# Perishing Blossom Portraits The 'Decaying Roses' Series by Billy Kidd is Mysterious and Vibrant By Cody Turner | Published 2012-08-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decaying-roses References: [thefoxisblack](http://www.thefoxisblack.com/2012/08/17/photos-of-dying-flowers-shot-by-billy-kidd/) & [iwasshotbybillykidd](http://iwasshotbybillykidd.com/) Brooklyn-based photographer Billy Kidd released a series of [stunning photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) entitled 'Decaying Roses' and it's almost hard to believe these flowers are dying. Set to a dark black background and a single spotlight on each rose, these [still-life portraits of roses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses) on the brink of death are captivating. So full of color and with so much detail, it's a mystery as to how such beautiful things could be dying so slowly. Billy Kidd has done a magnificent job in showcasing these wondrous flowers; the subtle blackness all around them really draws your attention to their florescent beauty. Billy does not specialize in still life images alone, he happens to be a terrific portrait photographer as well. He has won a number of awards recently for his portrait work and his [upcoming show in NYC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) at the Clic Gallery is sure to be another success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Decaying Roses Portraits:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative photographers to explore the beauty of dying flowers in still-life portraits. - **Vibrant Still-life Photography:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative photographers to create captivating still-life portraits using vibrant colors and intricate details. - **Mysterious Floral Art:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative artists to explore the enigmatic beauty of flowers on the brink of death in their artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative photographers to push the boundaries of traditional still-life photography by capturing the beauty and fragility of dying roses. - **Art:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative artists to redefine floral art by incorporating the concept of decay and mystery into their works. - **Floristry:** Opportunity for disruptively innovative florists to create unique floral arrangements that highlight the allure of decaying roses, offering customers a new perspective on beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)