# Powdered Acrobatic Photography The Ben Franke Parkour Motion Images Capture Athletes Mid-Air By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-franke-parkour-motion References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ben-franke-parkour-motion) & [benfranke](http://www.benfranke.com) The Ben Franke Parkour Motion photos provide a look at an [aerial perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition). The New York-based photographer captures acrobatics as they balance in mid-air, displaying their [athletic abilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear-brand-film) in a most artistic manner. The powder that surrounds Franke's subjects in each shot is actually flour. He has relayed just how quickly the 'tracers' jump about by way of the cooking ingredient as it ricocheted off the bodies. Franke's intense focus on movement has helped him highlight the sheer skill of the runners, a subject which he believes is often downplayed, "It’s a challenge for any photographer to convey [authentic movement in a photograph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam)...but my series Parkour Motion attempts to translate motion by displaying the energy and power of these athletes." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Acrobatic Photography:** Ben Franke's Parkour Motion photos highlight the artistic nature of capturing athletes mid-air - **Aerial Perspective Photography:** Using unique perspectives and flour, photographers can capture movement and athleticism in a new and exciting way - **Sports Photography:** Photographers can utilize unique techniques to capture athletic abilities and bring them to the forefront of their art ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative photographers can experiment with using unconventional perspectives and materials to create stunning and unique shots - **Sports Marketing:** Brands can utilize visually striking photographs to promote and showcase the physical prowess and skill of athletes - **Athletic Apparel:** Companies can incorporate acrobatic photography into their branding and marketing to focus on the athleticism and skill of their products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Trail Running Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driftform-collection.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)