# Crystal Ball Photography Simon Bond's Unusual Artistic Medium By TopDog | Published 2010-01-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-bond-photography References: [forum.xcitefun.net](http://forum.xcitefun.net/looking-through-the-crystal-ball-t41133.html) & [thewondrous](http://thewondrous.com/2009/11/looking-through-the-crystal-ball/) Simon Bond literally sees the world through a crystal ball. His magnificent photographs of nature are a spectacular site when viewed through crystal. Bond transforms normal landscapes into stunning reflections which capture the glorious essence of nature in a crisp however unusual recreation. Born in Hampshire, England, Simon Bond’s artistic images were caught while traveling through South Korea. Take a moment to look through this gallery of absolutely breath-taking images from Simon Bond Photography. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for ways to stay more connected with nature. Products that take on an eco-conscious aesthetic appeal to those who want to live greener. Companies could develop more items with this in mind to attract more shoppers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-conscious Aesthetics:** The rise of eco-conscious aesthetics presents an opportunity for companies to develop products that appeal to consumers looking for ways to stay connected with nature. - **Crystal Ball Photography:** The unique medium of crystal ball photography opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the artistic and photography industries. - **Nature Reflections:** Capturing stunning reflections of nature provides an avenue for creative and disruptive approaches in the photography and art sectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eco-friendly Products:** The demand for eco-conscious aesthetics creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the eco-friendly products industry. - **Art:** The unique medium of crystal ball photography inspires opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art sector. - **Photography:** The emergence of crystal ball photography presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the realm of photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Expanded Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fossils-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Stone-Integrated Dynamic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jos-miguel-schnaider.md) - [Multifaceted Glass Crystal Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-light-fixtures.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)