I really got an education reading about Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, and Dia de los Muertos, and who celebrates, who doesn't and why.  Much more complicated that I expected.  Photographically, today's blog is an assemblage of things many kids think of when they hear "Halloween", besides costumes and candy, of course. Creepy crawlies, spiders, webs, spells, mysticism.  I'll keep it simple and fun.

What would the day be without a skull, regardless of type.  Some creative color and contrast adjustments gives this just a touch of creep, even with the beautiful flowers.

skull and flowers-2

Spider webs have become quintessential decorating elements of the season.  Hard to beat nature in this regard.

Still life - web 1

Still life - web 2

The webs above have nothing to do with this amazing creature, the tarantula.  Fortunately, they move relatively slowly and I was able to slip a piece of white paper underneath it to help accentuate the color and body parts.

Still life - tarantula

Below are two shots of a piece of wood with the bark removed, revealing some designs created by insects that might make your skin crawl.

Still life - creepy crawlies 2-2

Still life - creepy crawlies 3

And Halloween would not be complete without someone who is beguiling.  I don't think Jessica would mind me saying that this holiday is her favorite.

Jessica bewitched

Thank you, Karla, Jean and Sam, Lisa, Lucia, Catherine, Barbara, Christina, Claudia, and Steve for your comments this week, and to Jessica, and Ashley and Gene for your contributions to this blog.

until next Monday,

DB

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