# Sombre Nature Photography The Max Ash Echoes Collection Appreciates the Great Outdoors By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-ash-echoes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Echoes/351594) & [maxash](http://www.maxash.com/echoes/) It’s portfolios like this Max Ash Echoes collection that inspire me to take in my suroundings with fresh eyes in the hopes of glimpsing something new and interesting. Or, at the very least, seeing something familiar with a new perspective, no matter how fleeting. The Max Ash Echoes portfolio demonstrates not only a great eye, however, but an instinct for exactly what the shot needs. Browse the gallery to see how the Latvia-based photographer manipulates gray-scale and shutter speed for a spectacular outcome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in developing new camera technologies for capturing stunning and unique outdoor images. - **Max Ash Echoes Collection:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be explored in creating interactive platforms or virtual reality experiences that enhance the viewer's appreciation for nature photography. - **Gray-scale Manipulation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing advanced software or filters that automatically manipulate grayscale images to create visually engaging photographs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation through the development of new equipment, editing software, and platforms for sharing and monetizing images. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the art and design industry through the creation of new mediums and platforms that showcase nature photography. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing advanced camera technologies, computer vision algorithms, and image processing software for nature photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-vision-pro.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md)