Aerial view of Macondé Peak hairpin ridge and turquoise lagoon in Mauritius

Where Volcanic Ridge
Meets Sapphire Lagoon.

Captured from 168 metres above Macondé Viewpoint in Baie du Cap, Mauritius: where winding coastal roads trace the razor-thin geometry of ancient land and emerald ocean.

LocationMacondé Viewpoint, MauritiusElevation168 m AGLAircraftDJI Air 2S

About the pilot

High altitude. Precise intent.

I am Kshitiz Bathwal, an aerial cinematographer and UAS pilot based in India. I specialize in documenting coastal landforms, volcanic terrain, and natural architecture across India, Mauritius, and Southeast Asia. Operating high-resolution 1-inch CMOS sensors between 30 and 299 metres AGL, my work focuses on perspective, spatial scale, and geological structure.

Skyscape Photography is an independent aerial practice built on flight discipline: securing airspace authorizations, evaluating micro-climate wind vectors, and capturing low-angle directional light when long shadows reveal natural geology.

“From 300 metres above, complex landscapes resolve into pure structural geometry.”
Kshitiz Bathwal · Lead UAS Cinematographer

Kshitiz Bathwal | Aerial Landscape Photographer

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Descent · 299 m to 38 m

Altitude defines perspective.

Ceiling · 299 m · 299 m AGL

Kelingking T-Rex Cliff & Emerald Bay

At 299 metres AGL, the legendary T-Rex limestone cliff of Nusa Penida emerges from the Indian Ocean, where turquoise waves carve dramatic white foam arches against sheer 200-metre vertical precipices.

Volcanic Ridge · 212 m · 212 m AGL

Mount Ijen Acidic Crater Lake

Descending to 212 metres over Mount Ijen caldera in East Java: the world's largest highly acidic crater lake glows in surreal turquoise hues framed by steaming sulfur solfataras and ancient volcanic ridges.

Coastal Ridge · 168 m · 168 m AGL

Macondé Viewpoint & Emerald Lagoon

Flown at 168 metres over Macondé Viewpoint in Baie du Cap, Mauritius. Golden sunlight carves the volcanic basalt ridge as winding coastal tarmac cuts between ancient rock and turquoise ocean waters.

Tidal Cavern · 114 m · 114 m AGL

Angel's Billabong Tidal Pool

Hovering at 114 metres above Angel's Billabong: natural emerald infinity rock pools carved by ocean spindrift where crystalline seawater reflects the morning sky.

Coastal Om · 72 m · 72 m AGL

Om Beach & Coastal Cliffs

At 72 metres above Gokarna: twin crescent coves shape the sacred Om landform as dense coconut palms meet black granite sea cliffs and breaking Arabian Sea surf.

Promontory · 38 m · 38 m AGL

Manipal End Point Ridge & Estuary

Final approach at 38 metres over Manipal End Point: lush plateau meadows slope gently into Swarna River estuary channels with the distant Arabian Sea horizon glowing at dusk.