# Waning Woodland Photography The Stas M '9' Portfolio Features Beautifully Muted Nature Shots By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stas-m-9 References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/9/463648) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/garmonique/) I used to live in a neighborhood that had a ravine, which bordered my backyard and the Stas M '9' portfolio completely reminds me of it. When I was younger, the ravine held this magical essence that I feel Stas M has captured in his [photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). I love that the Stas M '9' photo series did capture the [magic and mystique of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation), because we can't forget that in addition to being incredibly beautiful, it is also a [mysterious presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch) that we must respect. So, start by respecting and admiring the images in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and styles in capturing the beauty and mystery of nature through photography. - **Muted Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a visual style that focuses on subdued tones and muted colors, creating a sense of mystique and intrigue. - **Nature Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use photography as a tool to raise awareness and inspire action towards preserving and protecting nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and digital platforms to enhance the presentation, distribution, and sale of nature photography. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nature-inspired and muted aesthetic elements into interior design to create calming and enchanting living spaces. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage photography and visual mediums to engage and educate people on the importance of nature conservation and sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Woodland Arts Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-the-light.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md) - [Wooden Camera Renditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)