# Powdery Bed Photography The Zlatimir Arakliev "C-Dream" Series Represents a Lucid Dream By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlatimir-arakliev-c-dream References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/C-DREAM/834532) The Zlatimir Arakliev "C-Dream" photo series uses [flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted) as a way to illustrate the essence of the [lucid dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-crafting) being had by the subject/model. A dramatic and dark interpretation of these what looks to be a weightlifter's or gymnast's dream, it is extremely well-executed. Interestingly, Photoshop was not used at all in the capturing of the Zlatimir Arakliev C-Dream photo series. The Bulgaria-based photographer simply used his impeccable eye and skill to achieve these shots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Powdery Bed Photography:** Using powdery substances as a medium for photography. - **Flour as Artistic Medium:** Using flour as a creative medium in various art forms. - **Imagery Without Software Editing:** Creating striking and dramatic images without the use of software editing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry could explore the artistic and commercial potential of flour as a medium. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could experiment with creating art and design elements using flour-based products. - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry could explore the use of flour in different art forms like sculpture, painting, and mixed media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [AI-Powered Glowing Dream Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-recorder.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Artful Four-Poster Bed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-bed-installation.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md)