# Inverted Reflection Photography Yodamanu Creates Cinematic Scenes with His Lens By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yodamanu References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/yodamanu-cinematic-reflections) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/yodamanu/) Photographer Manuel Plantin a.k.a. Yodamanu has created an alternative approach to photography with his [upside-down perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof). His ravishing shots explore the [world of reflections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) and the [silhouettes created](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series). The subject and background of each shot alters dramatically. Plantin took the photos through puddles on the street, allowing a reflection and cinematic picture to manifest itself organically. The photographs are meant to engage the viewer to look closely at the body of work and examine different perspectives. It is a series of topsy-turvy shots that can be disorienting, but once you look at them for a while, one can develop a connection to this upside down realm. Yodamanu is forcing people to examine reality and the doors of perception from an altered angle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reflection-based Photography:** The trend of using reflections to create innovative photographic scenes can be explored further in the fields of advertising and tourism. - **Alternative Perspectives:** There is a growing trend towards capturing images from unique and unconventional perspectives, a trend which can be leveraged by the fields of virtual reality and immersive technology. - **Organic Creativity:** There is a rising trend of creatively exploring the world around us by using natural elements, an opportunity that can be leveraged by creative industries such as art and advertising. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can utilize reflection-based photography and alternative perspectives to create unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Advertising:** Advertising industry can leverage the trend of reflection-based photography to create compelling and eye-catching campaigns. - **Tourism:** Using reflection-based photography, the tourism industry can showcase destinations in a new and unique light, thus attracting more visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Sophisticated Copper Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manu-ba.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Multi-Lens Capture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Poetic Rippling Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki.md)