# Prehistoric Surrealist Photography Photographer David Niles Superimposed His Son in Odd Situations By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-niles References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/08/08/is-that-a-dinosaur-over-that-hill-a-photographers-son-stars-in-fantastic-adventures/) & [davidniles](http://www.davidniles.com/) Parents take [hundreds of pictures of their children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyherostories) as they are growing, however no one has photos like the son of David Niles. Being a photographer, Niles is used to taking pictures, and he wanted to capture something truly interesting inspired by his son. In a series entitled 'Nate's Adventures,' Niles [superimposes images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive) into the shot. Nate has been filmed with dinosaurs, giant pumpkins, aliens and a tornado. The [vintage effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) that has been added leads to the legitimacy of the photos. Although the viewer knows that the pictures can't possibly be real, the professional way that they have been done almost has one questioning if it is possible. David Niles has been able to create an incredible series that his son will love as he grows older. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superimposed Imagery:** The use of superimposed imagery in photography creates an opportunity for artists to explore surreal and fantastical concepts. - **Vintage Editing Effects:** The addition of vintage editing effects to photographs offers a unique aesthetic and storytelling element that can capture viewers' attention. - **Personalized Photography:** Photographers incorporating personal elements into their work, such as their own children, create a sense of authenticity and emotional connection for viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can embrace superimposed imagery and vintage editing effects to create unique and captivating visual experiences for their clients. - **Childcare and Parenting:** Incorporating personalized photography techniques can enhance the way parents capture and preserve memories of their children's growth and adventures. - **Art and Design:** The use of superimposed imagery and vintage editing effects in photography opens up possibilities for artists to express their creativity and push the boundaries of traditional visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md)