# Ashen Namibian Photography The Adrian De Sa Garces Walvis Bay Images Showcase Pale Coloring By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adrian-de-sa-garces References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/01/20/adrian-de-sa-garces/) & [repofnowhere.vsco.co](http://repofnowhere.vsco.co/) These Adrian De Sa Garces pictures take viewers on a faded tour of Namibia's Walvis Bay. Born in the region, Garces aims to photograph many of the areas that were dear to him as a child, many of which haven't changed over the last 20 years. In his explanation of these pictures, Garces admits that he rarely ever stops taking [snapshots when in Namibia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). The country's vast and varied landscape is inspiring and eye-catching, and that is certainly apparent in his images of ivory churches, children playing on the beach, white stones and tropical trees. Consistent within this [Namibian project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) is Garces' depiction of [pale, pastel colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grigio-verde). Although the photos are vivid, the tones are muted, creating a vidid memory in the minds of viewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pale Coloring Photography:** Opportunity to offer a unique, dreamy aesthetic to wedding and event photography, and to expand the market for home decor prints. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Opportunity to create products and experiences that tap into the longing for simpler times and cherished memories. - **Vivid-muted Contrast:** Opportunity to experiment with bold, vibrant images softened with a washed-out aesthetic to attract a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create a niche market specializing in artistically capturing the essence of familiar, yet visually stunning locations and landscapes. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to offer unique, eye-grabbing wall art, throw pillows, and other decorative items that bring a touch of artistic sophistication to any room. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to utilize the evocative, child-friendly element of the pale color palettes and nostalgic imagery to create memorable, emotionally-charged events with a touch of whimsy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md) - [Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto.md) - [African Identity-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)