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# Starry Forest Photography
Ellie Davies Superimposes Hubble Imagery On Top of Wooded Areas

By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-30 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellie-davies
References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/05/ellie-davies-stars-and-smoke/) & [elliedavies](http://www.elliedavies.co.uk/)

The latest work of Ellie Davies, aptly dubbed Stars, juxtaposes the earth and skies in a magical series of images that will astound many. In a world of addicted to Photoshop and technology in general, it's interesting to note that at first glance Ellie Davies' images look like [real installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). Yet in reality she superimposed images taken from the [Hubble space telescope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30) onto [wooded landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories) to create an intriguing juxtaposition.

Also relying on light, smoke and crafts, Ellie Davies' images straddle the line between surreal and real. This is Colossal writes, "These mystical images are created in order to encourage pause, and provoke thoughts about how landscapes influences our identity." People will be inspired to truly reflect on this influence.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 69% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Superimposed Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create captivating and thought-provoking images by overlaying different elements onto real landscapes.
- **Juxtaposition Art:** Artists can explore the idea of juxtaposing different elements to create intriguing and surreal compositions that challenge perceptions.
- **Nature-inspired Imagery:** Demand for artistic representations of nature that blend reality and imagination to invoke a sense of wonder and reflection.

### Where This Applies

- **Photography:** Photography industry can embrace the trend of superimposed images to offer unique and captivating visual experiences to clients.
- **Art:** Artists and galleries have an opportunity to showcase and sell juxtaposition art that pushes boundaries and sparks conversations.
- **Creative Marketing:** Brands can leverage nature-inspired imagery in their marketing campaigns to evoke emotions and connect with consumers on a deeper level.

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