# Undersea Explorer Photoshoots Philippe Ramette Takes Land-Locked Exploration Tactics Under the Sea By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-ramette References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/05/rational-exploration-of-undersea.html) & [xippas](http://www.xippas.com/en/artist/philippe_ramette) Philippe Ramette’s ‘Rational Exploration Of The Undersea’ is a quirky set of photos depicting literal undersea exploration. Real explorers don’t use [submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite) or [scuba suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-platinum). They survive with just their wits and ropes. I never questioned the term ‘undersea exploration’ until I saw Philippe Ramette’s photos. While these photos are incredibly silly, they do make you think. Should there be a different term for undersea explorers? Separate but equal isn’t equal, but the law of the land doesn’t apply under the sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Undersea Exploration Methods:** Opportunity for companies to innovate by creating alternative exploration methods that do not rely on submarines or scuba suits. - **Rebranding Undersea Exploration:** A potential opportunity for organizations to redefine the concept of undersea exploration. - **Quirky Undersea Photography:** A trend that may inspire artists and photographers to create unique undersea shots. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marine Exploration Technology:** Companies can create new technologies geared towards alternative undersea exploration methods. - **Tourism Industry:** Organisations involved in tourism can use quirky undersea photography to promote new destinations. - **Art and Photography Industry:** An opportunity for artists and photographers to create and sell quirky and interesting undersea themed photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Exploration Challenge Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-impossible.md) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Scuba-Centric Reading Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-eyewear.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md)