What characterizes oblique imagery?

Oblique imagery is characterized by showing a perspective view of objects and features. This type of imagery captures scenes from an angle rather than from directly above, allowing for a more three-dimensional view of the environment. This perspective can enhance the understanding of spatial relationships, shadowing, and the layout of features in a landscape, making it particularly useful in many applications such as urban planning, disaster response, and landscape analysis.

The option that discusses ground-level capture does not accurately define oblique imagery since oblique images can be taken from various heights, including aerial platforms. The choice regarding top-down views refers to orthogonal imagery, which presents a bird's-eye perspective without perspective distortion, unlike the angled views provided by oblique imagery. Lastly, while some oblique images can be taken at night, illumination is not a defining characteristic; oblique imagery can also be captured during daylight with natural lighting conditions.