# Icy Photography The 'Deep River of Sorrows' Will Trap You With its Beauty By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-river-of-sorrows References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Deep-River-Of-Sorrows/470445) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/carlapiresportfolio) This is a situation you don't want to find yourself in. I couldn't imagine a worse way to go. Graphic thoughts aside, this collection entitled 'Deep River of Sorrows' is absolutely stunning. Photographer Carla Pires has combined the [beautiful and the macabre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow) to create an end result that draws you in and transfixes your gaze. Though I imagine it was a pretty easy trick to pull off (likely using a glass shower doors with a bit of [lighting manipulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series)), often the [simplest shoots garner the best result](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). The Deep River of Sorrows showcases a horrible scenario in the most beautiful way possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glass Shower Door Photography:** Exploring the use of glass shower doors and lighting manipulation to create stunning and captivating photographs. - **Combining Beauty and Macabre:** Exploring the juxtaposition of beautiful and macabre elements to create visually striking art and photography. - **Simple Shoot, Powerful Result:** Recognizing the impact of minimalist and straightforward photography techniques in producing impactful and memorable images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring innovative techniques and concepts in photography to create unique and captivating visuals. - **Art:** Pushing boundaries in art by combining contrasting elements to evoke strong emotions and create thought-provoking pieces. - **Fashion:** Incorporating the use of juxtaposition and contrasting themes in fashion design to create visually striking and memorable collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md)