# Daring Submerged Photography Elizabeth Weinberg's 'Of Recklessness and Water' is Carefree By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-weinberg1 References: [myloveforyou.typepad](http://myloveforyou.typepad.com/my_love_for_you/2011/06/elizabeth-weinberg-captures-summer-like-no-other.html) & [elizabethweinberg](http://www.elizabethweinberg.com/projects/of-recklessness-and-water/) Elizabeth Weinberg's 'Of Recklessness and Water' is a unique series that features candid moments in the [open water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1). Elizabeth Weinberg's ability to capture the various moments from surfacing from the water to capturing a moment under the crash of a wave is flawless. The photos are absolutely stunning and manage to captivate the viewer. Her photos symbolize a [carefree style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-and-malibu), as none of it's staged, and represents the recklessness that most of society carries today. Elizabeth Weinberg's 'Of Recklessness and Water' is very symbolic. The water itself represents the world and its strong control over the people who choose to swim in it. **Implications** - Audiences feel a strong connection to the feelings that are evoked when in water, as it is almost therapeutic. By capturing these moments, the audience feels a sense of calm which can be used effectively in different areas such as [advertising and therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-of-selfcare). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underwater Photography:** Opportunity for innovation in underwater photoshoots for brands and individuals. - **Capturing Candid Moments:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the shift from posed to candid photography. - **Therapeutic Imagery:** Opportunity for innovation in the use of calming imagery in therapy and wellness practices. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Opportunities for brands to evoke emotions and connection through underwater photography campaigns. - **Photography:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the use of candid underwater photography techniques and equipment. - **Therapy:** Opportunities for the use of calming underwater imagery techniques in mindfulness and meditation practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Comfort-Forward Swimsuit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewith-x-claire-buckley.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Water Zodiac Sign Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentia-water-zodiac.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md)