Photographer Manuel Plantin a.k.a. Yodamanu has created an alternative approach to photography with his upside-down perspective.
His ravishing shots explore the world of reflections and the silhouettes created. The subject and background of each shot alters dramatically. Plantin took the photos through puddles on the street, allowing a reflection and cinematic picture to manifest itself organically. The photographs are meant to engage the viewer to look closely at the body of work and examine different perspectives. It is a series of topsy-turvy shots that can be disorienting, but once you look at them for a while, one can develop a connection to this upside down realm.
Yodamanu is forcing people to examine reality and the doors of perception from an altered angle.
Inverted Reflection Photography
Yodamanu Creates Cinematic Scenes with His Lens
Trend Themes
1. Reflection-based Photography - The trend of using reflections to create innovative photographic scenes can be explored further in the fields of advertising and tourism.
2. Alternative Perspectives - There is a growing trend towards capturing images from unique and unconventional perspectives, a trend which can be leveraged by the fields of virtual reality and immersive technology.
3. Organic Creativity - There is a rising trend of creatively exploring the world around us by using natural elements, an opportunity that can be leveraged by creative industries such as art and advertising.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can utilize reflection-based photography and alternative perspectives to create unique and thought-provoking pieces.
2. Advertising - Advertising industry can leverage the trend of reflection-based photography to create compelling and eye-catching campaigns.
3. Tourism - Using reflection-based photography, the tourism industry can showcase destinations in a new and unique light, thus attracting more visitors.