Rashed Alsumaiti
Rashed Alsumaiti is an Emirati photographer who is passionate about nature and landscape photography, as well as wildlife. His love of photography started in 2009 with his first camera. Within a short period of time, his passion for photographing rich landscapes grew, which later influenced his plans for different travel destinations through his choice of new areas and beautiful views from around the world .Rashed has not only limited his passion to landscape and wildlife photography but also moved on to other areas, such as macro and micro photography.
Rashed has had the privilege of participating in various national and international photography exhibitions, where they have been able to share his creative perspective with a wider audience. A standout moment in Rashed’s photography was being awarded 3rd place in the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA)—one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, vision, and storytelling that define his work behind the lens. These experiences continue to inspire Rashed to push boundaries and contribute meaningfully to the global photographic community.
Rashed Alsumaiti’s latest photographic project unveils the hidden beauty of salt crystals through a striking fusion of science and art. Using advanced micro techniques, he explores the microscopic world of crystallized salt, capturing its geometric perfection, iridescent surfaces, and otherworldly textures. This unique body of work transforms ordinary minerals into breathtaking visual sculptures—each image revealing patterns formed over time by nature’s quiet chemistry. The project showcases not only artistic precision but also a fascination with structure, growth, and the unseen details of the natural world. By elevating a humble material into a subject of wonder, Rashed invites viewers to pause, explore, and reflect on the beauty that often escapes the naked eye. The Salt Crystal series is a celebration of patience, observation, and the transformative power of perspective.
