# Geometry-Fused Landscape Photos Jim Sanborn Superimposed Geometric Shapes on Huge Natural Features By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-sanborn References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/03/jim-sanborn/) & [jimsanborn.net](http://jimsanborn.net/main.html) Jim Sanborn's photo series 'Typographic Projections and Implied Geometries' is a marvelous and appealing set of photographs that converge science, nature and art on a massive geometric scale. The series depicts [massive natural formations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains) such as oceans and desert mountains with [geometric light shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) superimposed on them. The photos were captured across the western United States and parts of Ireland. Because of the size of the chosen natural features, Jim Sanborn had to conduct projections from distances as far as half a mile away, and occasionally even light them with search lights and generators. The photos look like composite or computer-edited images but capture scenes as is. Each long exposure was created using a [large 200-pound homemade projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape-lamp) and a 4x5 camera. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 9% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometry-fused Landscape Photography:** Exploring the use of geometric shapes superimposed on natural landscapes to create visually stunning photographs. - **Convergence of Science, Nature, and Art:** Bringing together scientific concepts, natural formations, and artistic expression to create captivating visual experiences. - **Innovative Projection Techniques:** Experimenting with long-distance projections and unconventional lighting methods to capture unique and awe-inspiring images. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new techniques and concepts to create unique and captivating images. - **Art:** Artists can incorporate scientific and natural elements into their work, merging different disciplines to create visually striking pieces. - **Technology:** The development of advanced projectors, cameras, and lighting equipment to push the boundaries of what is possible in photography and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)