Chris Burkard's extreme sport photography focuses less on risk and more on nature's raw and untouched beauty. Instead of capturing the thrill and danger of extreme sports, the artist captures gorgeous landscapes and topographic scenes that are seen through the eyes of athletes. They include white water rafters, surfers and even hang-gliders.
The result is breathtaking and suggests that many participate in extreme sports in order to experience nature's beauty rather than solely for an adrenaline rush or dangerous thrill.
Chris Burkard is based in California and is an extreme sport photography enthusiast who is surprisingly self-taught. His compositions capture secluded spots all across the globe and include scenes that will appeal to both sport and art fans with a love of the outdoors.
What's Driving This Trend
- Nature-centric Extreme Sports
- There is an emerging trend of extreme sports enthusiasts focusing on experiencing nature's beauty rather than seeking adrenaline rush and danger.
- Topographic Sport Photography
- Photographers are shifting their focus from capturing the thrill of extreme sports to showcasing the stunning landscapes and topographic scenes within those sports.
- Self-taught Photography
- Self-taught photographers like Chris Burkard are gaining recognition and influencing the photography industry with their raw talent and unique perspective.
Who This Affects Most
- Adventure Travel
- The adventure travel industry can capitalize on the trend of nature-centric extreme sports by offering packages and experiences that highlight the stunning landscapes and topographic scenes.
- Sports Apparel
- Sports apparel companies can tap into the trend of topographic sport photography by incorporating imagery of breathtaking landscapes in their marketing campaigns and product designs.
- Photography Education
- The self-taught photography trend opens up opportunities for photography education institutions to create courses and resources specifically catered to aspiring self-taught photographers.
