# Dusty Village Photography 'This is My Iran (Rural Side)' by Hamed Masoumi is Culturally Insightful By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-my-iran-rural-side References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/This-is-my-Iran-Rural-side) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Hamedmasoumi) 'This is My Iran (Rural Side)' is a beautiful montage of photos taken in Iran that give insight into the country's rural countryside. Hamed Masoumi captures images so perfect, they should be featured in a National Geographic special. There is a range shown, from buildings and landscapes to actual people and how they live. 'This is My Iran (Rural Side)' is truly breathtaking photography, capturing the essence of the rural countryside in just a few images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photography Trends:** Exploring the use of photography to capture cultural insights and showcase the beauty of rural landscapes. - **Cultural Exploration:** Increasing interest in exploring and documenting rural communities to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. - **Visual Storytelling:** Growing demand for compelling visual narratives that showcase the beauty and diversity of rural areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunities for showcasing rural destinations and promoting cultural experiences through photography. - **Art and Design:** Innovation in utilizing photography as a means of cultural expression and promoting social awareness. - **Media and Publishing:** Demand for captivating visual content to engage readers and viewers in storytelling about rural communities and their lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Iran-Inspired Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-persia.md) - [Iranian Fabric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-fabric-design.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Picturesque Cyclist Exploration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-ride.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Nowruz-Celebrating Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iranian-cinema.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md)