# Dying River Photography The 'Along the Forge' Series Depicts the Forge River and Nearby Residents By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/along-the-forge References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/04/johnny-panessa/) & [johnnypanessa](http://johnnypanessa.com/) 'Along the Forge' is a collection of photographs captured over a period of two years that captures the Forge River of Long Island, and the people who live and work around it. The river suffers from [high levels of pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivers-are-life) that is killing many life forms that live off of it. The plight of the river -- and the people that depend on it -- was captured by photographer Johnny Panessa to express how pollutants can affect people both directly and indirectly. Some of the [photographs directly show visibly identifiable pollutants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films) in the river, while other images show people indulging in various activities around the river. 'Along the Forge' is a photographic project of significant importance to Panessa, as he grew up around the 3.2-mile Forge River. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-photography:** The portrayal of environmental damage in photographic works provides opportunities for businesses focused on conservation and sustainable enterprise. - **Citizen Action:** Photography can contribute to collective awareness initiatives, with environmental activism as one of the visible effects. - **Visual Storytelling:** Photo series documenting environmental threats and cultural implications provide a context for conversations pushing conservation-focused policies. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Groups:** With attention-grabbing visuals, environmental groups can use photography to educate the public and raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Organizations concerned with environmental preservation can leverage photographic projects to elucidate the impact of conservation policies on local communities. - **Commercial Real Estate:** The use of photos that highlight environmental challenges in residential areas can create new business opportunities for companies that specialize in sustainable structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Red-Painted Steel River Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papaloapan-river.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md)