# Frozen Tree Photography Timothy Corbin Captures the Wintry Shores of Lake Ontario in Canada By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timothy-corbin References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/02/frozen-trees-on-the-shores-of-lake-ontario) & [inplain-sight](http://inplain-sight.com/) Timothy Corbin, a self-taught photographer, captures stunning shots on the shores of Lake Ontario. Armed with his very first [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-break-your-flow) DSLR, which he purchased two years ago, Timothy Corbin decided to focus on [frozen trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest), calm waters and stunning sunsets. The combination is visually mesmerizing. In a way, he has managed to freeze a moment in time just as winter dramatically froze those trees. Born and raised in Trinidad, Timothy Corbin now lives in East Ontario, Canada. Having finally pursued his love of photography, he concentrates on capturing [landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) and cars. Although it is easy to pick out the one that doesn't belong, Timothy Corbin clearly has his priorities straight. With an eye for light and composition, he can point his camera in any direction and capture it beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 78% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Frozen Tree Photography:** The trend of capturing wintry landscapes, frozen trees and calm waters through photography, and showcasing it as mesmerizing visuals on social media platforms such as Instagram. - **Self-taught Photographers:** The trend of self-taught photographers rising to fame on social media platforms by showcasing their unique and captivating perspectives of nature, architecture, people, and animals, and disrupting the traditional professional photography industry. - **Landscape Photography:** The trend of landscape photography being used by businesses and luxury brands to promote eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives, products, and services, and showcasing their commitment to nature conservation and environmentalism. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media:** The social media industry can develop AI-driven tools that analyze user-generated content and identify self-taught photographers with high engagement, potential, and unique perspectives, and provide them with opportunities to collaborate with brands and monetize their content. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can partner with self-taught photographers like Timothy Corbin to showcase the scenic beauty of winter landscapes and attract tourists to offbeat destinations, thus disrupting the traditional marketing strategies of popular tourist hotspots. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can incorporate landscape photography into their website designs, social media campaigns, and product listings to provide customers with a unique and immersive shopping experience that aligns with their eco-conscious values, thus disrupting the conventional product promotion strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ontario Landscape-Inspired Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-island-cottage.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Toronto-Based Winter Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-garden.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Artful Wintry Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasshouse-fragrances-northern-peaks.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)