# Stinging Sea Creature Photography 'Fatal Attraction' Depicts Gorgeous & Feared Deep-Sea Stingers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatal-attraction References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/aaron-ansarov-portuguese-man-of-war-09-02-2014/) & [ansarov](http://ansarov.com/about/) Fatal Attraction is a collection of close-up images of the Portuguese man-of-war, an organism closely related to [jellyfish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals) that is admired for it vibrant and intricate bodily patterns and feared for the excruciatingly painful sting it inflicts. Retired [US Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navy-officer) combat photographer Aaron Ansarov captures the images of these fascinating creatures washed up on a beach in Florida. The photographs reveal the true nature of these beautiful yet fearsome deep-sea stinging creatures at close range with a perspective that isn't quite attainable via the naked human eye alone. The Fatal Attraction series was recently highlighted by [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore). Ansarov's work is also currently being highlighted at the Mark K. Wheeler Gallery at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/aaron-ansarov-portuguese-man-of-war-09-02-2014/), [ansarov](http://ansarov.com/about/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Close-up Photography:** There is a trend of close-up photography showcasing the intricate patterns and details of creatures in their natural habitats. - **Deep-sea Exploration:** There is a trend of exploring the depths of the ocean to capture images of rarely seen marine creatures such as the Portuguese man-of-war. - **Artistic Depiction of Fearsome Organisms:** There is a trend of using artistic photography to depict beautiful yet dangerous organisms, highlighting both their allure and their potential threat. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of close-up photography to offer specialized equipment and techniques for capturing intricate details of creatures in their natural habitats. - **Marine Biology:** The marine biology industry can explore the trend of deep-sea exploration to expand knowledge about rarely seen marine creatures and their interactions in their ecosystems. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of artistic depiction of fearsome organisms to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces that explore the awe-inspiring and potentially dangerous aspects of nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aromatic Aquatic Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoologist-portuguese-man-o-war.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-robot.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Romantic Jellyfish Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-feast.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md)