# Lone Man Photography These Gloomy Photographs Evoke a Sense of Sadness in the Viewer By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloomy-photographs References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2016/07/18/photographer-spotlight-ole-marius-joergensen/) & [olemariusphotography](http://www.olemariusphotography.com/) The dismal atmosphere that photographer 'Ole Marius Joergensen' manages to capture in these gloomy photographs is truly a feat. This particular [series by the famed photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) is titled 'Vignettes of a Salesman.' Throughout the series, a man presumed to be a salesman in Oslo, Norway is wandering around from place to place, holding a briefcase and a suitcase in his hands. Wearing a top hat and a trench coat, the man is seen walking around Oslo in dark, lonely stretches of fields or roads. Occasionally, the man is seen indoors or peering into a homes, all of which seem deserted. These gloomy photographs manage to create [a sense of sadness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection) in the viewer as they so poignantly capture the main subject's loneliness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Loneliness Photography:** Photographers can explore the emotions of loneliness and solitude to create strong and impactful images. - **Atmospheric Photography:** Photographers can experiment with different techniques to create atmospheric images that evoke emotions in viewers. - **Traveling Salesman Trend:** The image of a traveling salesman evokes a sense of nostalgia and could be used in marketing campaigns or as inspiration in creative works. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Artists can create powerful and evocative pieces by exploring the themes of loneliness and atmosphere in their photography. - **Marketing:** The image of a traveling salesman could be used in marketing campaigns for various industries such as travel or consumer goods. - **Film/tv:** The concept of a traveling salesman can inspire or be used as a character type in film or TV projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md)