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# Breathtaking Sky Time-Lapses
The Unseen Sea by Simon Christen Should Not Go Unseen

By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-16 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-unseen-sea-by-simon-christen
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/09/21/the-unseen-sea/) & [simonchristen](http://www.simonchristen.com/index.php)

There is something absolutely mesmerizing about The Unseen Sea by Simon Christen. The video is a compilation of a number of [time-lapse clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory) that the burgeoning photographer made around the bay of San Francisco, and with a [chillingly beautiful score](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation), it isn’t hard to get wrapped up in the moment when you watch it.

It’s all too easy to get impatient these days and become focused on rushing to your next obligation or destination, but one of the biggest achievements of The Unseen Sea by Simon Christen is that it seems to beckon the viewer to slow down, even if just for a few minutes, as its [haunting imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara) takes them on a different kind of journey.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: South America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Time-lapse Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technologies to capture unique and captivating time-lapse sequences.
- **Enhanced Visual Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and emotionally engaging visual experiences through the use of stunning cinematography and compelling narratives.
- **Mindful Content Consumption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design platforms and content that encourage viewers to slow down, appreciate the beauty around them, and take a moment for reflection.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to capture and present images, keeping up with the evolving demand for visually appealing content.
- **Cinematography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and tools for capturing and editing cinematic footage, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
- **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and experiences that promote mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional engagement, offering a unique alternative to fast-paced and attention-demanding content.

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