LA photographer shoots the City of Angels from dizzying heights and sometimes scales skyscrapers just to get the perfect shot
- Urban explorer Daniel Malikyar, 20, snaps breath-taking images all over the City of Angels many of which include himself
- Daniel, a student at Chapman University in Orange, California, said: 'My favorite aspect of shooting from a downward perspective at extreme heights is that I'm able to show people a perspective they've never seen before
- As well as photographing LA, thrill seeker Daniel has taken similar images at the likes of canyons across California and in Asia
A daring photographer is desperate to capture Los Angeles in a whole new light - by scaling buildings and even taking to the skies.
Urban explorer Daniel Malikyar snaps breath-taking images all over the City of Angels many of which include himself.
In some of his favourite shots, Daniel, 20, shoots directly down at the ground from dizzying heights, often scaling skyscrapers to get the perfect shot.
Overcast: This photo was shot during an overcast sunrise over the Port of Los Angeles by urban explorer Daniel Malikyar who snaps breath-taking images all over the City of Angels
Out west: This Photo was shot around 5am at the Horshoe Bend in Page, Arizona after a 9 hour road trip from LA. Daniel, 20, shoots directly down at the ground from dizzying heights, often scaling skyscrapers to get the perfect shot
Daniel Malikyar hanging from a banister in Los Angeles from the top floor of a high rise apartment complex. In other photos, the photpgrapher uses a helicopter, dangling his limbs in the shot to add to their vertigo inducement
Vertigo: 'These images often give viewers a sense of vertigo and tend to spark curiosity that lingers in the minds of the audience.That being said, I'm always very cautious when I shoot in dangerous conditions.What most may consider risky, typically ends up being worth it in the end,' he said
In others, the photographer, from Palos Verdes in California, USA, uses a helicopter, dangling his limbs in the shot to add to their vertigo inducement.
Daniel, a student at Chapman University in Orange, California, said: 'My favourite aspect of shooting from a downward perspective at extreme heights is that I'm able to show people a perspective they've never seen before.
'These images often give viewers a sense of vertigo and tend to spark curiosity that lingers in the minds of the audience.That being said, I'm always very cautious when I shoot in dangerous conditions.What most may consider risky, typically ends up being worth it in the end,' he said.
As well as photographing LA, thrill seeker Daniel has taken similar images at the likes of canyons across California and in Asia.
New perspective: Daniel, a student at Chapman University in Orange, California, said: 'My favourite aspect of shooting from a downward perspective at extreme heights is that I'm able to show people a perspective they've never seen before
World traveler: This Photo was shot 2,500 feet above the Los Angeles skyline in a helicopter. As well as photographing LA, thrill seeker Daniel has taken similar images at the likes of canyons across California and in Asia
Dangling: Daniel became interested in urban exploring last summer, after being inspired by the photography works of others on Instagram
This photo was shot during a rainy night around 3am overlooking the Los Angeles basin from one of Daniel's favorite rooftops
Hollywood: Daniel Malikyar in a helicopter above the Hollywood Sign, the photographer, from Palos Verdes in California, USA, uses a helicopter, dangling his limbs in the shot to add to their vertigo inducement
He became interested in urban exploring last summer, after being inspired by the photography works of others on Instagram.
As well as being able to shoot incredible images, he likes being part of the urban exploring community because of the comradery that it builds.
He added: 'I was inspired to venture out and discover the indescribable experiences that come along with urban exploring for myself.
'I took on Downtown Los Angeles and instantly was hooked on shooting everything the city had to offer.
'Whether scaling a skyscraper with an unseen vantage point of the city, exploring the underground tunnel ways, or taking on the gritty streets, the city of Los Angeles is filled with unique subjects to shoot.'
Community: This Shot taken at 2am in Los Angeles. As well as being able to shoot incredible images, Daniel likes being part of the urban exploring community because of the comradery that it builds
Perfect shot: Daniel Malikyar looks down on the port of Los Angeles in a helicopter. 'I was inspired to venture out and discover the indescribable experiences that come along with urban exploring for myself,' said Daniel
High above: Photo was shot looking down over the edge of an iconic Los Angeles rooftop. 'Whether scaling a skyscraper with an unseen vantage point of the city, exploring the underground tunnel ways, or taking on the gritty streets, the city of Los Angeles is filled with unique subjects to shoot,' said Daniel
Photo was shot from a helicopter ride above the cloud layer on the Pacific Ocean. This is just one of daniel's many daring and dizzying shots. Certainly don't try this at home
Thousands of feet in the air: This photo was shot of Daniel Malikyar while hanging out of a helicopter two thousand feet above Los Angeles in an attempt to get the right angle
First light: Daniel Malikyar during an overcast sunrise at the Horshoe Bend a 5am. Daniel made a 9 hour road trip from LA to Page, Arizona and got there just in time for the first light
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