German photographer Sebastian Opitz has captured a clouded aerial view of Dubai's metropolis. Accurately titled Cloud City, he has often relayed just the tip of the buildings featured as they have for the most part been obscured by foggy perspectives.
Several process are at play in Cloud City. As the featured climate is seldom seen in Dubai, Opitz got the chance to take in Cloud City in just 4-6 days. He did so while on Princess Tower's 85th floor, enabling him to view Dubai's high rise architecture. While these lines of buildings are obscured by the weather conditions, he has nonetheless relayed details to viewers via his images of windows, tower peaks, highways and docked boats.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Aerial Photography
- Opportunities for capturing unique perspectives of cities from above.
- Weather-influenced Art
- Exploring artistic expressions that are influenced by weather conditions.
- Urban Obscuration
- Exploring the concept of obscuring urban landscapes for creative purposes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Innovations in aerial photography techniques and equipment for capturing unique city shots.
- Fine Arts
- Opportunities for artists to incorporate weather conditions into their works of art.
- Architecture
- Exploring innovative ways to incorporate weather elements into building designs and aesthetics.
