# Drowned Metropolis Captures The 'River London' Series Shows What London Would Look Like in a Flood By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-london References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/rupert-jordan-river-london) & [rupertjordan](http://rupertjordan.com/) A series of captures by photographer Rupert Jordan entitled 'River London' depict what London would look like in a flood. Jordan used a low perspective combined with turbulent waves to surround landmarks with water and create his [apocalyptic photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper). River London is composed of a series of [surreal shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) where water fills half the photo while architecture fills the other. Each photo features a different water-filled scenario. Jordan aimed to capture [iconic landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-1) such as the London Eye, Battersea Power Station and the Parliament building. After sneaking onto restricted beaches, the adventurous photographer captured the buildings being soaked. Since Jordan was working without a boat, he had to wait for low tide in order to get his amazing photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flood Photography:** Opportunity to explore and capture creative and apocalyptic scenes in a flooded city. - **Surreal Landscapes:** Creating unique and captivating images by combining contrasting elements like water and architecture. - **Adventurous Photography:** Pushing boundaries and finding unique perspectives by venturing into restricted areas and overcoming challenges. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with new themes and create captivating visuals. - **Travel and Tourism:** Promoting tourism by showcasing unique and surreal landscapes of popular destinations. - **Digital Art and Design:** Utilizing surreal and apocalyptic images to inspire and create digital artworks and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [London-Based Glass Lift Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-109.md) - [River-Overlooking Red-Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowater.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)