"I couldn't use a drone, so I had to find another way of getting above them with my DSLR," says portrait photographer seeking new perspectives

Two boys lie on horses in relaxed poses on a dark ground.

A new perspective is a difficult thing to achieve in the modern age of photography. Drone photography, action cameras, and the new breed of lightweight pro lenses made it possible to capture unique compositions with ease – making it more challenging to produce original images.

For photographer Coenraad Torlage, that challenge became the driving force behind one of his most compelling images. His idea was clear: shooting from above – but having no drone made it difficult to achieve an aerial perspective.