# Blue-Tinged Siren Shoots Michael David Adams Injects Some Mystical Mystery into His Images By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-david-adams References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Mediterranean-lovers-12833.html) & [michaeldavidadams](http://www.michaeldavidadams.com) Although photography post-production is no stranger to honing in on one color, Michael David Adams' watery photo shoot shows a contemporary way of making this technique look not only good, but stylish as well. In an age where retro photo techniques are all the rage again thanks to programs like [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world), Michael David Adams shows us would-be photographers how it is done. A romantically secluded and semi-submerged photo series, Michael David Adams overlays the images with a blue tinge that really makes it more mystical and mysterious. It is almost as if this sea siren is a [magical mermaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection) who has just rescued a shipwrecked prince. By introducing this tinge, the series stands out beautifully from all the other [beach/Mediterranean shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Color Post-production:** There is an opportunity to innovate and create new techniques for enhancing colors in post-production, like Michael David Adams' blue tinge overlay. - **Revival of Retro Photo Techniques:** The resurgence of retro photo techniques presents an opportunity for photographers to experiment with nostalgic styles, such as those popularized by Instagram. - **Mystical and Mysterious Aesthetics:** There is a demand for photography that evokes a sense of mystery and enchantment, providing an opportunity for photographers to explore mystical themes in their work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can incorporate innovative post-production techniques, like Michael David Adams' blue tinge overlay, to create unique and captivating images. - **Digital Art:** Digital artists can leverage the revival of retro photo techniques and the demand for mystical aesthetics to create visually stunning and nostalgic artworks. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The use of mystical and mysterious aesthetics in photography offers an opportunity for fashion and beauty brands to create captivating campaigns that stand out from traditional beach shoots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Blue Tonal Curated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-and-through.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blue-Tinted Polaroid Film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-1.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)