# Ethereal Icelandic Photos Chris Burkard's Photos of Iceland Are Stunning By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-burkard References: [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/lytro-illum-helps-chris-burkard-create-living-photos-of-iceland-2014-11) & [chrisburkard](http://www.chrisburkard.com/) Iceland has some of the most unique, untouched and beautiful landscapes known to man, and few people capture it better than 28-year-old [self-taught photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reporter-jacket) Chris Burkard. During a recent trip to Iceland, Burkard took along a Lytro Illum camera -- these special cameras are known for giving photographers the ability to capture so-called 'living pictures', pictures that essentially help you explore a photo in depth by clicking on specific areas to bring the tiniest of details into focus. This effect helps viewers appreciate the inherent life captured in still photographs. The camera also uses [advanced light field optics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app) to capture the color and direction of the light that passes through it lens in a single shot. This allows viewers to change the focus, tilt, perspective and depth of individual photographs. When you bring together the advanced technology of the Lytro Illum camera, the jaw-dropping beauty of Iceland and the photographic prowess of Chris Burkard, you end up with a selection of photographs that are truly memorable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lytro Illum Camera:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing photography by allowing viewers to explore photos in depth and change focus, tilt, perspective, and depth. - **Untouched Landscapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive experiences through photography that capture the beauty of unique and unexplored landscapes. - **Self-taught Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empowering individuals to develop their photography skills independently and create stunning visuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative camera technology to enhance the way photographers capture and viewers experience photographs. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing untouched landscapes through photography to attract travelers seeking unique and awe-inspiring destinations. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering self-taught photography resources and courses to help aspiring photographers develop their skills and unleash their creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Adventure-Seeking Iceland Flight Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceland-flight-program.md) - [Unique Regional Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icelandair-boasts-activities.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Haunting Glacial Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joklalykt.md) - [Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-camera.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Breathtaking Archipelago Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-getaway.md)