# Timelapse Seasons One Year in 40 Seconds by Eirik Solheim is a Great Visual Metaphor By Bianca | Published 2010-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eirik-solheim References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2010/01/04/morning-dose-of-awesome-104/) & [eirikso](http://eirikso.com/2008/12/27/one-year-worth-of-images-give-some-amazing-videos/) One Year in 40 Seconds by Eirik Solheim is a timelapse video that offers a captivating visual metaphor for how fast time can appear to go by, fitting for this [post New Year's week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daysleft). The video shows the dramatic changes that take place in nature over the course of a year, focusing on one single spot in a forest. What makes One Year in 40 Seconds by Eirik Solheim so noteworthy is that he selected a location that experiences drastic seasonal changes, showing stereotypical signs of each phase, from autumn leaves the color of flames to a fluffy blanket of snow in the winter to dramatic flowering of the treets and rich green carpet of grass in the spring and summer. Check out the how-to guide for What makes One Year in 40 Seconds by Eirik Solheim on [his site](http://eirikso.com/2008/12/27/one-year-worth-of-images-give-some-amazing-videos/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Time-lapse Visual Metaphors:** Businesses can explore using time-lapse videos to communicate changes and progress effectively. - **Seasonal Change Narratives:** Industries such as tourism and fashion can leverage seasonal changes to showcase trendy destinations and fashion collections. - **Micro Viewpoint Focus:** Innovative services can be offered to capture the beauty and magic of micro-level changes in everyday life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Photography and Videography:** There is a growing niche market for companies that offer time-lapse photography and videography services for businesses and individuals. - **Environmental Conservation:** Non-profits and companies operating in the environmental sector can benefit from using time-lapse videos for showcasing changes in the environment and how to conserve or protect them. - **Social Media and Influencer Marketing:** Influencers and brands can leverage the popularity of time-lapse videos on social media to showcase their products and services in a creative way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapid Photo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-minute-photos.md) - [Time-Lapse Creation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photojourney.md) - [Climate Change-Informed Cloth Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-calendar.md) - [Process Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velocity-lapse.md) - [Cinematic Memory Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yearreflect.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md)