There is a majesty to the photo series title Dunescape by Shawn van Eeden, a photographer and art director based in Windhoek, Namibia, that is hard to beat. The way the sun plays against the nooks and crannies of the rolling hills of golden sand is completely captivating. The Namibian photographer succinctly explains the series, "This is a collection of images where I have tried to capture the play of light on the dunes of the Namib Desert."
Full of romantic warmth, it is hard to believe that the landscape featured in Dunescape by Shawn van Eeden can be as deathly as it can be dreamy. While the heat of the sun and sand lends a stunning glow to van Eeden's photoshoot, it can be very harsh on humans.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Desert Tourism
- With the captivating and romantic appeal of desert landscapes, there could be an increase in desert tourism, both for leisure and photography.
- Heat-resistant Fashion
- As the sun and sand can be very harsh on humans, there is an opportunity for innovation in developing heat-resistant fashion for desert environments.
- Desert Photography Workshops
- With the popularity of desert photography, there is potential for photography workshops to teach aspiring photographers the art of capturing the play of light in desert landscapes.
Where This Applies
- Tourism
- With an increase in desert tourism, there could be opportunities for hotels, tour companies, and transportation services to cater to this market.
- Fashion
- As the need for heat-resistant clothing arises, there is potential for fashion companies to develop innovative new products specifically designed for desert environments.
- Education
- With the popularity of desert photography, there is potential for photography schools and workshops to teach aspiring photographers the skills and techniques needed to capture stunning desert landscapes.
