# Activism Through Aerial Photography 360° BULGARIA By BrainPicker | Published 2008-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stunning-aerial-photography-as-environmental-activism References: [stickandmove](http://www.stickandmove.com/brainpickings/index.php/2008/05/23/birdseye-visionaire) & [stickandmove](http://www.stickandmove.com/brainpickings/index.php/2008/05/29/layman-voyeurism/) In the midst of the green fad, when social statements go after instant shock value more often than not, it's refreshing to see a truly [inspired project](http://www.stickandmove.com/brainpickings/index.php/2008/05/23/birdseye-visionaire)meticulously planned and brilliantly executed, loaded with insight and creative merit. [**360° BULGARIA**](http://edno.bg/360_en), the latest exhibition by Bulgarian photographer Alexander "Sasho" Ivanov, is the culmination of an 8-year-long project involving a camera, a paraglider, and a powerful environmental conscience. The breathtaking collection of [aerial photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour), shot from the wing of a paraglider, aims to awaken our [emotional connection to the environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reconnect-with-nature) and remind us just what it is we're losing as we continue to squander our planet. The 58-year-old photographer's inspiration is incredibly raw and moving: *"I was born here. I grew up here, together with the grasses, the stones, the trees, the rivers and the winds. They taught me who I am, they showed me how to see, hear and feel, but most importantly – what it means to love and be free. This nature is a part of me, a part of my memory of myself."* Besides the pure aesthetic indulgence, the exhibition gives us a sense of our own smallness -- a subtle yet incredibly powerful way to remind us of the fundamental greatness of the Earth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aerial Environmental Activism:** Aerial photography and videography utilized for environmental activism and awareness. - **360-degree Photography:** Photography utilizing 360-degree technology for immersive experiences and unique perspectives. - **Environmental Emotional Connection:** Utilizing emotional connection to nature and the environment for activism and preservation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative aerial and immersive photography practices for environmental and social activism purposes. - **Environmental Conservation:** Incorporating emotional connection and creative perspectives into environmental conservation efforts. - **Art and Exhibitions:** Creative exhibitions and installations aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action for environmental causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Environmental Film Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [World-Tested Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeronaut-timepiece.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)