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Sky's the limit: Hungry hippos and twisting towers among aerial photography contest winners

From majestic monasteries to vast landscapes and jaw-dropping scenery, these stunning aerial images show the beauty of our world from above.

The awe-inspiring bird’s eye images are part of SkyPixel’s ‘Aerial Storytelling Contest 2018’.

The contest, co-organised with drone manufacturer DJI, attracted more than 30,000 entries from photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators in 141 countries.

In addition to the Grand Prize Winners, there were also first, second and third prizes in the travel, sports, urban life, nature and creativity categories.

From a football match on Lofoten islands to morning prayer in Bagan, the successful submissions captured amazing stories that took place in different parts of the globe.

Click through to see all the winning pictures.