# Fortune-Telling Sphere Photos Kees Straver Takes Pictures Filtered Through a Crystal Ball By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kees-straver References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2011/11/26/the-traveling-crystal-ball/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/crystal-ball-photography-kees-straver) Crystal balls truly do project images in this series of photographs by hobbyist Kees Straver. Taking the [fortune-telling device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic8ball) along with him on his travels, the medical analyst by trade captures pictures of the world as seen through the sphere object and the results are always wholly satisfying. A few of the countries featured in these Kees Straver crystal ball photos include Cambodia, Brazil, Laos and The Netherlands. Having been filtered through the crystal ball’s lens, the landmarks, sights and subjects within each image take on a [surreal perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) that enhances the overall beauty of each picture. With the clarity of each photograph as well as their amazing compositions, you’d think that these works were digitally produced through Photoshop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crystal Ball Photography:** The trend of using crystal balls to capture unique and surreal photographs presents an opportunity for photographers to explore new perspectives and create captivating imagery. - **Surreal Landscapes:** The trend of capturing landscapes through a crystal ball lens offers an opportunity for artists to create surreal and captivating scenes that push the boundaries of traditional photography. - **Enhanced Visual Effects:** The trend of using crystal balls to filter and distort images provides an opportunity for visual effects artists to create unique and visually stunning effects that captivate viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of crystal ball photography to offer new and unique services, attracting clients looking for captivating and surreal imagery. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can utilize the trend of capturing destinations through crystal balls to promote unique and otherworldly experiences, enticing travelers with surreal visuals. - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can explore the trend of using crystal balls to enhance visual effects, opening up new possibilities for creating mesmerizing and immersive digital artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-teller-squish-ball.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Currency Forecast Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predict-future.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)