These thermal images show London like you've never seen it before

London thermal images
(Image credit: Paul Buckingham / Bloomberg Green)

Recently published thermal images of London give us a look at the United Kingdom's capital that we've never seen before – and also underline the challenges faced by the city when it comes to energy efficiency. 

Using the best thermal imaging cameras doesn't just provide a colorful look at the world (reminiscent of the way the titular alien sees things in the Predator movies), it also enables engineers and researchers to see the amount of heat pollution generated by different industries and fields of endeavor.

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James Artaius
Editor

James has 22 years experience as a journalist, serving as editor of Digital Camera World for 6 of them. He started working in the photography industry in 2014, product testing and shooting ad campaigns for Olympus, as well as clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and he loves instant cameras, too.