# Painterly Ocean Photography Pierre Carreau's High Speed Camera Captures Brushstroke-Inspired Waves By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/02/17/ocean-waves-frozen-in-time/) & [pierrecarreau](http://www.pierrecarreau.com/) Pierre Carreau's ocean photography series may resemble a set of hyper-realistic paintings thanks to his use of a high speed camera tool. Based in St. Bartholomew, the French photographer captures close-ups of waves and flowing water while emphasizing texture in an artistic way. Described as photographic sculptures, Pierre Carreau's images are visually bold and may resemble expressive art works to the untrained eye. His work boasts a textural quality and look as if they have been conceived using painted brush strokes. Overall, this ocean photography series will appeal to lovers of nature and the surfer at heart. Capturing the raw beauty of nature and its bodies of water, the image set is truly inspirational and visually engaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hyper-realistic Photography:** Opportunity to create visually striking images that blur the line between photography and painting. - **Artistic Texture Emphasis:** Possibility to explore new ways of highlighting texture in photography for a unique visual appeal. - **Photographic Sculptures:** Chance to create three-dimensional images that resemble sculptural works of art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create innovative and visually stunning images. - **Fashion and Advertising Photography:** Potential for incorporating artistic textures and hyper-realistic imagery into fashion and advertising campaigns for a distinctive and captivating aesthetic. - **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Possibility to use photographic sculptures as unique wall art or decor pieces, adding a touch of artistic flair to interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cober.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Wave-Inspired Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seahorse-coffee-table.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md)