# Surreal Astronaut Photography Thomas Pesquet Captured Stunning Scenes During His Journey to Space By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-pesquet References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/01/05/the-earth-from-space-by-the-french-astronaut-thomas-pesquet/) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/thom_astro/) Thomas Pesquet, a native of Rouen, France, is an [aerospace engineer, pilot and astronaut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility), who set out on the Proxima mission back in November 2016. As Fubiz reports, he's staying in the International Space Station until May, throughout which time he'll continue to share photos that encapsulate his experience. So far, Thomas Pesquet has uploaded a number of [stunning images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) to his [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-astronaut) and Flickr pages. Each of the photos bring a new sense of wonder to the area they focus on, with the natural structures formed by the earth looking like delicate artworks from such a great distance away. So far, Thomas Pesquet has uploaded scenes of West Africa, the Caribbean, the Cumulonimbus clouds and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Astronaut Photography:** Explore the visual impact of astronaut photography through unique and captivating images captured from space. - **Earth as Art:** Discover the artistic perspective of natural formations and landscapes captured by astronauts, offering new opportunities for creative inspiration. - **Space Tourism Imagery:** Witness the growing interest in space tourism through breathtaking photography that showcases the beauty and allure of space travel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Leverage astronaut photography to create a new genre of visually stunning images that capture the awe-inspiring nature of space exploration. - **Tourism:** Incorporate astronaut photography as a marketing tool to attract travelers, giving them a glimpse of the unique perspective and experiences offered by space tourism. - **Art:** Integrate astronaut photography into the art world, sparking creativity and challenging traditional perceptions of landscapes and natural formations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md) - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Exclusive Luxurious Spaceflight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-perspective.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AR Space Agency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-nasa-app.md)