# Bizarre Festival Photography The Sean Mcleod 'Afrika Burns' Series Captures Strange Vehicles By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-05-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sean-mcleod References: [onesmallseed](http://www.onesmallseed.com/index.php/album-of-the-week-may-2011-week-02/) & [onesmallseed.net](http://www.onesmallseed.net/profile/SeanMcleod) Sean Mcleod captures unconventionally strange and fun-looking vehicles with exciting detail in his Afrika Burns 2011 series. The series captures eight eccentric wagons each unique in concept and design. From embellished truck bands to steam-powered train mobiles, this is a festival that really puts the fun in creative design and Mcleod was there to capture its magic. The photography style blends the various times of day and the festivity-filled environment, displaying everything from a multi-toned green sky to a bright blue one. In addition to the vibrant colors present in this series, their is also a ton of lively activity captured. Sean Mcleod certainly has a talent for capturing freaky fun on film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Festival Vehicles:** Opportunities for companies to develop unique and eccentric vehicles for festivals and events. - **Eccentric Photography Style:** Opportunities for businesses to develop unique photography styles to showcase eccentric events and festivals. - **Multi-colored Skies:** Opportunities for companies to develop new lighting technologies and color generators to offer unique visual experiences in events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for automotive companies to develop unique and creatively designed festival vehicles to stand out. - **Photography Industry:** Opportunities for photography companies to develop unique photography styles and techniques for capturing eccentric events. - **Lighting Industry:** Opportunities for lighting companies to develop new technology to create vibrant multi-colored sky effects for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Reimagined Vintage Off Roader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-series-2.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)