# Pareidolia Photography Mother Nature's Practical Jokes By Lindsey Erin Heim | Published 2008-09-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-trees References: [oddee](http://www.oddee.com/item_95628.aspx) & [environmentalgraffiti](http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/offbeat-news/30-creepiest-trees-on-earth-pics/1381/4) Mother Nature can be a real prankster, and we’re reminded of this when we see [crazy tree photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) like these. Unlike most “normal” trees, these plants have grown in some really [unusual ways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light). Whether creating suggestive imagery, tangling poses, or literally [enveloping street signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenir-bench), these guys have been extremely busy and innovative with their growth techniques. One of the trees pictured here was actually ambitious enough to sprout right THROUGH the road, and people living nearby in Uvalde, Texas just kept it there. Others tend to bare it all and be themselves. Check them out and let Mother Nature know you appreciate her jokes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pareidolia Photography:** Exploring the art of photography that captures images resembling recognizable shapes and figures in nature. - **Unconventional Growth Patterns:** Discovering innovative and unexpected ways in which plants and trees grow, creating unique and captivating visuals. - **Nature-inspired Pranks:** Exploring the comedic and playful side of Mother Nature through her unpredictable and entertaining creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in pareidolia photography, capturing unique and visually appealing nature images. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Creating unconventional and visually striking garden designs inspired by nature's quirky growth patterns. - **Tourism and Ecotourism:** Developing nature tours and attractions that showcase the whimsical and amusing aspects of Mother Nature's pranks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Plush Plant-Shaped Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseable-bonsai-tree.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md)