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# Retro Fauxtography
Hyper Saturated ‘Coney Island of the Mind' by Lynsie Roberts

By Bianca | Published 2009-07-21 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynsie-roberts
References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynsieroberts/3330076482/)

This ultra-high saturation carnival photography is merely a small burst of the creativity Lynsie Roberts captures with her [Olympus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/om-system-om3) uD600, [S600](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankerwork-s600).

These images belong to Lynsie Roberts’ photo set titled Coney Island of the Mind which brings to mind retro diner meets old-school carnival imagery thanks to the [vintage style color punches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama).

Check out more Lynsie Roberts work on her [Flickr portfolio](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynsieroberts/) which is a landslide of freaky subjects meeting fabulous photo techniques.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **High Saturation Photography:** Embracing hyper-saturated colors in photography can create a vibrant and eye-catching visual experience.
- **Retro Aesthetic:** The use of vintage-style color punches in photography can evoke nostalgia and add a unique flair to visual content.
- **Carnival Imagery:** Incorporating elements of old-school carnival aesthetics into photography can create a whimsical and nostalgic atmosphere.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Photography:** Photography professionals can explore creative ways to use high saturation and retro aesthetics to enhance their visual content and attract viewers.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the retro fauxtography trend to create visually captivating and nostalgic artworks.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can leverage the retro aesthetic and carnival imagery trend to create engaging campaigns that evoke a sense of nostalgia and capture attention.

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