# Forsaken Photography Photographer Davide Paulesu Shows That There is 'Emptiness All Around' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davide-paulesu References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Emptiness-all-around--Portraits-of-oblivion/725543) Even though the human population continues to grow at an alarming rate, Davide Paulesu shows that there are still forsaken areas all around us. In his [portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) 'Emptiness All Around/Portraits of Oblivion,' it's quite evident that the cloak of loneliness still drapes over parts of the world. Capturing these places in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition), Davide Paulesu is able to impart the somber mood perfectly. While you browse through the gallery above, I'm sure you'll sense a [quiet stillness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes) pass over you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Black-and-white Photography:** The trend of black-and-white photography creates a somber and atmospheric mood, offering a unique way to capture forsaken areas. - **Exploration of Abandoned Places:** The trend of exploring and photographing abandoned places allows for the documentation of forsaken areas and the preservation of their history. - **Emotional Storytelling Through Photography:** The trend of using photography to convey emotions and tell stories offers opportunities to evoke a sense of emptiness and loneliness in viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of capturing forsaken areas to create unique and poignant images that resonate with viewers. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can tap into the trend of exploring and documenting abandoned places to create niche travel experiences for adventurous travelers. - **Art and Galleries:** The art and galleries industry can embrace the trend of emotional storytelling through photography to curate exhibitions that evoke contemplation and introspection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md)