# Lifeguard Post Portraits Richard Silver's Miami Photography Series Captures Quirky Landmarks By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/04/27/lifeguard-chairs-in-south-beach-miami/) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/rjsnyc/sets/72157650067523879/) Richard Silver's Miami photography series captures a set of colorful lifeguard huts. Lensed in the heart of Miami Beach, this image series is playful and vibrant in its aesthetic. Its lifeguard huts are vibrantly hued and are often accented with tropical props like palm trees or surf boards. These beachside posts are lensed against an oceanic backdrop and feature colors that are almost as vibrant as the water and sky behind them. This Miami photography feature by Richard Silver captures the spirit of the colorful city. Known for its Cuban culture and [retro architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-hotel-1), Miami Beach is filled with vibrant facades of the pastel pink and turquoise variety. These lifeguard posts resemble beachside landmarks and are each more unique and artful than the next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Lifeguard Huts:** There is an opportunity for innovative designs and materials to create even more eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing lifeguard huts. - **Playful Beachside Photography:** There is potential for creative and whimsical photography series centered around unique beachside landmarks. - **Vibrant City Aesthetics:** Businesses in the design and architecture industries can capitalize on the trend of vibrant colors and retro aesthetics seen in Miami Beach. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photography businesses can offer services that capture and showcase the vibrant and unique lifeguard huts found in beachside locations. - **Design:** Design firms can create innovative and visually appealing lifeguard huts that enhance the aesthetic of beachfront areas. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate the vibrant colors and retro aesthetics seen in Miami Beach into their building designs to create visually striking structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Luxurious Miami Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-park-miami-beach.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Red Aluminum Walkway Periscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-hammock.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Historic Villa Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-paula.md)