# Peculiar Puddle Pictorials Ira Fox Uses Rain Water as Mirrors to Capture Unaware Pedestrians By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ira-fox References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/capturing-reflections-in-puddles) & [irafox](http://www.irafox.com/) The world has a number of natural elements to provide artists like New York-based photographer Ira [Fox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handdrawn-sketch) an amazing source of creation. In the absence of sunny skies, Fox discovered a beautiful kind of art drenched in rain water. Using [street puddles as mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion), the artist traveled around the city capturing phenomenal images [reflected on the pools of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue). Entitled Reflections, this fun series is full of texture because of the way the water becomes a natural photographic filter. Dissolved shots, inverted landscapes and gritty surfaces are some of the great effects achieved in these photos. Playful and unexpected, the mesmerizing photographs by Ira Fox remind audiences that rainy days can be as much fun as sunny days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Reflection Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to use water reflections as natural photographic filters to create unique art. - **Unconventional Photography Techniques:** Innovative photographers can explore unconventional techniques such as using puddles as mirrors. - **Beauty in Natural Elements:** There is an opportunity to find beauty in the natural elements surrounding us, such as rain water puddles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photography professionals can explore new, unconventional techniques to elevate their work. - **Tourism and Travel:** Rainy day tourism experiences can be marketed as unique and fun. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use natural elements in their work to create unique and captivating pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [Puddle-Imitating Minimal Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-series.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)