# Mystical Forest Photography 'Wald' by Jurgen Heckel is Magical and Mysterious By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wald-by-jurgen-heckel References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Wald/2583599) & [monohr](http://www.monohr.com) Forests such as the one captured in the photo series titled 'Wald' by Jurgen Heckel are magical places filled with breathtaking beauty and mystery. It is no wonder why so many [fairytales take place in forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection). The German-based photographer has managed to capture the quiet quality of this particular woodland so masterfully that it makes his audience feel as though they are standing in the exact same spot he was when he shot it. Dark and light at the same time, Wald by Jurgen Heckel was shot on a [foggy day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/into-the-woods-1). The [light filtering through the trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights) is ghostly, but each still is filled with a richness that portrays how lush the land is, despite the bare branches and fallen leaves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Magical Forest Photography:** The trend of mystical forest photography is on the rise, providing opportunities for photographers to capture the beauty and mystery of these natural spaces. - **Foggy Day Photography:** The trend of shooting on foggy days provides opportunities for photographers to capture moody, magical images such as those in Jurgen Heckel's 'Wald' series. - **Nature-inspired Storytelling:** The trend of using natural landscapes, such as forests, as backdrops for storytelling provides opportunities for artists, writers, and filmmakers to tap into the magic and mystery of these wild places. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Professional and amateur photographers alike can utilize mystical forest photography to create compelling images for a variety of purposes, such as fine art, commercial advertising, and editorial publications. - **Film and TV Production:** Nature-inspired storytelling in the film and TV industry can draw upon the trend of using natural landscapes, such as forests, as backdrops for fantasy, horror, and adventure genres. - **Eco-tourism:** Eco-tourism companies can utilize mystical forest photography to market the beauty and allure of natural spaces, especially those that have not yet been overdeveloped or exploited. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp.md) - [Artful Nature-Inspired Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-tale-of-the-forest.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Virtual Sakura Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-forest.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md) - [Woodland Arts Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md)