# Painterly Landscape Captures The Iceland Photo Series by Hlaus is Artful and Serene By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-12-26 | Updated 2011-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceland-photo-series-by-hlaus References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/2487848/Increasingly-the-individual-felt-himself-to-be-a-single-flicker) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/16613417@N00/) The Iceland photo series by Hlaus is entitled 'Olaf Stapledon, Last and First Men'. The stunning pictorial is reminiscent of [outdoor landscapes painted in oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series). This photo series proves artful and serene with scenes that seem to stand alone, bringing a viewer in and narrating a personal story. The beautiful captures of Iceland showcase the land's untouched natural beauty. Photographer Hlaus captures remote areas that seem empty of people and animals. These peaceful areas give individuals a different sense of the present-day world. With environmental issues on the rise, one seldom finds similar areas to the ones photographed in Iceland. The quiet and painterly nature of the photographs is not only artful, but very powerful. [Hills and mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains) resemble brush strokes on a canvas, exuding an undeniable beauty and a stoic silence that speaks louder than words. Image Credit: Hlaus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Remote Landscapes:** Businesses can explore creating immersive experiences or products that provide a sense of serenity and escape to individuals through digital or physical means. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Companies can incorporate elements of natural landscapes and brush strokes in their products or marketing to evoke emotions and create a connection with consumers. - **Environmental Awareness:** Organizations can leverage the power of art and photography to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage positive change. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Businesses can help individuals explore remote and untouched areas like Iceland to provide unique experiences that offer an escape from everyday life. - **Art and Design:** Companies can create products or design spaces that incorporate elements of nature-inspired art to evoke emotions and improve overall well-being. - **Environmental Advocacy:** Organizations can leverage the beauty of nature captured in photography to advocate for environmental protection and drive positive change. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Glacial Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joklalykt.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Unique Regional Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icelandair-boasts-activities.md) - [Horse-Themed Iceland Travel Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outhorse-your-email.md) - [Icelandic Nature-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkone.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Organic Landscape Wallcoverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series.md) - [Adventure-Seeking Iceland Flight Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceland-flight-program.md) - [Jet-Black Sustainable Artful Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bua.md)