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# Critter Candids
Ed Panar Surprises Animals With His Camera

By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-24 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-panar
References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2011/01/20/ed-panar-animals-that-saw-me/) & [edpanar](http://www.edpanar.com/index.html)

Ed Panar has created a [series of photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) entitled '[Animals That Saw Me](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10).' It’s funny how something so ordinary can be so entertaining; I find these shots extremely amusing. The animals have expressions almost like those of humans, so you can just imagine what they would be saying if they could talk.

The [cats and the cattle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai) make me laugh because they look so unamused. Ed Panar’s concept is absolutely brilliant, so be sure to check out the photographs. I guarantee they will make you crack a smile.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Expressive Animal Photography:** The trend of capturing animals with human-like expressions in photography presents an opportunity for photographers to showcase their creativity and connect with a wide audience.
- **Humorous Visual Storytelling:** The trend of using humorous and relatable visuals in storytelling allows content creators to engage and entertain viewers, opening up opportunities for brand collaborations and viral content.
- **Exploring Animal Emotions:** The trend of capturing animal emotions in photography provides opportunities for researchers and animal behaviorists to gain deeper insights into the emotional lives of animals and promote animal welfare.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of expressive animal photography to offer unique and captivating services, such as pet portraits, wildlife documentaries, and stock photo collections.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can incorporate humorous visual storytelling in campaigns to capture audience attention, create memorable brand experiences, and increase brand awareness and engagement.
- **Animal Research and Conservation:** The animal research and conservation industry can benefit from the trend of exploring animal emotions by using photography as a tool to study and promote empathy towards animals, leading to advancements in conservation efforts and animal welfare initiatives.

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