# Elevated Urbanite Captures The 'Megalopolis: Shanghai' Series is Gritty By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalopolis-shanghai References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Megalopolis-Shanghai/3607071) & [martinstavars](http://www.martinstavars.com/) The 'Megalopolis: Shanghai' collection by UK photographer Martin Stavars provides a window to life in the urban Asian hub. All set in black and white, the contrasting images exhibit snapshots of busy metropolitan activity, best captured by towering high-rises and complex city grids. The Stavars shots are mostly taken from an aerial perspective, looking down upon a plethora of civic interchanges. From thoroughfares to high-speed bikers, the Megalopolis: Shanghai series is authentic, taking a survey of the regions daily goings on. Many of the images also feature a blurred finish, offering a muted or rather slowed down view of the hustle and bustle. With shots of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek, Stavars has done a sweeping tour of the cosmopolitan scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aerial Photography:** Opportunity to capture cities from a unique perspective using drone technology. - **Monochrome Imagery:** Using black and white photography to create dramatic and nostalgic visuals. - **Urban Exploration:** Discovering and showcasing the vibrancy and versatility of city life through visual storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Innovative methods and techniques in photography to capture unique perspectives and evoke emotions. - **Tourism:** Providing tourists with immersive and authentic experiences of urban destinations through visual content. - **Art:** Exploring new forms of artistic expression through photography that captivate and engage viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md) - [Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-life-festival.md)