# Misty Mile-High Photography The Jonathan May 'Abandoned Airfield' Series is Hauntingly Beautiful By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-may-abandoned-airfield References: [photographyserved](http://www.photographyserved.com/gallery/Abandoned-Airfield-Novgorod-Russia_/634624) & [jonathanmayphotography](http://jonathanmayphotography.com/gallery.html) The Jonathan May 'Abandoned Airfield' collection is a hauntingly hazy series of [sun-drenched photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection). The series is shot in Novgorod, Russia at an [abandoned airplane terminal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-abu-dhabi) with a [massive vintage aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat). The series boasts a wisdom that comes with the obvious age of the scenery. Jonathan May puts emphasis on the emptiness of the airfield with use of expert lighting and angles. Cracked paint, empty doorways and massive machinery well past its time are included in the shots, making this Jonathan May 'Abandoned Airfield' shoot a mystifying composition full of skill and spookiness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Airfields:** Exploring and photographing abandoned airfields is a growing trend in the photography industry, offering a chance to capture hauntingly beautiful scenes of faded glory and nostalgia. - **Vintage Aircraft:** The allure of vintage aircraft is growing, as photographers and collectors seek out these timeless pieces of aviation history for their aesthetic appeal and historical significance. - **Haunting Photography:** Photographers are increasingly using lighting techniques and angles to create hauntingly beautiful compositions, capturing the eerie and mysterious aspects of abandoned locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of exploring and documenting abandoned airfields, offering unique and compelling visuals for various purposes, such as editorial, marketing, and fine art. - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can tap into the interest in vintage aircraft by creating experiences and events that celebrate and showcase these historical planes, appealing to both enthusiasts and those looking for a nostalgic experience. - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate the trend of haunting photography by showcasing and promoting works that feature abandoned locations, creating a sense of intrigue and mystery for collectors and art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Airport-Based Retro Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-of-the-warriors-walled-in.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md)