# Candid Community Photography Danny Lyon Captures the Reality of Brooklyn in the Summer of 1974 By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-lyon References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/gallery/brooklyn-in-the-summer-of-1974.aspx) & [mocp.org](http://www.mocp.org/collections/permanent/lyon_danny.php) Danny Lyon is an extremely talented photographer and writer from America who has managed to capture some truly captivating photographs of a variety of people from Brooklyn, New York, in the summer of 1974. The photographs feature boys, girls, men and women from different backgrounds and cultures. This [collection of photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) by Danny Lyon is unique in that they simultaneously depict the beauty and degeneration of Brooklyn's neighborhoods and residents. Danny Lyon magnificently captures the overcrowded communal swimming pools, populated beaches, [vibrant spraypainted murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) and groups of young individuals socializing on the steps of a brick building. The [vintage qualities of the photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner) make them even more inviting as they transport individuals back to a period in time that comes across as simple and modest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Candid-photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture authentic and unfiltered moments in different communities and cultures. - **Nostalgia-aesthetic:** Opportunity to leverage the appeal of vintage qualities in photos to evoke nostalgia and create a sense of simplicity and authenticity. - **Urban-documentation:** Opportunity for photographers to document and shed light on the evolution and degeneration of urban neighborhoods and their residents. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore new techniques and approaches to capture candid moments and evoke nostalgia through vintage aesthetics. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel companies can promote tours or experiences that immerse travelers in different communities and cultures, showcasing the authenticity and uniqueness of a place through candid photography. - **Urban Development:** Urban planning and development industries can utilize candid photography to understand the evolution and challenges of neighborhoods, informing future urban initiatives and interventions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)