# Subdued Sideways Portraits Comfortably Numb by Ruadh DeLone Subtly Plays with Perception By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-numb References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Comfortably-Numb/6760171) & [delonefotografie.nl](http://www.delonefotografie.nl) The Comfortably Numb photo series [plays with perception](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) in a very subtle and obvious way. The [portraits of each subject](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) have been captured sideways (or simply rotated to present sideways) in order to engage people in a different manner. As though wanting to tweak the aesthetic of classic portraitures even further, the Comfortably Numb series also features strange twig adornments. Thus, the [illusion of a dark forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) is conveyed Shot by Ruadh DeLone, a photographer based in Rheden, the Netherlands, the Comfortably Numb photo series forces viewers to focus on different points of the images. If they were positioned upright, most likely the gaze would have been immediately directed to the eyes. In this case, however, people take it in haphazardly as they attempt to right the images in their head. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sideways Portraiture:** The trend of sideways portraiture creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in photography techniques and image manipulation software. - **Subtle Perception Distortion:** The trend of subtly distorting perception creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in fine art, graphic design and advertising. - **Natural Element Adornments:** The trend of adding natural elements to visual art creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in product design, fashion, and home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The trend of sideways portraiture creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in photography techniques and image manipulation software. - **Fine Art:** The trend of subtly distorting perception creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in fine art, graphic design and advertising. - **Product Design:** The trend of adding natural elements to visual art creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in product design, fashion, and home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.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) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md)