# Illuminated Forest Photography The Burned Over Series by Amelia Bauer Focuses on New York Forests By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-02-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amelia-bauer References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2014/02/10/burned-over-by-amelia-bauer/) & [ameliabauer](http://ameliabauer.com/) The Burned Over photography series by Amelia Bauer captures various [New York forest landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus) filled with bursts of [colorful light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light). These beautiful shots were inspired by stories surrounding the history of Upstate New York. These areas were allegedly the birth place of multiple American religious and occult groups, which is why Bauer has portrayed them in a majestic light. The idea behind this series was to emphasize the feeling that residents get when wandering through these forest spaces. Bauer creates a visual that highlights the spiritual nature of these locations. In some shots she’s used [eerie blue lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible) and intoxicating pink lighting, while in other shots she uses blasts of white light to give these forests a sacred feel. The Burned Over series turns forests into magical spots in a way that should please American history buffs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Forest Photography:** The Burned Over series showcases the trend of capturing forest landscapes with bursts of colorful light. - **Emphasizing Spiritual Nature:** The series highlights the trend of visually representing the spiritual aspects of natural spaces. - **Historical Inspiration in Photography:** The series taps into the trend of drawing inspiration from historical narratives for artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new techniques and styles, such as using colorful lighting to capture forest landscapes. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend of emphasizing spirituality in visual representations of natural spaces, creating a unique and captivating experience for art enthusiasts. - **History and Culture:** The history and culture industry can leverage this trend of historical inspiration to engage audiences and reinterpret narratives through different art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-light-trail.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Light-Based Walking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illumination-tree-lights.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md) - [Orb Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-island.md) - [Bamboo-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-forest-glss.md)