“Straight out of the camera is a concept which I am not familiar with. I don't pretend to show reality, but an idealized version of it.”, says Daniel Cheong.
Daniel was born in Mauritius, originally of Chinese descent, and French by nationality. His job in the telecom industry requires him to frequently travel to multiple destinations including France, USA, Japan, Singapore, although he lives in Dubai currently. Daniel has always loved photography, but only became serious about it when he bought his first DSLR in Singapore, back in 2006.. . . Show More >
“Straight out of the camera is a concept which I am not familiar with. I don't pretend to show reality, but an idealized version of it.”, says Daniel Cheong.
Daniel was born in Mauritius, originally of Chinese descent, and French by nationality. His job in the telecom industry requires him to frequently travel to multiple destinations including France, USA, Japan, Singapore, although he lives in Dubai currently. Daniel has always loved photography, but only became serious about it when he bought his first DSLR in Singapore, back in 2006. He joined Flickr around that time, where he discovered the world of High Dynamic Range photography.
Daniel then aimed to perfect the technique of Digital Blending, which consists of manually blending multiple bracketed exposures in order to obtain the maximum dynamic range, while trying to keep a very natural look and avoiding the common mistake of many 'overcooked' HDR images. This slight element of the surreal, or hyper reality often found in painting is what he is trying to achieve.
Daniel is a "rooftopper" who finds the city most appealing when it is shot from the highest vantage points, particularly at the 'Blue Hour'.
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'Jumeirah Lights’, by DANIEL CHEONG "With its variety of elements, shapes and lights, Dubai really is...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: Dubai skyline taken from across the Jumeirah public beach Location: Jumeirah public...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: Dubai's interchange #1 on Sheikh Zayed road early in the morning...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: A clear view of Emaar boulevard which surrounds Burj Khalifa in...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: Turbulent cloudy skies over Dubai and the Burj Khalifa taken from...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: Wavy waters in front of the Burj al Arab, Jumeirah Beach...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG: Panoramic sunset on Business Bay in Dubai showing the new water...
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‘Sleepless Hub’, by DANIEL CHEONG "This picture captures three means of transportation at once: planes, trains...
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‘A SEA OF LIGHTS’, by DANIEL CHEONG "The fog at the morning blue hour creates...
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Picture by DANIEL CHEONG Location: Dubai, UAE Creation: 2013 Limited editions: - Limited edition, exclusive to...
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‘A New Night in Dubai Marina’, by DANIEL CHEONG Location: Dubai Marina Creation: 2013 Limited editions: - Limited edition, exclusive...
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‘Creek Lights’, by DANIEL CHEONG "To those who claim that Dubai does not have history, I...
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‘Chilly morning in DIFC’, by DANIEL CHEONG "Dubai city lights make the most beautiful colored...
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‘From Above’, by DANIEL CHEONG "This vertigo perspective of DIFC was taken from the top...
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‘MORNING SUN FROM DUBAI MARINA’, by DANIEL CHEONG "I captured this dramatic sunrise after an amazing...
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‘Waking Marina’, by DANIEL CHEONG "Dubai Marina never seizes to aspire me, with so many possible...
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‘A FRESH START’, by DANIEL CHEONG "Every time I am on a location and feel that...
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Majesty by DANIEL CHEONG: "The Dubai skyline is very rich in colors, always offering new...
