# Abandoned City Captures Sophia Germer Presents Detroit in Decay By Andrew Loh | Published 2011-10-30 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-decay References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Abandoned-Detroit-April-2011/2395758) & [jpgmag](http://jpgmag.com/people/sophiagermer) Greatly fascinated by abandoned buildings, photographer Sophia Germer, who is born and bred in New Orleans, Louisiana, captures the beauty in decay in her latest series of photos. Renting a car, the photography student who is currently studying in the San Francisco Art Institute, along with her father, embarks on a journey of fun and adventure as the duo visits several abandoned sites in the city in Michigan. The [series of pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) highlights the common sight of dilapidated buildings and abandoned construction sites, from the vandalized, graffiti-painted walls, [abandoned furniture pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) and construction materials to paint peeling off the wall, oxidized metal and discolored mural. These Sophia Germer pictures show the beauty in destruction and exude a nostalgia for what once was. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abandoned Buildings:** There is an opportunity for creative redevelopment and repurposing of abandoned buildings. - **Urban Exploration:** Urban explorers could offer guided tours and experiences of abandoned sites to adventurous tourists. - **Decay Photography:** There is a growing demand for photographer-led workshops and courses on capturing the beauty in decay. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers could explore opportunities in repurposing and revitalizing abandoned properties. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage the appeal of abandoned sites to attract more adventurous travelers. - **Photography Education:** Photography schools and institutes can offer specialized courses on decay photography and urban exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Detroit Tower Redevelopments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-architects-hudson.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)