# Rugged Rocky Scenery 'South African Landscapes' by Jakob Wagner Gives You a Different Perspective By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-30 | Updated 2010-09-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-african-landscapes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/South-African-Landscapes/660074) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JakobWagner) These 'South African Landscapes' images are reminiscent of an elephant's rough exterior. The images are exquisitely done, capturing the essence and rawness of the South African landscape. The rocks in these images are [rough and edgy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre), providing an interesting take on the traditional notion of African landscapes. Although most would normally think of [deserts and sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home), these images portray an alternate and undeniably thought-provoking view of [African scenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-south-dakota), making this series that much more interesting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Raw Landscape Imagery:** Capturing the essence and rawness of a landscape through imagery is a trend that can provide a fresh perspective. - **Alternative Landscape Views:** Providing alternate and unconventional views of landscapes is a trend that can lead to thought-provoking visuals. - **Exploration of Textures in Nature:** Exploring rough, edgy textures in natural landscapes is a trend that can add a new dimension to traditional nature photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can use this trend to provide fresh and unconventional views of landscapes for clients and fine art collectors alike. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry professionals can use this trend to showcase the unique and thought-provoking views of natural landscapes to attract visitors. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry professionals can use this trend to explore unconventional textures and views in nature for inspiration and creative direction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Southern Africa-Inspired Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messika.md) - [Thick-Walled Coastal Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hytte-riverview.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rocky Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-rubble.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Timeless Natural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sebastian-herkner-3.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [Wooden Textural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corrugated-furniture.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md)