The large white shade is almost a cut-out against the black sky. Below it, the glossy support and distant pinpoints give just enough depth to stop the photograph becoming a flat sign.
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.
