Week 3: Mermaid Caves by Chanel Kostich

                                                                               Mermaid Caves~Chanel Kostich

This photo was taken at the Mermaid Caves on the west shores of Oahu, Hawaii. This was a hidden gem that I adventured out to with my friend. The cave looks out into the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean. The calming and enchanting ambiance is a magical sight to see. In order to get to this secret spot, we had to walk across jagged lava terrain and jump through a small hole. Once I got into the cave, I felt as if I was bewitched by the crystal clear water rushing towards the shore. When I was floating beneath the light and the sun rays were streaming through the cave’s crevices, it painted a golden hue on the dim cavern. I also felt as if my skin was glowing against the light being reflected down on me. As we've been acting as a lighting designer and choreographer in class, this picture made me reflect on my experience that I had as a lighting designer. The way this picture is lit with the natural sunlight, pale blues and dark greens gives the spectators a glimpse of my enchanting experience in the Mermaid Caves.