# Urban Star Wars Photography "The Dark Lens" by Cedric Delsaux Looks Hauntingly Real By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-lens References: [nfgraphics](http://nfgraphics.com/fotografia-urbana-de-star-wars/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [cedricdelsaux](http://www.cedricdelsaux.com/) "The Dark Lens" by Cédric Delsaux is a Star Wars photo shoot unlike any other I've seen before. Urban Dubai is the setting for this shoot and I have to say, these pictures look hauntingly real. Dubai just looks so desolate here. I could imagine that this is what Dubai would be like if the Empire stormed in and took over. The color scheme is perfect here; the gray and blue filters really help to set the mood. "The Dark Lens" is a must-see for any [Star Wars fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Star Wars Photography:** Opportunities in creating similar urban photo shoots featuring other popular fictional universes - **Desolate Cityscapes as Fictional Settings:** Opportunities in using real-life urban spaces as the setting for fictional universes in photography and film - **Deconstructed Pop Culture:** Opportunities in placing pop culture characters and icons in unexpected and unconventional environments ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Innovations in using real-life cityscapes as the setting for photo shoots and incorporating fictional characters and universes - **Film and TV:** Opportunities in using cityscapes and real-life environments as the backdrop for films and TV shows set in fictional universes - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunities in using unexpected and unconventional settings in advertising campaigns featuring pop culture icons and characters ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fragrances.md) - [Sci-Fi Movie Scene Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-death-star-trash-compactor-diorama.md)