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# Misty Abandoned Metropolises
Kim Holtermand's Deserted City is Ghostly Intriguing

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deserted-city
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/01/27/deserted-city/) & [holtermand.dk](http://www.holtermand.dk/)

As though documenting a road to nowhere, the Deserted City photo series is left quietly abandoned. Populated with nothing more than some romantic mist and seemingly insubstantial structures, these images are definitely a [ghostly sight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1).

Photographed by Denmark-based Kim Høltermand, the Deserted City photo series is incredibly captivating. See these [misty images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) for yourselves in the featured gallery.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 67% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Abandoned Cities:** Exploring opportunities to repurpose or revitalize abandoned cities with innovative solutions.
- **Ghost Architecture:** Identifying opportunities to use abandoned or forgotten architectural spaces in a novel or innovative way.
- **Misty Landscapes:** Developing new ways to capture misty, eerie landscapes in visually striking ways for photography or videography purposes.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture:** Opportunities to repurpose or redevelop abandoned structures or spaces for innovative public or private buildings or spaces.
- **Tourism:** Opportunities to develop innovative tourist experiences in abandoned or forgotten cities, creating a unique form of leisure travel.
- **Photography:** Exploring ways to use misty and eerie landscapes for artistic photography, developing new techniques for capturing these visuals.

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