# Abstract Architecture Photography Tom Blachford's Eye-Catching Minimal Melbourne Series By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-melbourne References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Minimal-Melbourne/897834) & [tomblachford](http://www.tomblachford.com) More often than not, I find emulation a compliment, so I'm sure that photographer Matthias Heiderich would be incredibly flattered to learn that the Minimal Melbourne photo series was inspired by his own work. Photographed by Tom Blachford, the Minimal Melbourne series takes an abstract look at one of Australia's most thriving cities, just as Heiderich has done countless of times with [Berlin](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matthias-heiderich). Minimal Melbourne features the city's stunning architecture, while also focusing on composition and lighting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Architecture Photography:** Opportunity for innovative approaches in capturing architecture through abstract photography techniques. - **Minimalist Cityscape Photography:** Potential for exploring minimalistic aesthetics in capturing the essence of thriving cities. - **Emulation as a Creative Compliment:** Opportunity to leverage inspiration from existing works to create unique and visually captivating photography series. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to push the boundaries of traditional architectural photography and experiment with abstract and minimalist styles. - **Fine Arts:** Chance for artists to incorporate abstract architectural photography into their portfolio and explore new ways to represent urban landscapes. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive potential for brands to use abstract architecture photography as a distinctive visual element in advertising campaigns and marketing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Minimal Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fj-apartment.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Minimal Material Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcela-cure.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microloft.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Compact Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friedrich-mini.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)