# Zipper Head Photography Manu Pombrol Takes Bizarre Self Portraits By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-pombrol References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/manu-pombrol.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/manusanchez/) There are many skilled [photo manipulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realphotoai) out in the world, yet there is something unique about Manu Pombrol's [photographic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myphotobyai). Perhaps it has to do with how realistic these unrealistic situations seem (not to mention how imaginative each scenario is). Hailing from Spain, Manu Pombrol is both an artist and [photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-headshot-generator) who loves to put himself in these intriguing situations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Surrealism:** Exploring the blend of reality and imagination through photo manipulation, creating visually striking and thought-provoking artworks. - **Self-portrait Adventures:** Using self-portraits as a medium to construct surreal and intriguing scenarios that captivate the viewer's imagination. - **Imaginative Realities:** Pushing the boundaries of possibility by creating photographic works that depict imaginative and surreal situations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Leveraging advanced editing techniques and imaginative concepts to create unique and visually captivating photographs. - **Art:** Exploring the realm of surrealism and self-expression through the medium of photography, offering new perspectives and creative approaches to art enthusiasts. - **Visual Arts:** Integrating realistic photo manipulation and imaginative storytelling to create visually stunning and thought-provoking artworks in the field of visual arts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md)