Dubai by Richard Bentley

This is an upgrade.

In January 2011 I made my first timelapse. 'Dubai 1.0'. 15 months on and 'Dubai 2.0' has been coded, in beta and now is in 'gold release' ;)

I have used the same kit, albeit for one new lens and a couple of ND filters. My camera is dying :(

Photographed over 2.5 weeks, one to two sequences per night.

The soundtrack is by The American Dollar, used under license - thanks John and Rich for everything.

You can find out more about the band and download 9 of their 'best of' tracks for FREE here:

http://theamericandollar.info/ follow them here: www.facebook.com/theamericandollar

You can see more of my timelapse work at www.richardbentley.tv Even my stumbling first attempts are there to show the progress... ;) you can also follow me here www.facebook.com/richardjbentley and here on twitter #!/R1chardBentley

I'd like the thank the management at the following hotels for allowing me to photograph (sometimes whilst having a nice meal :)) from balconies/rooms/bars/rooftops:

-Radisson Blu Sheikh Zayed Road http://www.radissonblu.com/royalhotel-dubai
-Hilton Jumeirah http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DXBJBHI-Hilton-Dubai-Jumeirah-Resort-/index.do
-Shangri-La Dubai (this is where I stayed - beautiful!) http://www.shangri-la.com/dubai
-Arjaan Dubai http://www.rotana.com/arjaanhotelapartments
-Four Points by Sheraton http://www.fourpointssheikhzayedroad.com/

Thanks to everyone who has followed the progress of the making of 'Dubai 2.0' via facebook and twitter, and has listened and watched as I've fought with hot pixels, sand, dust and lack of sleep :) you all rock!

-Richard.