# Scenic Superhero Portraits Benoit Lapray Snaps Portraits of Superheroes in the Great Outdoors By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benoit-lapray References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365528/Photographer-Captures-Lonely-Portraits-Of-Superheroes-In-The-Great-Outdoors/) & [benoitlapray](http://www.benoitlapray.com/) Photographer Benoit Lapray captures portraits of superheroes in vast landscapes of the great outdoors. The photos depict a different perspective of some of your favorite superheroes, like Superman, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman. Usually, you see the comic characters in heroic situations or a busy cityscape, but in this series they are isolated and look as if they are reflecting on their lives. The French photographer entitled the captivating [photo manipulation series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos) ‘The Quest for the Absolute.’ Superman can be seen flying over a serene lake that is surrounded by mountains, while Wonder Woman sits perched in solitude amongst a cascading waterfall. Overall, the series shows the heroes in a state of freedom with zero duties to fulfil and zero lives to save -- just their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Superhero Portraits:** Opportunity for photographers to create unique and captivating images by placing superheroes in natural landscapes. - **Reflections on Superhero Lives:** Opportunity for artists to explore the introspective side of superheroes and depict them in a contemplative state. - **Heroic Isolation:** Opportunity to showcase superheroes in a different light by removing them from their usual urban environments and highlighting their solitude. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new techniques and concepts by incorporating superheroes into outdoor and natural settings. - **Comic Books:** Comic book artists and writers can take inspiration from the series to develop stories that focus on the introspective and reflective aspects of superheroes. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use the concept of superhero isolation to create unique and thought-provoking artwork in various mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Dynamic Immersive Play Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inishtree-speyside-single-malt.md)