# Deserted City Depictions Roland Shainidze Captures Still Frames of Toronto Devoid of People By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-shainidze References: [cromoart.de](http://www.cromoart.de/wordpress/2012/05/external-photo-inspiration-impressive-pictures-by-roland-shainidze/) & [rolandshainidze](http://www.rolandshainidze.com/) It’s rare to see any location within Toronto completely devoid of people, which is why these [photos by Roland Shainidze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) are particularly special. From [transit locations to museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monos-store), Shainidze is able to capture still frames of these places when no one or nearly nobody is around. These spaces are thus pushed into the limelight, and viewers are able to examine the characteristics of a subway train or the city hall building without being distracted by people. The absence of humans aside, Roland Shainidze is also notable for the way he composes pictures. He often creates images that are monochromatic, but accented with highly saturated elements, like the regal red seats of the TTC Subway trains or the yellow subway strips warning passengers where they should stand behind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deserted Locations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality experiences that allow people to explore and interact with famous locations devoid of people. - **Surreal Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create augmented reality apps that enhance real-world photography by removing people and adding striking visual elements. - **Urban Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build autonomous drones equipped with high-resolution cameras to capture stunning images of deserted urban areas for artistic or research purposes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop guided tours using virtual reality technology that allow tourists to experience famous destinations without the crowds. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smart camera software that automatically detects and removes people from photos, creating unique and captivating compositions. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize AI-powered analysis to study the flow and usage of urban spaces during vacant periods, informing more efficient and adaptable city designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)