They offer a rare glimpse of both well-known and secret spots in our region from a viewpoint most of us will never see.

Eastern Daily Press: An aerial view of Wells lifeboat station. Picture: John FieldingAn aerial view of Wells lifeboat station. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

These stunning aerial photographs of Norfolk and Suffolk were captured by John Fielding, who takes the images from his Skyranger plane.

Eastern Daily Press: Great Yarmouth port. Picture: John FieldingGreat Yarmouth port. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

Mr Fielding, the former owner of Langleys Toys, said he has been taking the eye-catching pictures from his plane for the last six years.

Eastern Daily Press: An aerial photograph of Norwich Cathedral. Picture: John FieldingAn aerial photograph of Norwich Cathedral. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

'Before I started taking them from the plane, I was taking them from the top of a large pole,' he said. 'I've always been fascinated with photography and, particularly, the aerial view.

Eastern Daily Press: Where was this aerial photograph of houses taken? Picture: John FieldingWhere was this aerial photograph of houses taken? Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

'So to be able to combine the two was fantastic for me. I think most people are fascinated by what it would be like to be up in the heavens.

Eastern Daily Press: The salt marshes in Wells. Picture: John FieldingThe salt marshes in Wells. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

'I have always lived in Norwich and Norfolk so it's brilliant to be able to capture these sights that we don't often get to see.'

Eastern Daily Press: The Roman Catholic Cathedral in Norwich. Picture: John FieldingThe Roman Catholic Cathedral in Norwich. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

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Eastern Daily Press: An aerial photograph of seals basking on Blakeney Point. Picture: John FieldingAn aerial photograph of seals basking on Blakeney Point. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Snape Maltings on the River Alde in Suffolk. Picture: John FieldingSnape Maltings on the River Alde in Suffolk. Picture: John Fielding (Image: Archant)