# Sublime Levitating Shoots (UPDATE) Natsumi Hayashi Captures the Tranquility Behind Flying By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natsumi-hayashi1 References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2012/03/30/the-peacefulness-of-levitation/) & [yowayowacamera](http://yowayowacamera.com/) When looking at Natsumi Hayashi’s photography, one can’t help but feel compelled to ask “why walk when you can float?” Since that isn’t possible (yet), the dream of flying will have to remain in the realm of the imagination, as depicted by these [illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) by the talented Japanese photographer. Inspired by the idiom “to have one’s feet firmly planted on the ground,” Natsumi Hayashi infuses the drollery of daily activity with a fantasy touch through the portrayal of [levitating individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serena-antigravity-humidifier). The result is delicate and enchanting. If you’ve ever woken up from a [flying dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-flow-therapy) only to be frustrated that you now have to walk to where you're going, then these photographs by Natsumi Hayashi will surely brighten up your mood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Levitating Photography:** The trend towards levitating photography provides opportunities in the visual arts field for artists to push the boundaries of reality. - **Fantastical Realism:** The trend towards fusing fantasy with reality in art provides opportunities for creating immersive experiences in the entertainment and tourism industries. - **Alternative Advertising:** The trend towards using levitating photography as a marketing tool presents opportunities in the advertising industry to create attention-grabbing campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Visual Arts:** The visual arts industry can benefit from the trend towards levitating photography by incorporating new technologies to create innovative and surreal visual experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend towards fantastical realism to create unique and memorable experiences that transport audiences to alternate realities. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage levitating photography to create eye-catching campaigns that capture the attention of audiences and stand out in a crowded marketplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Dreamlike Weightless Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-flow-therapy.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.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) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md)