# Illusory Solar Photoshoots The Pelicans' Anthony Davis Plays Ball with the Sun in These Photos By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelicans-anthony-davis References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/anthony-davis-sun-red-bull-photoshoot) & [redbull](http://www.redbull.com/us/en/stories/1331747223544/anthony-davis-dunks-the-sun) In these stunning, [perfectly timed photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-light-campaign), the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis appears to play basketball with the sun as the ball. [Red Bull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-boosted-slushers) tagged the Pelicans' Anthony Davis to appear in this surreal shoot based on the [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls)-wide attention he garnered this past season. Davis took the New Orleans Pelicans to playoffs for the first time in four years. Individually, he scored a player efficiency rating of 30.8, which has only been exceeded by three players in basketball history: Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James and Michael Jordan. To create this impressive series of photos, photographer Dustin Snipes had to create a minute-by-minute choreography of poses. Each pose had to be timed correctly in order to capture the sun at a certain position in the sky -- as tricky a challenge as the ones Davis faces on the NBA court. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stunning Sports Photography:** Opportunity to create eye-catching and unique sports photography using innovative concepts and techniques. - **Athlete Brand Collaborations:** Potential for professional athletes to collaborate with brands for creative and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns. - **Creative Sports Sponsorships:** Trend towards unconventional and visually striking sponsorships in the sports industry. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in sports photography include exploring new techniques, angles, and concepts to capture attention. - **Sports Marketing:** Opportunities for brands to collaborate with professional athletes and create unique marketing campaigns that stand out from traditional sponsorships. - **Sports Sponsorships:** Emerging trend of creative and visual sponsorships in the sports industry presents opportunities for brands and athletes to engage with fans in exciting and memorable ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basketball-Themed Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-vessel.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md) - [Compact glow-in Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-2-white-phantom.md) - [AR-Enabled Basketball Player Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptocom.md) - [Sci-Fi Show-Themed Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spalding-1.md) - [Immersive Floral Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nba-finals.md) - [Reimagined Holiday Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-jingle-hoops.md) - [Luminous LED Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldfirefly.md) - [Vibrant Graphic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-skull-basketball.md)