# Bridal Pegasuses ‘Middle Earth 2009' Fantasy Images Reveal “Yesterday's Ma By Bianca | Published 2009-08-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middle-earth-2009-fantasy-images References: [worth1000](http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?contest_id=23670&display=photoshop&page=1#entries) If the creatures and mythical beings of “once upon a time” existed today, how would they interact with modern day architecture, people and the general environment? The images in the gallery come from some of the finalists in a Worth1000 Photoshop contest called Middle Earth 2009 which asked artists to imagine “yesterday’s magic, today.” The fantasy images feature everything from a [runaway bride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-st-regis-chicago-x-atelier-mira-couture) on a [Pegasus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-tourbillon) (catch that one, groom) to a mermaid at a bar, to a [Fedex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fedex-tracking) delivery centaur. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fantasy World Integration:** Opportunity for businesses to create products and services that merge fantasy elements with modern life. - **Imaginative Art Contests:** Platforms that host contests inviting artists to envision fantastical scenarios in realistic settings can tap into the creativity of the art community. - **Mythical Creature Mashups:** Possibility for businesses to explore new and unique combinations of mythical creatures and contemporary concepts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to create and sell imaginative artwork that blends fantasy and reality. - **Event Planning:** Businesses specializing in themed events can incorporate fantasy elements to create immersive experiences. - **Film and Entertainment:** Film studios and production companies can develop captivating stories that blend mythical creatures and modern society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Poised Medieval-Themed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tintagel-castle-footbridge.md) - [Fantasy Book Vacation Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-winginspired.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md)