# Abandoned Historical Photography The Timothy Allen 'Forget Your Past' Series is Daunting By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timothy-allen-forget-your-past-series References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/timothy-allens-forget-your-past-series) & [humanplanet](http://humanplanet.com/timothyallen/) In the depths of the winterized landscapes of Bulgaria, the Timothy Allen 'Forget Your Past' Series is a [breathtaking display of historical monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour). Timothy Allen took many of his photos for this series on a long trek from Buzludzha to Sofia during an enormous snow storm. Taking photos of [abandoned buildings during the communist era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-house) is what drove Allen to the nth degree. The beauty of the landscape mixed with the architecture of the buildings blend seamlessly together. The idea behind the series focuses on [forgotten historical buildings, landscapes and monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-memory). The abandoned building was designed by Guéorguy Stoilov and is left lifeless until July of each each when 40,000 people go to support the creation of the Bulgarian Social-Democratic Party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historical Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality experiences that transport viewers to abandoned historical sites, offering an immersive way to learn about the past. - **Winterized Landscapes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable winter tourism solutions that capitalize on the beauty of snowy landscapes, offering unique experiences for travelers. - **Abandoned Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurpose abandoned buildings into eco-friendly spaces, such as art galleries or co-working spaces, to revitalize communities and promote sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop augmented reality guides that provide tourists with interactive information and stories about historical sites, enhancing their travel experiences. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable design practices into the restoration of historical buildings, preserving their unique architectural features while reducing environmental impact. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use abandoned buildings as unconventional art spaces, fostering creativity and providing artists with unique settings to showcase their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Transformed Mining Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineless-heritage-restoration.md)