Awareness of the outside world. “Research shows hyperactivity isn’t caused by sugar itself … in a meta-analysis in the 1990s, there was no impact … Sugary treats often appear at exciting social events … Expectancy bias is powerful, as it shapes what we see. YLE: Halloween candy: A smart guide for parents, Jetelina & Maisano, Oct 29, 2025.
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Happy Halloween!
Elizabeth Moore Chocolates
Pelham AL USA
Process Notes
I never got the image I was aiming for. Turns out a dark subject on black paper in shadow is tricky. Not to mention one hand to hold the camera, one hand to hold the flashlight, and one hand to tap the focus.
The dramatic lighting comes from the light shining thru the red underside of the paper. Total accident while trying to get the light to go where I wanted. Not sure where the third set of teeth came from. That does make it kinda creepy.
Lesson. The eye can see things that the camera doesn’t. I posed exactly what I wanted. Dark shadows highlighting the skull. My phone camera did not cooperate. What you see is not what you get. It is not automatic. I tend to forget this, as it is automatic in bright daylight for subjects not moving too fast, i.e. snapshots. Edge cases – lighting, speed, size, and so on – require skills. And set up. And special equipment.
Upside. I got eat the subjects.
Previous eye vs camera post [Accidental Astronomy]
Food Photography [archives]
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
Lighting a subject from beneath creates “Frankenstein lighting,” (go re-watch old black & white Frankenstein movies) because the shadows are reversed, and that does something to our sense of order, which makes it very creepy. Definitely successful here! Have more fun with chocolates and photography! MM
Thank you! Frankenstein focus. That’s what I was going for. Didn’t realize it had a name. Speaking of focus, I know it’s out of, but I don’t actually hate it that way.