# Iced-Over Lighthouse Photography Thomas Zakowski Captures the Work of Lake Michigan in Winter By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-zakowski References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2014/01/09/beautiful-frozen-lighthouses-lake-michigan/) & [500px](http://500px.com/ThomasZakowski) Mother Nature is an artist at heart as [American photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) Thomas Zakowski proves with his captures of [frozen lighthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars). The work of Lake Michigan, the waters have risen and flowed in such a dangerously beautiful way as to almost completely (and at times completely) cover these lakeshore staples. The ice formation that Thomas Zakowski photographs are almost out of this world. Taken after a storm battered the state due to the polar vortex recently experienced in the United States, Thomas Zakowski's photographs show just how strong and resolute these structures are. Although a lot of destruction and even death resulted from the storm, Thomas Zakowski shows that with it came a [unique beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light) that a person cannot help but appreciate. Mother Nature certainly has a morbid sense of humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 80% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Frozen Photography:** Opportunities for developing new techniques in extreme weather photography, as well as creating awe-inspiring visuals of landscapes affected by climate change. - **Resilient Structures:** Potential for designing and building structures that are capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions and remain functional in the face of natural disasters. - **Natural Beauty:** Potential for creating products and experiences that showcase the beauty of nature and promote environmental awareness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative technologies can be developed to capture extreme weather conditions, as well as for post-production editing to enhance the colors and textures of frozen landscapes. - **Architecture:** New materials and technologies can be developed to enhance the durability of structures, and to create new designs that can withstand harsh weather events. - **Tourism:** There is an opportunity to develop new travel destinations and experiences that showcase the beauty of nature, and promote sustainable tourism practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temple-Inspired Sculptural Lighthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-faro.md) - [Winter Light Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-lights.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Lakeside-Informed Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouses-of-lake-erie.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Pavilion-Style Lakeside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearwater-lake-retreat.md)