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Faux Retro Storms

Instacane Shows the Best of Hurricane Irene Instagram Pics

— September 6, 2011 — World
Sharply titled Instacane, this collection of photos shows the story of Hurricane Irene via the popular photo filter iPhone app, Instagram, which gives pics a retro twist.

We’ve picked a few of our favorites for the gallery above to show how diverse people’s snapshots are, ranging from scenic shots and random abstracts to photos that capture emotion and action.

If you want to find more of these Hurricane Irene Instagram photos, you can check out Instacane.com or just search for #instacane on Twitter for a live update. Of course, if you've been snapping your own shots and want to share them with the rest of the world, be sure to use the same hashtag in your uploads.

Unfortunately Instagram, which has over 7 million users who upload more than 1.3 million photos a day, is only available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad for now. Just imagine how those numbers would soar if Instagram for Android and Blackberry came out...
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Filter Photography - The trend of using vintage filters on photos will continue to gain popularity as people find new and creative ways to use them.
2. User-generated Event Coverage - The use of user-generated content, such as Instagram photos, to cover events will become more prevalent, disrupting traditional event coverage.
3. Mobile-only Platforms - The popularity of mobile-only platforms such as Instagram will continue to grow, creating opportunities for businesses to reach audiences exclusively on mobile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The social media industry will need to find new ways to embrace and utilize user-generated content as it becomes more prevalent.
2. Photography - The photography industry will need to adapt to the growing popularity of vintage filters and the trend of using smartphones as cameras.
3. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry will continue to see growth in demand for mobile-only platforms, creating opportunities for new and innovative apps.
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