City
This aerial shot shows lovely downtown Raleigh on a nice day.
11. Shark in the water
A shark swims dangerously close to the shore beside the Bogue Inlet Pier.
12. Chimney Rock
While not so much 'aerial' and more so eye level...this view of Chimney Rock from Opera Box is simply breathtaking.
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