A sample of thermal images taken from the book Perception Enhancement: seeing the world through 21st century eyes.

People playing with lions Serpentine Lake, Hyde Park Sunlight on Hay’s Wharf

People playing with lions

Tourists play games on the lion statues of Trafalgar Square.

Serpentine Lake, Hyde Park

The cool water of The Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park contrasts with the warm creatures and surroundings.

Sunlight on Hay’s Wharf

The sun warms the glass and steel roof of Hay's Wharf on the south bank of the Thames.

 

Horses Footballers Jumbo jet

Horses

Horses in a field provide a wonderful subject for enhanced perception.

Footballers

Young footballers move down the field at Acland Burghley School in Camden.

Jumbo jet

Heat suggests the location of the engines of an overhead jumbo jet.

Hair Drying Skateboarder Woman with umbrella and bag

Hair Drying

The simple act of drying one’s hair becomes an alien experience to someone equipped with enhanced perception.

Skateboarder

A young skateboarder performs stunts at London’s South Bank.

Woman with umbrella and bag

A woman with umbrella and bag walks past Dame Elisabeth Frink’s statue Shepherd and Sheep in Paternoster Square.

London Taxi The statue of Eros by Alfred Gilbert at Piccadilly Circus Freedom Café Bar in Soho

London Taxi London Taxi London Taxi

A London taxi road vehicle radiates its nature and function, becoming an artefact which is simple, direct and obvious.

The statue of Eros by Alfred Gilbert at Piccadilly Circus

Eros’ metal structure warms in the afternoon sunlight, vying for attention with an imposing sky of warm clouds.

Freedom Café Bar in Soho Freedom Café Bar in Soho

A mix of incandescent and neon lights attract the punters at Soho’s Freedom Café.