# Rotating Urban Landscape Photos Jamila Hodges Uses Motion Photography in the 'Split Cities' Series By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-photography References: [unknowneditors.tumblr](http://unknowneditors.tumblr.com/post/44085414454) & [designersof](http://designersof.com/post/43995015279/split-cities-jamila-hodges-on-tumblr-this-was) On [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livebox), Jamila Hodges has a collection of rotating city images that use motion photography as a way to demonstrate the constantly evolving and moving environment of a bustling city. The series, called 'Split Cities,' captures two images that are combined together at an angle, creating a whole picture out of two separate components. After a couple of seconds, a central vortex opens up and the image is split again into [inner circles that spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases) in alternate directions. Hodges is demonstrating that once you think you understand and know what is happening in an urban setting, things can be flipped upside-down and get distorted. The use of motion photography in Split Cities adds complexity to the images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motion Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new ways of capturing and presenting urban landscapes with dynamic and engaging images. - **Evolving City Environment:** Opening up avenues for businesses to adapt and innovate in response to the ever-changing nature of urban landscapes. - **Distorted Perspectives:** Creating opportunities for artists and designers to challenge traditional notions of urban aesthetics and present alternative viewpoints. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage motion photography techniques to offer unique and captivating urban landscape images to clients. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can use the concept of evolving city environments to design and develop adaptable and sustainable urban spaces. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of distorted perspectives to create thought-provoking and visually captivating urban artworks and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Dynamic Moving-Illusion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-furniture.md)