# Frozen World Photography Olaf Otto Becker's Above Zero Series Captures Greenland's Icecaps By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/above-zero References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/02/02/olaf-otto-becker/) & [olafottobecker.de](http://www.olafottobecker.de/) During this winter period, some may feel like they're living in lands like those depicted in the Above Zero photo series. Full of [ice, snow and frozen water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asgard-down-parka), it is both desolate and epic at the same time. Captured by [German photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket) Olaf Otto Becker, the Above Zero photo series depicts [landscapes in Greenland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vipp-guesthouse). Absolutely amazing, his work has most recently been exhibited at the Breda International Photo Festival in the Netherlands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Frozen Landscapes:** Capturing frozen landscapes in photographs provides an opportunity to explore the beauty and vulnerability of icy environments. - **Climate Change Photography:** Using photography to document the effects of climate change on frozen landscapes offers a platform for raising awareness and inspiring action. - **Extreme Nature Photography:** Photographing extreme natural environments, such as icecaps, presents an opportunity to showcase the power and fragility of nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The field of photography can explore innovative techniques and technologies for capturing ice and snowscapes in stunning, thought-provoking ways. - **Climate Change Advocacy:** Organizations focused on climate change advocacy can use frozen landscape photography to engage and educate audiences about the urgent need for environmental action. - **Tourism and Adventure:** The tourism and adventure industry can leverage images of frozen landscapes to attract travelers seeking unique and remote experiences in icy destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iced Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-car-showroom.md) - [Haunting Glacial Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joklalykt.md) - [Snow-Constructed Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-snow-space.md) - [Arctic Portal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-portal.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Elaborate Winter Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-of-harbin.md) - [Frost-Proof Chic Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-design-principles1.md)