# Power Plant Photography Michael Kenna Captures 'Power Stations' from Around the World By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-kenna References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2010/08/power-stations.html) & [michaelkenna.net](http://www.michaelkenna.net/) When I look upon Michael Kenna's 'Power Station' series, words like "majestic," "epic" and "powerful" come to mind. Taking stark snapshots of [power plants around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1), this [British photographer's photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) depicts buildings far different from those that Homer Simpson would be employed at. Shooting in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art), Michael Kenna evokes an otherworldly sense with his solemn imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 12% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photography:** Exploring power plants through photography presents an opportunity for unique and captivating visual storytelling. - **Industrial Landscapes:** Capturing the beauty of power stations showcases the potential for reimagining industrial landscapes as visually striking and artistic subjects. - **Black and White Imagery:** Using black and white photography to capture power plants adds a sense of timelessness and mystery to the images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art Photography:** Power plant photography opens up new possibilities for fine art photographers to showcase unusual and unexpected subjects. - **Energy:** Highlighting power plants as visually iconic structures can help promote awareness and appreciation for the energy sector. - **Architecture and Design:** Deconstructing the visual aspects of power plants can inspire innovative architectural and industrial design solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-portable-power-stations.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Aesthetic Functional Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-force-power-station.md) - [Compact Portable Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-power-station1.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-est.md)