# Alaskan Aerialography Richard Thompson III Captures Barren Beauty By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-thompson-iii References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/alaska-from-above/278744) & [rvt3.net](http://www.rvt3.net) Who knew land could look so beautiful from above? Actually, I did know that, but I just felt the need to say it in response to the Richard Thompson III ‘[Alaska from Above](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour)’ portfolio. Showing that Alaska is not all ice, well, ice, Richard Thompson III captures the [barren beauty of the land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borealis-series) from green landscapes to deep, dramatic fissures. In the gallery above, you’ll get a taste of his Alaskan series, but check out the links below if you want to see more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Drone Aerial Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture stunning aerial shots using drones. - **Landscape Exploration:** Exploring and showcasing the beauty of natural landscapes through photography. - **Remote Sensing:** Utilizing technology to capture and analyze data from remote and inaccessible areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Incorporating aerial and landscape photography into professional services. - **Tourism and Travel:** Utilizing aerial photography to promote tourism destinations and experiences. - **Environmental Conservation:** Using remote sensing technologies to monitor and protect natural landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sky-Based Visual Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md) - [World-Tested Timepiece Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeronaut-timepiece.md)