Neon Tide

the image, captured by royel, presents a striking juxtaposition of nostalgia and modernity. a vintage television set takes center stage, its screen alive with the image of a powerful ocean wave. the tv sits atop what appears to be a skateboard, symbolizing youth culture. the background is split dramatically between cool blue and hot pink, creating a retro-futuristic atmosphere. headphones lie nearby, adding to the theme of media consumption. this composition suggests a collision of past and future, with the natural world (represented by the wave) contained and viewed through the lens of technology.

how i created it:
to create this image, i likely used a combination of photography and digital manipulation. the vintage tv and skateboard were probably photographed separately and then composited together. the wave image on the tv screen was inserted digitally. the striking blue and pink background was created using lighting techniques or added in post-processing. careful attention was paid to shadows and reflections to ensure a realistic blend of all elements. the overall effect is a seamless merger of reality and digital artistry, embodying the theme of dystopian futurism.

“malibu's waves, once a surfer's dream
now crash against a shore of broken schemes
the point break echoes with silent screams
as war's tide washes away our teams

neon-lit bunkers replace beach shacks
radiation rides on longboard tracks
dystopian dreams surf on our backs
as bombs fall like coconuts, leaving cracks

in this new world, we paddle through fear
catching waves of chaos, year after year
malibu's legend, a fading veneer
as we ride the apocalypse near”

-mitchell royel