WITH ethereal views like these, it's easy to see how this pilot became totally addicted to heights.

Karim Nafatni, a commercial pilot and photographer based in Dubai, has documented his daily routine in a series of jaw-dropping, otherworldly images.

They show the earth in a light most of us don't get the chance to witness - 11,000 metres up, with an almost 180-degree view from the cockpit.

Judging from the snaps, he may just have the best office views ever.

Nafatni began taking a camera on board in 2007. Now a captain, his passion for high-flying photography has grown even stronger over recent years.

He also takes shots from the top of buildings.

Most of the photos are taken from an A320.

He uses 'exposure bracketing' to create the stunning snaps, taking at least three shots - each at a different exposure - before combining them to create the final picture.