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Surreal Scandinavian Snapshots

These Photos by Billy Bonkers will Make You Look Twice

— January 8, 2012 — Art & Design
Billy Bonkers, a Norwegian photographer and artist based in Oslo, uses editing and photo manipulation techniques to create extraordinary and surreal images.

While some of the artist's techniques are more obvious, his more complex photographs will leave you bewildered at how these designs are achieved. Bonkers' work is a reminder of the lengths to which Photoshop is becoming an art form all its own, and the few limitations the program sets for artists in post-production is certainly having a large impact on photography.

Photo manipulation techniques are becoming more frequently used in ads as advertisers fight for attention of increasingly discerning consumers, and these images are a stunning example of such eye-catching work. Billy Bonkers does a great job at capitalizing on this form of photography.
Trend Themes
1. Photo Manipulation Art - The rise of photo manipulation art as a form of creative expression presents an opportunity for artists to push boundaries and explore new techniques.
2. Eye-catching Advertising - Eye-catching photo manipulation techniques are becoming more frequently used in advertising, presenting an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves and stand out in a crowded market.
3. Artificial Reality Photography - Advances in photo manipulation technology will allow photographers to create increasingly realistic artificial realities in their work, presenting an opportunity for groundbreaking new art forms.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can leverage photo manipulation techniques and software such as Photoshop to create completely new and unique styles of visual imagery.
2. Advertising - Advertisers can use eye-catching photo manipulation designs to grab the attention of a wider audience, differentiating their brand and increasing engagement.
3. Visual Effects - The visual effects industry can leverage advancements in photo manipulation technology to create increasingly realistic and immersive CGI environments for film and TV.
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