From Colchester town centre to the Northern Gateway project and beyond here are some incredible pictures of Colchester from the sky.

We had a photographer take a trip on a plane to capture some images of north Essex.

In our first instalment we are starting off in Colchester town centre the images take in the former bus station and Firstsite, the castle, High Street, Leisure World and Colchester Institute.

There are also pictures of north Colchester including the Northern Approaches, Colchester United stadium and Colchester Hospital.

Next up are pictures of the Gilberd School, Severalls and Highwoods.

To view the gallery click here.

Our snapper also ventured out to the coast with pictures of Clacton and Harwich.

In Clacton we take in the Pier, seafront, Brook Park and new developments, the windfarm and Jaywick.

Over Harwich we see Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich Hospital, the seafront, Ha'Penny Pier, Trinity House and Dovercourt.

Over the coming weeks there will be more pictures of the Essex skyline in the Daily Gazette.

There will be a new set of pictures every Tuesday.