I’ve been challenging myself to create images inspired by songs that move me emotionally. It’s not just about translating lyrics into visuals—it’s about capturing the way the song makes me feel, and how that feeling reshapes how I see the world.
I chose ‘Armageddon Eyes’ because it’s about being forged through hardships—how struggles and pain shape who you are, even if the world doesn’t see it. The song speaks to that idea of being reborn through fire, carrying scars as a part of your identity. That’s where I am right now—existing in a state of self-examination, where my struggles are a part of me.
I wanted to create something that didn’t just look interesting but felt personal. I used my own eye as the focal point because it represents how I don’t see the same anymore. The way I see the world has changed because of what I’ve been through.
One of the hardest parts of creating this image was capturing my eye in the first place. The ultra macro lens I used is fixed, so I had to rock back and forth to find the right focus—struggling to catch the right balance between clarity and distortion. It felt almost symbolic—fighting to see myself clearly despite everything I’ve been through.
I chose the moon as the secondary subject because it represents constant rebirth—a reminder that no matter how dark it gets, it will rise again. Why can’t I be reborn again in this life? The moon is more than just a symbol—it’s part of my vision now, just as night, loss, and rebirth have shaped how I see the world.
I shot this image using my Nikon Z6 with a 28mm ultra macro lens, using a double exposure technique to layer the moon into my pupil with a 150-600mm lens. I wanted the moon to feel integrated, not just pasted on—like it belonged there, like it was always part of me.
This image isn’t about looking cool—it’s about showing how I’ve changed. The moon in the eye isn’t just a trick—it’s a symbol of how I’ve been reborn through hardship. I don’t see the world the same way I used to, because the way I view everything has been shaped by my experiences.
When I look at this image, I see someone who’s been through hell and come out different—not necessarily stronger, but changed. It’s a reminder that even when everything else feels chaotic and broken, I still have this new way of seeing—shaped by loss, shaped by fire, shaped by being reborn under the moonlight.