# Explosive Liquid Shoots Edward Horsford Popped Water Balloon Photography Makes a Splash By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-horsford-popped-water References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/06/edward-horsfords-popped-water-balloons/) & [npr.org](http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/10/13/130536054/water-balloons) These Edward Horsford 'Popped Water Balloon' [high-speed photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) are stunning. Amazingly, he does this alone, without even the aid of Photoshop. Horsford states that the trick is all in the [timing of the flash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam). Setting a timer on his camera and hoping that the flash fires within time is how he gets his perfect image. The timing is just right in the Edward Horsford 'Popped Water Balloon' photo set. Each popping freeze is very captivating and definitely makes a big splash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-speed Photography:** Innovative techniques in high-speed photography are creating stunning and captivating images, such as Edward Horsford's 'Popped Water Balloon' photo set. - **Timing Technology:** Advancements in timing technology are enabling photographers like Edward Horsford to capture precise moments using set timers and flashes. - **Photoshop Alternatives:** The ability to capture stunning photographs without the aid of Photoshop is becoming more common, as photographers like Edward Horsford rely on innovative techniques and technology. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Innovative high-speed photography techniques and timing technology are disrupting the photography industry and creating new opportunities for photographers. - **Technology:** Advancements in timing technology and Photoshop alternatives are creating disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology industry. - **Visual Arts:** Innovative high-speed photography techniques are disrupting and pushing the boundaries of the visual arts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Quick-Burst Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerf-better-than-balloons.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Spoon-Served Spherified Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwire-lounge.md) - [Reusable Water Fight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-water-balloon.md) - [Liquid Droplet DIY Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplet-watch.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)