# Eagle Eye Landmark Photography PolicyMic's Photos of Famous Landmark Surroundings are Shocking By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-18 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmark-photography References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365115/Eye-Opening-Photos-Of-Famous-Landmarks-Zoomed-Out-To-Show-Their-Surroundings/) & [policymic](http://www.policymic.com/articles/86975/15-famous-landmarks-zoomed-out-tell-a-bigger-story) Though the structures being captured are very real, this [landmark photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art) can actually be deceptive to those who have never been to a site. PolicyMic recently gave us an eye-opening, but accurate, portrayal of [famous landmarks and surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/against-overtourism). The Taj Mahal looks like a serene and prestige palace, and you would imagine its surroundings in a similar way; however, a trash-filled wasteland is situated around it. Another misconceived landmark is the [Pyramids of Giza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum). For someone who hasn't visited Egypt, they would think that the pyramids are sitting in the middle of the dessert. In fact, they are surrounded by a modern cityscape. These unique perspectives will completely alter the way you think of certain places from here on out. Modernization and pollution has taken away the true beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deceptive Landmark Photography:** Opportunities for innovative photography techniques that challenge perceptions and offer unique perspectives of famous landmarks. - **Authenticity in Tourism:** Opportunities for travel industry to provide more accurate representations of famous destinations and manage visitor expectations. - **Sustainable Landmark Preservation:** Opportunities for sustainable development and preservation efforts around famous landmarks to maintain their true beauty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Innovative photographers can create new techniques to capture landmarks in a more authentic and thought-provoking way. - **Tourism:** Travel agencies and tour operators can focus on providing more realistic representations of famous landmarks to enhance visitor experiences. - **Sustainable Development:** Companies and organizations can work towards sustainable preservation and development plans for famous landmarks to minimize modernization and pollution impacts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Satirical Destination Marketing Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Virtually Outfitted Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuptse-1996-jacket.md) - [Desert Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-ain-museum.md) - [Travel-Friendly Location Scouting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locationscout.md) - [AI-Powered Global Facts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geofacts.md)