# Wigged Avian Snapshots Rene Mesman Captures Birds of Prey with Luscious Locks of Hair By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rene-mesman References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/06/rene-mesman/) & [renemesman.nl](http://www.renemesman.nl) Base out of Amsterdam, photographer Rene Mesman has captured a series of [avian species](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-birds) in a rather dramatic fashion, but this notion isn't the defining characteristic of the shoot; each of the birds has donned a luscious wig that suits their individual colors. Featuring a [barn owl with a blonde bouffant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pigeon), a crow with sleek, black locks and a [rooster with a sassy red do](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare), Mesman helps to give each of the fowl a touch of personality that transcends them from simple bird to an absolute character. Simple and sophisticated, Mesman's photography is an exercise in precision with a distinct attention paid to background, angle and color, which are all seemingly pin-sharp and flawless. Check out [Mesman's personal website](http://www.renemesman.nl) for more of his work that defies gravity and perceptions of reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avian Wigged Photography:** The trend of capturing birds wearing wigs in photography presents disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion and animal media industries. - **Personified Avian Portraits:** Creating portraits of birds with wigs that reflect their individual colors and personalities opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and creative industries. - **Precision Bird Photography:** The trend of capturing birds in flawless and pin-sharp imagery with attention to background, angle, and color presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the photography and publishing industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to explore new marketing collaborations with photographers to showcase avian wigged photoshoots, potentially introducing new bird-inspired wig designs and accessories. - **Animal Media Industry:** The animal media industry can capitalize on the trend of avian wigged photography by featuring these unique portraits in magazines, books, and online platforms, creating engaging content for bird lovers and enthusiasts. - **Art and Creative Industries:** Artists and creatives have the opportunity to experiment with the concept of personified avian portraits, using birds as a source of inspiration to create unique art pieces and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Premium Hyper-Realistic Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-renatural.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md)