The Crown Prince of Dubai is a true photography buff.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whether he’s at home or abroad, is a known photography enthusiast.
He shares classic family pics, he posts up large from his travels, and he shares his adventures from right here in the UAE. He’s even played photographer for his fellow tourists on at least one occasion.
However, this latest offering from the Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Dubai Executive Council is something we’ve not seen the likes of before.
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Sheikh Hamdan posted a classic Dubai skyline shot – there are some clouds, there’s the Burj Khalifa – with a difference. It was photographed in infrared.
Here’s a look at the whole picture:
So cool, right? Almost otherworldly, but the landmarks are so familiar.
In infrared photography, either film (in analog cameras) or the image sensor (in digital) is used which is sensitive to infrared light. That light has a longer wavelength than that which is visible to the human eye.
It can give a dreamy, unreal feel, as colours show up differently. Foliage tends to glow, as it reflects infrared light.
Here are a few more examples so you can see the kind of effect it has:
You truly do learn something new every day – and sometimes that comes via HH Sheikh Hamdan.
Images: HH Sheikh Hamdan/Instagram
