Since we began heading into the back yard in 2007, the fence has played a large part in building the atmosphere every year. It is the ‘transition point’ of the yard. The point kids lose sight of parents (unless they are coming too), the point where they are venturing into the unknown that lies beyond. They can see the front plainly, it’s the fence that is the ‘real’ entrance.
Of all the things of 2012, the fence was my favorite.
The bifurcated pumpkins have become a veritable icon of my yard as well, and always garner comments from the neighbors.
It’s an easy setup as well…so why mess with it? Well, I was looking for something to challenge me in 2013 and a suggestion was made: Why don’t you animate the fence?
I’ve long been toying with the prospect of animating something anyway, and this was a good place to start. Still got a few bugs to work out, and some paper mache pumpkins to make, but it’s coming on quite well.
Looks very promising!
Awesome! Love your work & site!
I saw this on Pinterest. Awesome. Does the wooden cross actually hold the pumpkin? Do you use real or craft pumpkins? I really love this
I never got the cross to actually work. For a good look at how we do the fence, look here: http://www.anunorthodoxhalloween.com/?p=1009
Nice work. And it really looks creepy. I imagine walking on an eerie place.
What did you use for the lighting in the pumpkins? Looks really well lit! I love this!
What lighting did u use