# Star-Speckled Photography Jakob Wagner's 'South African Nightscapes' Series is Stunning By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-african-nightscapes References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/South-African-Nightscapes/472343) & [jakobwagner.eu](http://jakobwagner.eu) Looking through Jakob Wagner's latest portfolio entitled 'South African Nightscapes,' a definite pattern has emerged in regards to his overall oeuvre. With an appreciative admiration for [nighttime escapades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-night-posters), he has documented cities across the world through a [nocturnal state of mind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-view-tent). Wagner's South African Nightscapes portfolio is particularly beautiful. Capturing dark, daunting mountains surrounded by [luminescent city lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch), he shows Cape Town in an evanescent light. Enjoy the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nighttime Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new and advanced equipment that enhances photography in low-light settings. - **Cityscapes at Night:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new ways to illuminate and highlight urban architecture after dark. - **Nature and Cityscapes Contrast:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining natural landscapes and cityscapes through photography to create captivating visuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative products and services that improve nighttime photography could disrupt the photography industry. - **Tourism and Travel:** Innovative marketing campaigns that highlight the beauty of cities after dark, through photography, could disrupt the tourism and travel industry. - **Art and Design:** Innovative applications of nighttime photography in art and design could disrupt traditional visual arts and design industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Fastasia Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)