# Symmetrical Library Hyperphotos Bibliotheques Ideales by JF Rauzier is Realistically Surreal By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bibliotheques-ideales References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/jf-rauziers-bibliotheques-ideales/) & [rauzier-hyperphoto](http://www.rauzier-hyperphoto.com/) The Bibliotheques Ideales photo series depicts [ideal libraries from around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria). A spectacular feat both photographically and architecturally, the images are at once hugely realistic and imaginative. Impossibly symmetrical, people may believe they are mirrored images at first. Nevertheless, there are telltale differences on each side that suggests otherwise. Shot by French photographer JF Rauzier, the Bibliotheques Ideales photo series was created using layers and layers of photos. Incredibly ornate and strikingly epic, the Bibliotheques Ideales photo series could inspire people to go on a never-ending search to see these creatively constructed libraries in person. Known for his [hyper-photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art), JF Rauzier's Bibliotheques Ideales photo series is just as spectacular as his past work, which straddles the line between realism and surrealism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyper-photography:** Capture and manipulate images in a way that blurs the line between realism and surrealism. - **Architectural Imagination:** Create visually striking and creatively constructed buildings that inspire awe and wonder. - **Layered Photography:** Experiment with combining multiple layers of photos to create intricate and detailed compositions. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Explore the potential for using advanced techniques to create visually stunning and thought-provoking images. - **Architecture:** Push the boundaries of traditional building design and incorporate elements of imagination and surrealism. - **Art:** Embrace new forms of artistic expression that challenge traditional notions of reality and perception. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)