The No Life Guard on Duty photo series follows a theme of abandonment, but not in the way that most people would expect. First of all, it hones in on decrepit motel pools, ones that have been left to the waste side for one reason or another. Secondly, there is often a seed of life left in each image, either to show that nothing is ever in total ruin or, more likely, that life is just too hard to eradicate completely.
Conceived by J Bennett Fitts, a photographer born in Missouri and based in Los Angeles, the No Life Guard on Duty photo series saw him travel 20,000 miles across the American southwest. He captured once-great seaside resort towns such as Panama City Beach, Florida, and Salton Sea, California.
Abandoned Motel Pool Photography
The No Life Guard on Duty Series Still Exhibits a Seed of Life
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Motel Pools - Opportunity for revitalization and repurposing of abandoned motel pools as unique attractions or spaces for events.
2. Decrepit Resort Towns - Potential for revitalization and redevelopment of rundown resort towns into thriving tourist destinations.
3. Seed of Life Imagery - Innovation opportunities in using the concept of a 'seed of life' as a metaphor for resilience and hope, applicable in various creative fields.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hospitality industry can explore opportunities to renovate and utilize abandoned motel pools to attract customers and provide unique experiences.
2. Tourism - Tourism industry can invest in refurbishing and redeveloping rundown resort towns to attract visitors and boost local economies.
3. Photography - Photography industry can explore new creative concepts inspired by the 'seed of life' imagery, incorporating resilience and hope themes in their work.