# Slow-Motion City Snapshots Yiu Yu Hoi Takes Photographs That are Seriously Stunning By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2012-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yiu-yu-hoi-infrared-photos References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/infrared-hong-kong) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/d3sign/) These days photographers simply charm away the art-lovers by the magical Photoshop that simply makes everything look spectacular, but these photographs by Yiu Yu Hoi are above and beyond the regular [city snapshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/of-course-hong-kong). Hong Kong-based designer Yiu Yu Hoi channeled his time and energy to turn the fast-paced city into a slow moving [dream-like sequence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series) using infrared technique. Infrared photos are able to depict things that cannot be seen by the naked eye and the invisible light is captured more powerfully in this manner. He has added a series of pink crimson trees to the city that make the photos spring to life in a dreamy fashion. He used Photoshop to transform the midnight blue trees into crisp pink shades. Yiu Yu Hoi's work is unbelievably surreal and a must-see for [photography fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Infrared Photography:** Infrared photography can offer new perspectives on familiar surroundings, encouraging photographers to try new techniques and expand their creative horizons. - **Surreal Art Photography:** Surreal art photography can challenge viewers' perceptions of reality and encourage them to think outside the box, inspiring photographers to experiment with new styles and techniques. - **Color Enhancement Techniques:** Color enhancement techniques like those used by Yiu Yu Hoi can transform ordinary photos into works of art, providing opportunities for photographers to expand their skill sets and attract new clients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage new techniques like infrared photography and color enhancement to create stunning works of art and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Print and Online Media:** Print and online media can use surreal art photography to attract and engage audiences, making brands stand out and increasing visibility. - **E-commerce and Advertising:** E-commerce and advertising firms can use innovative photography techniques to showcase products in new and exciting ways, improving engagement and driving sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kongmorning.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md)