# Accelerated Train Photos This Series by Aaron Durand is Faster Than the Speed of Light By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-durand References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/electrifying-streaking-trains) & [aarondurand](http://aarondurand.com/) To witness a train on its way to its destination is a fascinating experience, and even more if this machine seems to be going at the speed of light, as shown by the series entitled ‘Trains’ by American photographer Aaron Durand. Using the night as his background and the long exposure technique, Durand, who also goes by the name of 'everydaydude,' captures [trains in American locales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skunk-train) like San Francisco or East Bay. The result is mind-blowing, as the machines pass from being [heavy vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetrovo-10-carbon-star-rapid-rail) to [colorful light beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1). The mesmerizing contrast between the dark sky and the bright streaks of lights produces an artistic effect, as speed and light become the subject of the series. The captures by Aaron Durand shows an interesting perspective of how would a train might look like in action in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Long Exposure Photography:** Using long exposure techniques in photography to capture motion and speed. - **Futuristic Trains:** Exploring futuristic ideas of trains as fast light beams. - **Night Photography:** Embracing the darkness to capture unique and creative photographs. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Innovating photography techniques to produce artistic effects for a wide range of industries. - **Transportation:** Incorporating artistic elements in future transportation designs. - **Tourism:** Using creative photography techniques to showcase destinations and attract tourists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md)