# Striking Tribal Shoots The NDOTO Tanzania Dream Series Explores the Wonders of the Wilderness By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndoto-tanzania-dream References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/NDOTO-Tanzania-dream-the-people/2268534) & [aernoutoverbeeke.nl](http://www.aernoutoverbeeke.nl/) The NDOTO Tanzania Dream series is striking, and will surely inspire more captures of [indigenous tribes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile) in an artistic and stylized way. Although each image is quite steeped in reality, there is a sense of the surreal due to editing. The series does justice to its title, which evokes the idea of fantasy. Shot by Netherlands-based photographer Aernout Overbeeke, the NDOTO Tanzania Dream series documents his experience as he explored this [East African country](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity). He writes, "Sometimes I have been in places so beyond my imagination. Then nothing else should be done then simply to record it. That's what I did in Tanzania." By giving the NDOTO Tanzania Dream series this [dream-like quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-hermessence), he captures his own experience beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Tribal Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture indigenous tribes in a stylized and surreal way, creating visually striking images. - **Fantasy-inspired Visuals:** Use of editing techniques to add a dream-like quality to photographs, creating a sense of the surreal and evoking the idea of fantasy. - **Documenting Unique Experiences:** Opportunity to capture and share personal experiences in unfamiliar locations, showcasing a different perspective on cultural diversity. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with new techniques and concepts to create captivating tribal photography. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to draw inspiration from fantasy elements and incorporate surreal visuals into their creative work. - **Travel and Tourism:** Utilize the concept of documenting unique experiences to create immersive travel experiences that showcase the cultural diversity of a destination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [World-Tested Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeronaut-timepiece.md) - [Southern Africa-Inspired Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md)