This amazing human tower photo series is dizzyingly beautiful and colorfully hypnotic. To be able to capture these epic shots, photographer David Oliete had to dangle off a high platform of an arena to show the audience what 500 people look like when they come together to form a human tower.
The human tower photo series is documentation of an unusual sport that is popular in Catalan heritage that takes place in the city of Tarragona every year. The 'Concurs de Castells' is a competition where humans try to build towers using only their bodes -- which represent the virtues of strength, balance, courage and common sense in Catalan traditions.
In this set of breathtaking aerial photographs, Oliete documents the aesthetically mesmerizing and super odd sport.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Aerial Photography
- The use of drones and other aerial devices for photography and videography opens up new perspectives and creative opportunities.
- Unconventional Sports
- Unusual and lesser-known sports like human tower building offer unique opportunities for entertainment, spectatorship, and community engagement.
- Documentary Photography
- Capturing cultural traditions and events through photography provides a valuable visual record and promotes cultural understanding.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- The photography industry can explore new techniques and equipment specifically designed for aerial photography.
- Sports and Entertainment
- The sports and entertainment industry can tap into unconventional sports like human tower building to attract new audiences and create immersive experiences.
- Cultural Preservation
- The cultural preservation industry can use photography as a means to document and promote traditional practices and events like the 'Concurs de Castells'.
