# Striking Shadow Photography These Images of Black and White Pictures Capture Desolate Urban Areas By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-14 | Updated 2015-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desolate-urban-area References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2015/10/14/black-and-white-street-photography-by-antonio-e-ojeda/) & [blackandwhitestreet](http://blackandwhitestreet.com/user/7920) Oftentimes, city photography captures busy streets bustling with people, but rarely is the city portrayed as a desolate urban area. This [black and white photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) from Antonio E. Ojeda paints the city in a different light. Keeping in line with his black and white theme, Ojeda opted to feature [shadows of buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp), people and trees as prominent pieces in his photographs. The use of shadows also plays with angles and perspective, often resulting in overly large or small shadows of people and their surroundings. The contrasting images also give these [desolate urban areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper) a vintage feel, rather than a vibrant modern look. To execute these striking photographs, Ojeda opted to capture places with only a few people, including sparse streets, beaches and outdoor corridors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Desolate Urban Aesthetics:** Exploring the beauty and desolation of urban areas through black and white photography, creating a unique and atmospheric visual experience. - **Playful Use of Shadows:** Experimenting with shadows as a prominent element in photography to create dramatic and distorted perspectives, adding depth and intrigue to the images. - **Vintage-inspired Urban Imagery:** Using black and white photography techniques to evoke a nostalgic and timeless atmosphere in depictions of urban landscapes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to explore alternative techniques and perspectives, capturing unconventional urban imagery that stands out in a saturated market. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating shadow play and black and white aesthetics into various art forms, such as painting, sculpture, and graphic design, to create visually striking compositions. - **Urban Exploration and Tourism:** Utilizing desolate urban aesthetics in marketing materials and city branding, appealing to travelers seeking unique and offbeat experiences in urban destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shadow-Mimicking Photography Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-boards.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md)