# Blurry Serene Landscapes Photographer Jeff Friesen Uses Unconventional Techniques By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-friesen References: [jeff-friesen](http://www.jeff-friesen.com/Beyond_Here_13.html) & [jeff-friesen](http://www.jeff-friesen.com/Home.html) Staring at these landscape photographs by Jeff Friesen will make you feel like the water is right in front of you. With a mixture of precision and blurred images, this series of shots are a stunning ode to mother nature. Poetically titled 'Beyond Here,' the [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) captures the experiment with landscapes that Jeff Friesen has so boldly taken. Rather than taking the traditional route of shooting [landscape photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series) with a tripod, Jeff Friesen uses [long exposure times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-coffee-table) to create softly unfocused artwork. Take a look through Jeff Friesen's portfolio to see the award-winning work of this photographer. **Implications** - Consumers with hectic lifestyles are looking for a sense of escape in the designs they purchase. Artists could focus on this element of tranquility in their products in order to expand their following. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long Exposure Photography:** The trend of using long exposure times in photography to create softly unfocused artwork. - **Blurred Landscapes:** The trend of incorporating blurred elements in landscape photography to evoke a sense of tranquility and escapism. - **Unconventional Techniques:** The trend of exploring and experimenting with non-traditional methods in photography to create unique and captivating artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of long exposure photography and blurred landscapes to offer unique and compelling prints and artworks to consumers. - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate unconventional techniques, such as long exposure and blurring, to create mesmerizing and thought-provoking pieces that resonate with consumers seeking tranquility and escape. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the trend of blurred landscapes and incorporate them in various products, such as home decor, to provide consumers with a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md)