To make black holes prominent, zero in on them, eliminating busy and distracting life forms in
the background. And for maximum impact, it is vital that there be a strong contrast between the void and the vision that defines it.
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In looking for stars in the sky, it is best to see how they align with each other, since this interaction can add tension to the world.
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The secret to using patterns creatively is to find ones with variations, or extensions beyond the edges of fate.
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Look through surfaces at different times of the day, then shift the light towards human faces at a sharp angle, creating a multiplicity of shadows that highlight their unevenness.
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Organize the elements of a tableaux to achieve a purpose, whether it is to express a dull moment or to convey an ugly situation.
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Focus on a shining star in a classic fashion. It will become visible because of its central position, because it subordinates other bodies less heavenly.
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Increase strain in the eyes by selectively cropping subjects, as though ready to race off from memory.
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Search for still lives everywhere there is dread and pleasure, from underwear and heartbeats to cemeteries and discotheques.
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Think about what is interesting and use that as a theme. If there is nothing, then do not see anything.
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With voids one must respond quickly. Focus right away on its meaning by having hopes high and ready.
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Use a foreground element to create a hole within the frame. It does not only emphasize a subject but also imparts the feeling of its lack of depth.
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Heighten the dreamy atmosphere through strong delusions, provided the exposure is set for the dramatic parts of a scene.
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Squint the eye when viewing an eclipse and pre-visualize the result: in-between darkness.
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Use extra care to prevent the world from being turned into a silhouette by the backlighting of a crashing star.
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Cast shadows by people — they are evocative yet anonymous. The figure casting the shadow could be anybody.
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If the sun itself is the subject of gaze, take a reading of its brightness from the dark clouds surrounding it.
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Read fortunes frequently: the more curious the future the more imperative it is to bracket the past. And the present: a full-stop in either direction.
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In order to make voids visible, picture nights when the sky is clear and the moon is missing.
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Move in close towards nothingness and fill it with big shapes and loud colors, keeping the horizon high so that there is more ground than sky.
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Push the void farther away from vision. This way it becomes more apparent and merges with the real world.
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To protect vision, always look from a safe cover. It is next to impossible to see anything unless waiting with a patient eye and a dead finger.
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Act quickly once a black hole is spotted. Produce a greater saturation of colors by releasing the light from the world.
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By carefully choosing a line of vision, isolate light in order to achieve a striking balance between one’s self and its simulation.
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It is best to set up sight where the light is not too strong and memories are moving too fast, preventing overexposure.
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Stand alone reading this paper on a clear moonless night, in a place where there is no light from buildings and streets. As the earth rotates, the slowly shifting position of the stars will be recorded as black streaks of ink — a constellation of signs.