Gerhard Geldenhuys
December 2025 - Halloween
About the Image(s)
My submission is Halloween, and I believe the picture says it all . Taken with my iPhone 16 Pro Max in RAW and post-processing done in PS 2025. Not resident in the USA, it was a pleasant experience for us, observing the amount of effort folks are taking with home decoration during this period.
2 comments posted
A well-done documentary on Halloween culture in the USA. Good colour balance and image definition. I wonder if you also captured this scene at night. It would be interesting to see the contrast in mood. Good work. Posted: 12/18/2025 07:38:11
Gerhard,
As a photographer, I'm always fascinated by the creativity that goes into Halloween displays, especially knowing that Americans now spend around $8 billion annually on the holiday - a celebration that interestingly has its roots in Irish traditions of carving turnips! Regarding your image, I have a couple of suggestions that might enhance its visual impact. Try a tighter 6x4 crop, positioning the vulture at the intersection of the top and left thirds for a more dynamic composition. Additionally, cropping in from the right side to eliminate the house's roofline could help focus attention on the decorations themselves. One detail that stands out is the political sign from the November 2024 election nestled in the bushes - an unexpected touch that adds a bit of real-world intrigue (and maybe even a little extra "scare" factor)!
I've attached my suggested crop for your consideration.
Posted: 12/18/2025 18:53:49
As a photographer, I'm always fascinated by the creativity that goes into Halloween displays, especially knowing that Americans now spend around $8 billion annually on the holiday - a celebration that interestingly has its roots in Irish traditions of carving turnips! Regarding your image, I have a couple of suggestions that might enhance its visual impact. Try a tighter 6x4 crop, positioning the vulture at the intersection of the top and left thirds for a more dynamic composition. Additionally, cropping in from the right side to eliminate the house's roofline could help focus attention on the decorations themselves. One detail that stands out is the political sign from the November 2024 election nestled in the bushes - an unexpected touch that adds a bit of real-world intrigue (and maybe even a little extra "scare" factor)!
I've attached my suggested crop for your consideration.
Posted: 12/18/2025 18:53:49