# Illuminated Industrial Photography The Stunning Light After Dark Photo Series by Toby Smith By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toby-smith References: [tbpdesign.blogspot](http://tbpdesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/toby-smith.html) & [shootunit](http://www.shootunit.com/) Toby Smith is a photographer who has been focusing on subject matter pertaining to energy and sustainability issues. In his photo project titled Light After Dark, he photographed 32 coal power stations all over England. The images of Toby Smith in Light After Dark show the contrast between the industrial structures and how they stand out against the natural surrounding. What on the goals that Toby Smith is aiming for is to bring the sustainability issue to a wider audience through his photographs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Energy Transition:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable energy solutions to replace traditional coal power stations. - **Industrial Aesthetics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the field of industrial design and architecture, combining functionality with visual appeal. - **Environmental Awareness:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in raising awareness and education about sustainability issues through visual storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing and implementing renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, and geothermal. - **Photography & Art:** Disruptive innovation in photography techniques and artistic expression to capture visually stunning images that communicate important social and environmental messages. - **Education & Advocacy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating educational programs and advocacy campaigns to promote sustainability and raise awareness about energy and environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Railway-Inspired Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulator-lighting.md) - [Volcanic-Themed Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-archive.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Volcanic Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)