The trunks divide the lit strip into irregular openings. A flare near the ground anchors the lower edge, while the canopy fills the upper frame with almost-black texture. It is a quieter ending after the moving lights.
Photographed on a local walk in Ormskirk, 30 October 2026. Fujifilm X100VI; original camera rendering and full composition retained.
Mark remembers a quiet Friday before Halloween: a few people already dressed for the occasion, and a fresh covering of autumn leaves. He felt people were saving themselves for Saturday.
