# Jellyfish-Like Liquid Photography (UPDATE) Jack Long is Back with More Colorful Liquid Splashes By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2014-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-liquid-splashes References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/river-giants-photos-of-colorful-jellyfish-like-liquid-splashes/) & [jacklongphoto](http://www.jacklongphoto.com/p736422085) Photographer Jack Long seems to have an obsession with colorful liquid splashes that look like jellyfish. He's created a few series like these before with colored water splashing out of a flower pot and tasty looking splashes from a coffee mug. 'River Giants' is the title of this particular series in what the photographer likes to call "[liquid art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris)." He uses high speed photography to capture the liquid as it splashes on a surface. It's remarkable and curious to wonder how the colors of liquid separate the way they do. The main characteristic of Long's photography series is that each splash of liquid resembles a jellyfish. The colorful liquid splashes are captured so clearly you can see the [ripples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) in the plumes and spots that look almost like fingerprints! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Liquid Splashes:** Exploring the use of high-speed photography to capture vibrant liquid splashes, presenting opportunities to create visually striking art forms and advertising imagery. - **Jellyfish-inspired Imagery:** Utilizing liquid art photography techniques to create visuals that resemble jellyfish, opening avenues for creative expression in various artistic mediums and design projects. - **High-speed Photography:** Adopting the practice of high-speed photography to freeze the motion of liquid splashes, offering potential applications in scientific research, product development, and marketing campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage colorful liquid splashes and jellyfish-inspired imagery to create unique artworks, installations, and innovative advertising campaigns. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing professionals can capitalize on the trend of colorful liquid splashes and high-speed photography to create captivating visuals for brand promotions and social media campaigns. - **Scientific Research:** The scientific research field can explore high-speed photography techniques to study fluid dynamics and analyze liquid behavior, contributing to advancements in various scientific disciplines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea.md) - [Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-mirror.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-robot.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Romantic Jellyfish Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-feast.md) - [Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jelly-collection.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md)