# Sand-Covered Nude Captures The Jim Mangan Photographs Feature Naked Models Running in the Desert By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-18 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-mangan References: [jimmangan](http://www.jimmangan.com/photography/bedu/) & [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/jim-mangan-2) Photographer Jim Mangan has been photographing models running through the [Sahara Desert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sahara-wall-panel) completely and utterly nude. These incredibly captivating photographs are the third installment in a series of photographs by the artist, the first being a collection of photographs that go into the theme of rebirth. His current series is called Bedu and these shots really do capture the essence of letting it all hang out. The photographs feature a few models throwing around sand, running across large [sand mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-collection) and covering themselves in thick sand clouds. I love how the sand becomes such a great subject paired with the [vast and empty backdrop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home) of the Sahara. This is Jim's debut project as a photographer, as he worked in the snowboarding industry prior to pursuing a photography career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nude Running Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional and provocative styles by capturing the beauty of nude models running in different environments. - **Rebirth-themed Photography:** Chance for artists to create powerful visual narratives through photography that symbolize renewal and transformation. - **Environmental Art:** Emerging trend of using natural elements like sand to create visually stunning and thought-provoking artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photography industry professionals can explore new genres and styles, such as nude running photography, to attract a wider audience and offer unique experiences. - **Art:** Artists can utilize themes of rebirth and explore unconventional subject matters, like nude running, to create innovative and impactful artworks that resonate with viewers. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can draw inspiration from the use of sand as a statement-making element in photography, and incorporate similar textures and concepts into clothing designs and runway shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Demure Desert Landscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-collection-by-monica-armani.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Desert Dune-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nando-studio.md) - [Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-light.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md)