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Metaphoric Conceptual Photography

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These 'Fredrik Broden' Photographs are Strangely Surreal

— August 2, 2013 — Pop Culture
The great thing about conceptual photography is that it has the ability to completely bend the laws of reality. The amazing images from 'Fredrik Broden' not only fulfill that quality, but they push the limits of the genre by lacing the entire thing with metaphors that create a thought-provoking effect.

Whether it's a couple having a wonderful picnic on some incredibly dangerous train tracks, or a melting basketball laying on the court, these pictures are definitely bizarre in a way that gets you thinking. With a political undertone to many of the photographs, there's a strong message to be mined from the captures. Fredrik Broden's conceptual photography reminds us that being human is full of many different mistake-prone situations. The photographs are wonderful because of how diverse they are, stretching from surreal to humor, everyone will find something to enjoy in these pictures.
Trend Themes
1. Conceptual Photography - Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in developing technology that can further push the boundaries of this genre and enhance the surreal quality of images.
2. Metaphorical Imagery - Using metaphors in photography can be a disruptive innovation opportunity that can create thought-provoking effects for viewers.
3. Surrealism in Photography - Developing new techniques in surreal photography can be a disruptive innovation opportunity that can create visually stunning and thought-provoking images.
Industry Implications
1. Photography Industry - The photography industry can explore the potential of conceptual and surreal photography to create new avenues of business and cater to the demands of a niche market.
2. Art Industry - Surreal and conceptual photography can be disruptive innovations in the art industry and can create new marketing opportunities for art galleries and museums.
3. Advertising Industry - Using surreal and metaphorical imagery in advertising can be a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more impactful campaigns that appeal to the emotions of the consumer.
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