# Foggy Dubai Photography Daniel Cheong Captures the World's Tallest Skyscrapers in a Surreal State By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-cheong References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/01/04/fog-over-dubai-buildings-photography/) & [danielcheongphotography](http://www.danielcheongphotography.com/) Unless a person watches "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" over and over again, or takes a visit to the [city of Dubai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum), a true appreciation for how tall the [tallest skyscraper in the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper) is hard to come by; enter the photographic works of Daniel Cheong. He has managed to capture this United Arab Emirates city in a surreal manner. Covered in a thick fog, the [tips of buildings soar high above](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower) them, which would make any person feel as though he or she were on an airplane. Daniel Cheong manages to not only focus on the magic of the mist, but also the colors of the city and the depth of the environment in each and every one of his shots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mist Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and equipment to capture misty landscapes in unique and captivating ways. - **Surreal Cityscapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to create immersive experiences of cities covered in fog. - **Atmospheric Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine advancements in lighting and visual effects to create photorealistic images with atmospheric and ethereal qualities. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new camera technologies or post-processing techniques to enhance and manipulate foggy and surreal photographs. - **Tourism and Travel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use foggy cityscapes as a unique selling point to attract tourists, and provide them with virtual or augmented reality experiences to explore destinations in a surreal state. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate foggy and surreal aesthetics into various art forms, such as paintings, sculptures, and installations, to evoke emotions and challenge traditional artistic boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Sky-Garden Leisure Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Rain-Collecting Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bpas-architects.md) - [Immersive Breeze Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-houses.md)