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Otherworldly Underwater Portraits

Gabriele Viertel Captures Beautiful Women in Flowing Dresses

— December 24, 2014 — Fashion
It is hard not to appreciate the art form of underwater photography; case in point, the portfolio of Gabriele Viertel. She brings a dark and dramatic aesthetic to the otherwise otherworldly theme, which brings to mind to time of magic and sorcery. In a way, Gabriele Viertel has to be a wizard behind her lens considering how much of a challenge it was to capture such images.

To make Gabriele Viertel's work even more impressive, she is a self-taught photographer. Hailing from Germany, Gabriele Viertel has been working on her craft since 2011, specializing in underwater photography. Design Taxi reports that "the photographer’s work is currently being exhibited at the Heist Gallery in London, as part of a group show titled “The Road to Elysium”, from now until 12 January 2015."
Trend Themes
1. Underwater Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new waterproof camera technology to enhance the capabilities of underwater photography.
2. Dark and Dramatic Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software or filters that allow photographers to easily apply dark and dramatic aesthetics to their images.
3. Self-taught Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform or app that offers comprehensive online photography courses for aspiring photographers.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and produce new camera equipment and technology for photography enthusiasts.
2. Art and Galleries - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality experiences for art galleries to attract a larger audience and create more immersive art exhibitions.
3. Education and E-learning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an e-learning platform specifically tailored for self-taught photographers to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience.
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