Looking straight down from an aerial perspective over Chinthurst Hill, the dense Surrey woodland transforms into a spectacular patchwork of seasonal colour. This striking top-down composition isolates the circular stone crown of the historic Chinthurst Folly, standing as a quiet centerpiece completely surrounded by the changing landscape. Catching the hill on a crisp autumn morning allowed the low morning sun to skim the treetops, highlighting the brilliant golden canopies and warm copper bracken.

The perfect geometry of the unroofed tower cuts a sharp, circular window through the organic textures of the forest floor, whilst the low lying morning mist softens the edges of the frame, blending the dense amber trees into a dreamy autumnal haze that isolates this hidden landmark from the world below.

Capturing this moment was down to planning and a stroke of luck. After scouring Google Maps, I located this lesser known folly and rushed out the very following morning. It just so happened that the autumn conditions had reached their peak, rewarding that spontaneous dawn chase with a flawless, golden bird's-eye view.