Cairo’s Hidden Beauty: Abdullah Salah and the Photography Blue Hour Project

In the lively streets of Egypt, where ancient history meets modern life, Egypt’s Abdullah Salah has set out on a one-of-a-kind photographic adventure.  His 2023 project, The Blue Hour in Cairo, showcase the Egyptian capital in a light that is both familiar and extraordinary, highlighting the moments that often go unnoticed amidst the bustling life of Cairo. A Nighttime Expedition “Last year, I was invited to attend a photo walk in partnership with Phlog & Sony on World Photography Day,” Abdullah recalls. “I was really excited about this because you don’t get a chance to go on a Nile cruise at 3 AM in Cairo. It was a great opportunity for me to show the beauty of this city from a unique perspective.” The nighttime photowalk provided Abdullah with an unforgettable experience and ignited his passion for capturing Cairo’s magic under the soft glow of twilight.  “The blue hour, that fleeting moment just before nightfall, offers a special quality of light that transforms the cityscape into a breathtaking canvas of blue,” Abdullah tells Egyptian Streets. The Essence of Cairo For Abdullah, Cairo is a city bursting with life–a metropolis rich…

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