New York City-based photographer Sam Alive's iPhone photos are a whole new take on landscape photography. His photos capture both the blurry backdrop and the crisp foreground.
The photos paradoxically come of as being both unrecognizable and well-captured. The framing environment of each photo varies from sunsets to urban streets but all we see is a blurry image of blended colors, patterns and shapes. This part of the photo is stripped of its subject matter.
Juxtaposing the backdrop is the image present in the hand holding the iPhone. This foreground image allows us to see within the iPhone screen. The center image is crisp and detailed; sharp lines as opposed to blurry ones. We see the hidden images from the backdrop take shape -- skylines, portraits and landscapes are both hidden and captured.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Blurred Photography
- There is an opportunity to explore the use of intentional blur in photography to create unique and visually striking images.
- Hidden Landscapes
- Capturing hidden landscapes through blurred photography presents a new perspective for photographers to explore and showcase.
- Foreground-background Contrast
- Exploring the contrast between the blurry backdrop and crisp foreground can lead to innovative and captivating visual compositions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Photography professionals can incorporate blurred photography techniques to create captivating and unique images.
- Art
- The art industry can embrace the concept of hidden landscapes and explore new ways to capture and represent them.
- Technology
- Developing new camera features or apps that allow users to easily experiment with blurred photography and foreground-background contrast can disrupt the photography industry.
