the magic box by summerfield

the magic box

i can see the moon in my peripheral vision and it's creeping me out. i took some shots earlier as it rose looming large over the waters of lake ontario and the sky behind was so red as reflected in the neighbouring buildings.

then this idea of the box with the moon behind it came up in my head. i had planned to composite a pair of eyes or some bloody hands coming out of the box but i can't pull off the image i wanted. it remained an idea, perhaps someone would do it or i'll have some kind of artistic epiphany later on and i'll be able to execute the idea. for now this will do, even though the lighting is all wrong. but my right shoulder is failing me tonight and i can't switch the task to my left as one of my fingers got caught in my drawer and, yes, it hurts. and you know me, i am a big suckie when it comes to physical pain.

you remember the oval that's in one of my photos for april 12? well, i decided instead of photographing it, why not walk it and try to shake off the fat in my body. it felt so good to be able to exercise again but boy! that's probably why my shoulders are sore. but i plan to do it again tomorrow morning. i reckon if i do five laps everyday for the next ten days, i would feel good eating all the food in my fridge.

prompt: a box

this is a composite of three images -- the moon and the box shots are mine, taken today. the starry space inside the box courtesy of ribbet.com.

-o0o-

sunshine is what we need to brighten our dull existence of self-isolating and distancing these days. that is also the theme this week over at five plus two. check us out: https://365project.org/fiveplustwo/365/2020-05-06
I like this...conjures up a story
May 7th, 2020  
Wonderful composition!
May 7th, 2020  
Really cool composite. I like the mysterious atmosphere.
May 7th, 2020  
Well done
May 7th, 2020  
Love love this and your narrative!
May 7th, 2020  
Great composite!
May 7th, 2020  
Great image!
May 7th, 2020  
I struggled to see a box - I saw a kind of enclosure. But, phew, eventually I get it. Love to read your process and thinking. And understand so much when the creative mind knows what it wants to achieve but not how to get there. Anyway, now I see the box, I am much happier and able to enjoy your image.
May 7th, 2020  
superb concept and execution for this composite! Sorry you are sore.
May 8th, 2020  
It does have a story. Nice composite.
May 8th, 2020  
Great story Vikki and an intriguing shot to go with it.
May 8th, 2020  
Great shots, composition and edithing.
May 8th, 2020  
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