# Submerged Storm Pictures The Stephen Wilkes Photography Captures New Jersey Underwater By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-11-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-wilkes-photography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/stephen-wilkes-seaside-heights-rollercoaster) & [stephenwilkes](http://www.stephenwilkes.com/) This Stephen Wilkes photography turns the devastation from Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey into visual serenity. The pictures of a New Jersey roller coaster submerged underwater is undeniably beautiful and depressing. The photographs exhibit the [extreme disaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembering-the-future) that took place, while simultaneously creating a quintessential photo-op. The literal picture, as well as the implication of the storm is permeable. These conflicting shots capture the aftermath of Sandy vividly. In order to take the shots, Wilkes rented a helicopter to take [aerial photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) of the roller coaster and the surrounding area. The Jersey Shore took the brunt of the storm and these [stunning shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) show the magnitude of the situation. Stephen Wilkes photography encompasses real life disaster and displays it in a way to make it appear beautiful and destructive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disaster Aesthetics:** Opportunities for artists and photographers to capture and portray the beauty and destruction of natural disasters. - **Aerial Documentation:** Innovations in aerial photography and drone technology enabling the capture of unique perspectives in disaster-stricken areas. - **Contrasting Imagery:** The use of contrasting elements in visual storytelling to evoke both beauty and tragedy in the same scene. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers to push artistic boundaries in capturing the aftermath of natural disasters. - **Drone Technology:** Development of drone technology for aerial photography offers new possibilities for documenting disaster scenarios. - **Fine Art:** The juxtaposition of beauty and destruction in artwork can create thought-provoking experiences for viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-perfect.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md)