# Fire Orb Photography Caleb Charland is Inspired by Books of Scientific Experiments By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleb-charland References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/09/20/art-and-science-photography/) & [calebcharland](http://www.calebcharland.com/) Combining two disciplines in one [photographic series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), Caleb Charland shows that art and science can be one and the same. Playing with fire, smoke water and tools, he has put together a [surreal portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) in which it’s hard to tell what is real and what is imagined. Considering that science can seem mystical as well, this is not surprising. Inspired by books of [scientific experiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1), Caleb Charland explores two worlds that are so prevalent in today’s society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art-science Integration:** Combining art and science in innovative ways to create surreal and captivating experiences. - **Mystical Science:** Exploring the mystical aspects of science to create thought-provoking and captivating visuals. - **Experimental Photography:** Pushing the boundaries of photography by experimenting with fire, smoke, water, and unconventional tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Bringing innovation to the fine arts industry by merging art and science to create unique and captivating visual experiences. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to showcase books that blend art and science, appealing to a wide audience interested in both fields. - **Photography Equipment:** Innovative tools and equipment development opportunities for photographers seeking to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kalpakian-1.md) - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Concept-Driven Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivan-toth-depea.md)