# Tranquil Underwater Photography The 'Floating Dream' by Alan Chan is Magical By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-chan References: [triangulationblog](http://www.triangulationblog.com/2010/08/floating-dream-by-alan-chan.html) & [alanchanstudio](http://www.alanchanstudio.com/) [Underwater photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) has a tendency to appear serene and magical, giving the appearance of a [surreal surrounding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary). Photographer Alan Chan captures that exact essence in the 'Floating Dream' photo series. The featured subject not only looks peaceful, but there's an added allure that comes off each photograph. Chan has the ability to capture these moments that are normally only shared between the subject and their surroundings, and delivers it to an audience. Be sure to check out the gallery for more [underwater magic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Photography:** Discover the growing trend of capturing serene and magical moments underwater. - **Surreal Photography:** Explore the trend of creating dreamlike and otherworldly images in photography. - **Immersive Experiences:** Experience the trend of delivering captivating moments shared between subjects and their surroundings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Explore disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of underwater photography and surreal photography. - **Tourism and Travel:** Discover how immersive experiences can be integrated into the tourism and travel industry to create unique and memorable offerings. - **Art and Design:** Explore how the trend of surreal and immersive photography can be incorporated into the art and design industry to create captivating visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Aquatic Sound Meditation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-meditation.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Transparent Floating Pool Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funboy-super-clear-chaise-lounger.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md)