# Abandoned Basketball Court Photography Chris Tubbs Captures Outdoor Arenas Across the Globe By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-court-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/03/01/abandoned-basketball-courts/) & [christubbs-gallery](http://www.christubbs-gallery.com/) This abandoned basketball court photography is the work of Chris Tubbs, an artist who has travelled to over 37 countries to capture his unique and captivating portraits. The [French photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) lensed his set of portraits over a ten year period and shot more than 300 images of [remote basketball courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue). The artist's 'Out of Doors' series will make viewers feel uneasy and somewhat nostalgic for the days of their youth. Whether lensed in suburban or rundown neighbourhoods, this abandoned basketball court photography illustrates the sport's global fan following. In addition to capturing suburban and countryside scenes, this image series by Chris Tubbs also highlights images of remote and roadside courts along with those that are found hidden in the wilderness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Basketball Court Photography:** A trend in photography, capturing abandoned basketball courts, showcases the beauty and nostalgia of forgotten sports arenas. - **Travel Photography:** The trend of travel photography showcases the unique and captivating portraits of photographers who explore different countries and cultures. - **Sports Fan Following:** The trend of illustrating the global fan following of sports through photography captures the passion and love people have for various sports. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from embracing the trend of capturing abandoned basketball courts to offer unique and nostalgic imagery for clients. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage the trend of travel photography to showcase different destinations and attract tourists. - **Sports and Entertainment:** The sports and entertainment industry can tap into the trend of illustrating the global fan following of sports to create engaging content and connect with fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum-Run Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museumrun-basketball-court.md) - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Brand-Backed Basketball Court Restorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-canada.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry1.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md) - [Artfully Crafted Basketball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-1.md) - [Flood-Smart Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-collective.md) - [Winterized Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-1.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md)