Red Bull Photography recently joined our community with a verified brand profile of their own. This partnership isn’t just about amazing photography—it’s also about amazing stories. Behind every shot on Red Bull Photography is a talented photographer, a wild story, and a few lessons learned. We’ll be telling those stories every week here on 500px ISO and the Red Bull Photography website.


Riding the tumultuous waves at Praia do Norte, Portugal. Climbing a treacherous peak in the Himalayas. Base jumping off the formidable Mount Kilimanjaro. A triathlon race overlooking the majestic Wanaka, New Zealand. The thrill, the drama, and all the elements that come together in moments of real, extreme action can be difficult to capture in a single image, when taken from a normal vantage point. For some Red Bull pro photographers, it is much easier to make like a bird and see the big picture when they shoot from above, with the help of an airplane, helicopter, hot air ballon, or even a drone.

To inspire you, we gathered these exciting images—all taken from very high up in the air—that give you a beautiful bird’s eye view, and puts the entire experience of a determined athlete and adventurer in perspective. Scroll down, and prepare to be blown away!

Eric Lagerstrom training at the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, United States of America. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Jamie Whincup racing in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Competitors Performing During Red Bull Aces in Cloverdale California. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Carlos Burle surfing at Praia do Norte, Portugal. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Conrad Anker climbing Lunag Ri in the Himalayas, Nepal. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Stephane Peterhansel Racing in Argentina During Rally Dakar. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Jost Arens Performs a Nollie Heel in Cyprus by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Brian Grubb at Red Bull Wakeskate in Pamukkale, Turkey by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Team Chiru Magura at Red Bull Defiance in Wanaka, New Zealand. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Richard Permin skiing in Tordrillo mountains in Alaska, USA. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Cyclists competing in Red Bull Defiance in Wanaka, New Zealand. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Red Bull Defiance participants at Wanaka, New Zealand. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Henrik Windstedt Skiing in Engelberg, Switzerland. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Jon Durand Hanggliding Over the Cliffs of The Great Australia Bight, Eucla, Australia. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Matt Roche and Laurent Conseil rowing in Talloires, France. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Aaron Durogati performing on Breithorn in Cervinia, Italy. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Valery Rozov Performs at the Kilimanjaro BASE jump in Tanzania. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Team Prestige Worldwide and Team Ice Crew compete in Ice Cross Downhill during Red Bull Crashed... by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Angela Eiter rock climbing in Margalef, Spain.  by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Competitors Perform During the Red Bull Ragnarok at Hardangervidda in Haugastol, Norway. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Fabian Lentsch Skiing in Haines, AK, USA by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Myriam Nicole Riding in Les 7 Laux, France. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Israel Blanco at Red Bull White Cliffs, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Participants at Red Bull Ride Out of Hell in Puyehue, Chile. by Red Bull Photography on 500px

Stay tuned for another story from Red Bull Photography that will blow your mind next week!