# Insane Infrared Images Photo Series Depicts Light Not Visible to the Naked Eye By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-17 | Updated 2009-06-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-photography References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/22532/) & [moolf](http://www.moolf.com/amazing/beautiful-photos-of-infrared-trees.html) You have [infrared photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-performance-sheets) to thank for these mystically captivating photos. The [image sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-image-enhancement) used for these photos is sensitive to infrared light--much different then the light that can be picked up by the naked eye. The scenes of rich greenery are now a snowy white which is truly mesmerizing. Have a look at the infrared photos for yourself! **Implications** - What I love most about this incredible application of technology is that it gives the photos a [surreal and dreamlike aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet). They almost seem to feature terrain from another planet, and certainly don't seem real. Despite this appearance, each of the photos is very real, which only makes their unfathomable awesomeness all the more incredible to behold! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Infrared Photography:** Explore the growing trend of capturing photos using infrared technology, which gives a surreal and dreamlike aesthetic. - **Sensory Innovation:** Discover how the use of infrared light sensors can create unique and captivating visual experiences. - **Alternative Perception:** Understand how infrared images offer a different perspective on the world, showcasing unseen beauty and hidden details. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Embrace the potential of infrared photography as a new avenue for artistic expression and visual storytelling. - **Technology:** Explore the applications of infrared sensors in various industries, such as surveillance, agriculture, and medical imaging. - **Tourism and Travel:** Incorporate infrared photography as a unique selling point for tourist destinations, showcasing familiar landscapes in a surreal way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Night Vision Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossibot-f113.md) - [Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infraredblocking-eyewear.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Futuristic AI Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-camera-concept.md) - [Next-Generation Thermal Imaging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-imaging-innovation.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [AI Lifestyle Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scenemagic-ai.md)