As if it were predicting the affect Hurricane Sandy would have on the United States' most trafficked city, the New York City Empty America time lapse by Ross Ching captures the city that never sleeps in a lifeless manner.
From Madison Square Garden to Time Square, Ross Ching films the great New York City without any inhabitants. The peaceful aura around this particular time lapse comes from the video taping of lifeless subway stations and calm train stations. As if all the people in the world had disappear, the Ross Ching Empty America series focuses on the demise of human kind and the beauty of urban surroundings. The series focuses on the architecture of these cities and emphasizes a deep connection with the person watching the time lapses.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Time Lapse Photography
- The use of time lapse photography presents opportunities for creating eerie and captivating visuals.
- Empty Urban Environments
- There is potential for exploring the concept of abandoned cities and their architectural beauty.
- Human Absence
- Highlighting the absence of human presence in cityscapes offers a unique perspective on urban environments.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography
- Photographers can experiment with time lapse techniques to capture unique and thought-provoking images.
- Urban Design
- Urban designers can study abandoned cities to inspire innovative approaches to urban planning and redevelopment.
- Film and Television
- Film and television producers can incorporate the concept of empty urban environments to create atmospheric and captivating visuals.
