# Miniature Beach-Goer Photography 'On the Beach' Contrasts Lonely Subjects Against the Sea By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-beach References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/richard-misrach-on-the-beach) & [pacegallery](http://www.pacegallery.com/newyork/exhibitions/12580/richard-misrach) In a [series of photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by photographer Richard Misrach, beach-goers are shrunk into the size of ants in 'On the Beach.' Each photo centers on a single subject isolated from everything. Taken from a [birds-eye-view perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition), Misrach focused in on individuals in order to create a striking effect. The goal of 'On the Beach' was to emphasize how insignificant we are against the giant ocean or beach. With only a lonely subject in each photo to contrast against their wide background, the individuals in Misrach's pictures are dwarfed. In order to further emphasize how enveloping the scene is, Misrach displays his pictures in full 12 feet by 6 feet glory. The [large prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) further express the artist's intent behind the photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Photography:** Exploring the use of miniaturization in photography to create unique perspectives and effects. - **Isolation and Contrast:** Using solitary subjects to highlight the scale and grandeur of their surroundings in photography. - **Large-scale Prints:** Leveraging oversized prints to enhance the impact and immersive experience of visual art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Incorporating miniaturization techniques in photography can lead to new artistic expressions and storytelling opportunities. - **Art:** Utilizing isolation and contrast of subjects can evoke powerful emotions and create thought-provoking artworks. - **Printing:** Large-scale prints can provide unique display possibilities for photographers and artists, including immersive gallery experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Compact Beach Resort Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siesta-key.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md)