# Mirrored Landscape Photography The Edge Effect by Daniel Kukla Captures the Duality of the Desert By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-edge-effect References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/daniel-kukla-the-edge-effect) & [danielkukla](http://www.danielkukla.com/The-Edge-Effect) The Edge Effect photo series might revolve around a simple concept, but the result is far from that. Instead, the images are captivating in a slightly discombobulating way. Shot at the Joshua Tree National Park in California, the classic desert landscape was broken up by a [strategically placed mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection) and easel. By reflecting the scene behind the photographer, The Edge Effect photo series captured opposing elements within the environment. Shot by photographer Daniel Kukla, The Edge Effect photo series is quite magical. The [mirror acts like a portal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical) in which the viewer can witness a whole different world. Kukla writes, "Using a single visual plane, this series of images unifies the [play of temporal phenomena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch), contrasts of color and texture, and natural interactions of the environment itself." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Mirrored Landscape Photography:** Create captivating and discombobulating images by strategically placing mirrors in natural landscapes. - **Opposing Elements:** Capture contrasting elements within an environment by utilizing reflections in photography. - **Temporal Phenomena Photography:** Unify the play of time, color, and texture in photography by capturing natural interactions of the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative techniques in capturing landscapes using mirrors can create unique and mesmerizing photographs. - **Fine Art:** Artists can explore the concept of duality and opposing elements in their work by incorporating mirrors into their artistic process. - **Travel and Tourism:** Using mirrored landscape photography can attract visitors by showcasing the unique and captivating aspects of natural environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-garden.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md)