Cars, shopping carts and even track hurdles are replaced with human models in this series by Frauke Thielking. The German photographer creates hilarious shots in public areas, having his models pose in parking lots, on train tracks, pools and more. The concept might not be obvious to some at first, as the people almost look like they're on their knees praying rather than acting as shopping carts in a cart corral at the local supermarket. My favorite of the series shows humans bent over on a track, acting as hurdles while the actual inanimate hurdles "sit" in the benches, like an audience.
These Frauke Thielking photos show how just how silly people look when they're taken out of regular situations. As planking, horsemanning and owling continue to take over photoblogs and Facebook, it's only a matter of time before more pictures like these Frauke Thielking shots emerge.
What's Driving This Trend
- Human-object Interaction
- Expanding on the concept of human models posing as objects opens up opportunities for humor and creative photography.
- Photography Stunts
- As more people seek out unique and amusing photography ideas, staging stunts like these Frauke Thielking shots could become a popular trend.
- Everyday Objects Reimagined
- Reimagining everyday objects in humorous ways, like these human models standing in for shopping carts, opens up creative possibilities for marketing and advertising campaigns.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- Professional and amateur photographers alike can take inspiration from these photographs to create their own unique and unexpected shots.
- Advertising
- Creative marketing campaigns could incorporate the concept of reimagining everyday objects with human models, creating humorous and memorable ads.
- Social Media
- As social media users continue to seek out new and interesting photography trends, concepts like these could become viral sensations on platforms like Instagram and Tiktok.
