Kathrin Loges und Jan Wunderlich creates a series called 'Stopping by Woods' where she delves deep into the brush to capture creepy, foggy forest scenes. From Germany, this artist uses digital photography and photography in order to create these ghosty images.
The tree branches are seen lurking around every corner as the tall plants scatter amongst vast backgrounds. Fog covers many of the photos so that it's difficult to see the full forest; we get a glimpse and the rest is unknown. There are also images that capture trails that turn around corners we can't see, adding more mystery to the images.
'Stopping by Woods' was captured in Upper Bavaria, Germany where the unearthly setting becomes ominous and nightmarish. Kathrin Loges und Jan Wunderlich translates the vast, sublime landscape to the audience with her fantastic new series.
Eerie Foggy Forest Photography
Kathrin Loges Captures Vast Forest Fog Within 'Stopping by Woods'
Trend Themes
1. Foggy Landscape Photography - Opportunity for photographers to capture eerie and mysterious scenes by utilizing digital photography and editing techniques to enhance the foggy atmosphere.
2. Mystery Aesthetics - Opportunity for artists and designers to create works with a sense of intrigue and enigma, inspired by the eerie and unknown elements present in the misty forest landscapes.
3. Nature-based Horror Content - Opportunity for writers, filmmakers, and content creators to utilize the eerie and creepy atmosphere present in the forest and create horror content that taps into natural elements as a source of fear and suspense.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can explore this trend by offering their expertise in capturing breathtaking misty landscapes, and developing an additional niche-market in spooky, ghost story-like settings.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore this trend and incorporate eerie and haunting elements into their works in order to create a sense of mystery and intrigue for their audience.
3. Film and Entertainment - Hollywood executives and independent filmmakers can incorporate natural elements like mist and fog as an added layer of horror to their content, as shown in forest-based horror films such as 'The Blair Witch Project' and 'Into the Woods'.