Car pooling is a great way to not only decrease a dependency on public transit, but also a great way to spend time with others and Car Poolers by Alejandro Cartagena depicts those grabbing a lift in the back of a pickup truck.
Based out of Los Angeles, Cartagena's set of shots are a funny, birds eye view of what a trip might look like if the rider were in the back of a pickup and taking a little nap.
At first glance, these snaps might seem faked, but the photographer actually set his camera atop a freeway and snapped trucks that drove by. What was captured was a little troubling, but also a little bit funny and raised concerns regarding those who are putting themselves at risk to get around.
Outrageous Car Pooling Portraits
Car Poolers by Alejandro Cartagena Are Realistic and Troubling
Trend Themes
1. Car Pooling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an app that matches drivers and passengers for safe and efficient car pooling.
2. Ride-sharing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows individuals to carpool with strangers for a lower cost than traditional ride-sharing services.
3. Transportation Safety - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative safety features for trucks and pickup beds to mitigate risks for car poolers.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce autonomous vehicles for car pooling to increase safety and efficiency.
2. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects photographers with unique and captivating photo opportunities, such as capturing car poolers in unconventional ways.
3. Social Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a social media platform specifically for car poolers to connect, share experiences, and organize rides.