# Water-Bound Photography 'Liberation' by Michael Howard Features a Couple in Dire Straits By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberation-by-michael-howard References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/MichaelHoward/Frame/685123) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/MichaelHoward/frame) 'Liberation' by Michael Howard looks like something straight out of an old [spy film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection). In this photoshoot, a man and a woman are bound underwater, struggling to escape. I can feel my adrenaline pumping just by looking at these photos. The models in 'Liberation' by Michael Howard maintain their composure gracefully, resulting in some [stunning images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). Check them out in the featured gallery and read below to see more [aquatic work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-gallery) from Michael Howard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Photography:** The trend of underwater photography creates opportunities for photographers to capture unique and captivating images in aquatic environments. - **Immersive Photoshoots:** The trend of immersive photoshoots allows photographers to create visually engaging narratives by placing models in challenging or unusual environments like underwater. - **Escape-themed Art:** The trend of escape-themed art presents opportunities for artists to explore themes of struggle, liberation, and determination through various artistic mediums, including photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace the trend of underwater photography and offer specialized services to cater to clients who desire unique aquatic images. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of immersive photoshoots by incorporating underwater settings and concepts into their campaigns, creating visually captivating and memorable content. - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can tap into the trend of escape-themed art to create thought-provoking and emotionally charged pieces that resonate with audiences seeking deeper narratives and symbolic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.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) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)