# Stunning Galactic Photography Stephen Banks Captures Dorset Landmarks Against the Milky Way By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorset-landmarks References: [yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/giant-rotting-sea-creature-mystery-163447321.html) & [dorsetscouser](https://dorsetscouser.com/) Photographer Stephen Banks captures stunning shots of Dorset landmarks set against an unusually vibrant background of the Milky Way. Known for traveling the country searching for breathtaking [shots of the Milky Way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellarscope-1), Banks was pleasantly surprised to find his desired shots in his own backyard. The best locations for his photography are very clear nights among very dark Dorset landmarks. The lack of any major cities in the area allows for Banks to take such breathtaking shots of Dorset landmarks framed by the Milky Way. Using a laser torch when necessary, Banks opts for [long exposures at a high ISO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30-pro) to capture the incredible detail his shots are known for. Moving from Liverpool to Dorset in 2011 and working as a marketing director by day, Banks hope that his photography will help boost tourism to the area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Astrophotography:** Astrophotography is becoming more popular as advances in technology make it easier for photographers to capture stunning shots of the night sky. - **Dark Sky Tourism:** Dark sky tourism is a growing trend as more travelers seek destinations with minimal light pollution for stargazing and astrophotography experiences. - **Nature-inspired Marketing:** Marketing campaigns that incorporate stunning natural landscapes and astrophotography are becoming increasingly popular in the travel and tourism industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can develop new products that cater specifically to astrophotographers and amateur stargazers. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage the trend of dark sky tourism by promoting destinations with low light pollution and offering stargazing activities. - **Marketing:** The marketing industry can capitalize on the trend of nature-inspired marketing by developing campaigns that utilize visually stunning natural landscapes and astrophotography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Smart Astrophotography Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Crystal-Clear Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-telescopes.md) - [Night Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x5.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Celestial Photography Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-identification-camera.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md)