Spellbound Fairytales and Fantasy Magazine - November 2024: The Underwater Issue

NOVEMBER 2024 ISSUE 06

Dream,Explore,Discover

Fairytales and Fantasy

UPON FURTHER REFLECTION

A FANTASY WORLD ON THE PLANET OF THE DEAD SEA

THE WATER WORLDS EDITION

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

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CONTENTS 08 UPON FURTHER REFLECTION PHOTOGRAPHER: MICK RAWPORT IG: @RAWPORT77 WB: YOUPIC.COM/MICKRAWPORT MODEL: CARA IG: @CARA.PIN FEMALE MODEL: KATE ADCHARA IG: @KATE.ADCHARA WB: WWW.KATEADCHARA.COM

18 ALECTO PHOTOGRAPHER: BROOKIE IG: @BROOKIE9001 WB: BROOKIE.MYPORTFOLIO.COM MODEL: AUGUST IG: @GHOSTCAT_COSPLAYS MODEL: LAURA IG: @MAGPIECLAWS.COSPLAY

26 SEA PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA LADNYUK IG: @ANNALADUSHKA FEMALE MODEL: ARTIST_WEISS_ IG: @ARTIST_WEISS_

30 CONTRADICTION PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA SILVIA ROSSETTI IG: @LACLE__PH ASSISTANT/FEMALE MODEL: TOWANDA1971 IG: @TOWANDA1971

34 SIRENA PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG JOHNSON IG: @WESTCOASTTATTOOEDSIREN WB: WEST-COAST-STUDIOS.KAVYAR.SITE FEMALE MODEL: KELLY SHEPHERD IG: @WESTCOASTFAIRY3214

A FANTASY WORLD ON THE 40 PLANET OF THE DEAD SEA FASHION DESIGNER/CROWN DESIGNER: NATALI BOYCHUK IG: NATALIBOYCHUKFASHION FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NATALI.BOYCHUK WB: NATALIABOYCHUK.WIXSITE.COM/-FASHIONTASCHIC TW: TWITTER.COM/TASH_LI PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM/NATALIBOYCHUK MODEL: GAL IG: @GAL_BARMECHER ORGANISERS: SHAHARKL AND BENYCO IG: @SHAHARKL IG: @BENYCO64 MUA/WEDDING STYLIST: YULIYA VERINA IG: @SHAKTI.MUAH

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Editor’s Letter

November 2024

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Spellbound Underwater November Issue! As we dive deeper into the cooler months and approach the threshold of winter, we invite you to explore the enchanting world beneath the waves with us.

November brings a unique magic to our aquatic realms. As the surface waters chill and ice begins to form in northern seas, the boundary between our world and the mysterious depths grows even hazier. The long nights and misty days create the perfect atmosphere for tales of merfolk, sunken treasures, and magical transformations beneath the waves.

This month, as many sea creatures prepare for their winter migrations, we find ourselves drawn to stories of underwater journeys and magical discoveries. From the Little Mermaid’s quest for legs to the hidden cities of Atlantis, November’s chill evokes tales of deep-sea adventures, transformation, and the promise of new worlds waiting to be explored.

The coral reefs and kelp forests, now quieter as some fish seek warmer waters, become even more intriguing settings for fantastical adventures. Every shimmer in the water could be a portal to another realm, every dark crevice a potential home to magical sea creatures. The waning moon, reflecting on the ocean’s surface, casts an ethereal glow that seems to reveal hidden pathways to underwater kingdoms.

This is a perfect time for storytelling traditions that celebrate the power of imagination to warm even the coldest waters. Gather around glowing sea anemones and share tales of brave mer-heroes, clever sea witches, and the magic that lies dormant in the world beneath the waves. As the nights grow longer, our stories grow deeper, fostering a communal experience of shared wonder and anticipation.

For writers and readers alike, November provides rich inspiration for underwater fantasy realms. The month’s atmosphere naturally lends itself to world-building, whether it’s crafting a cozy sea witch’s grotto where magic bubbles in cauldrons, or imagining a grand feast in a coral palace as bioluminescent creatures light up the depths.

Until next time, may your days be filled with underwater magic and your nights with marvelous tales from the deep!

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Photographer: Massimiliano Menin IG: @millenniumphotoart

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UPON FURTHER REFLECTION PLAYING WITH SUB-SURFACE REFLECTIONS, WHICH ADD ABSTRACT ELEMENTS TO THE PHOTO COMPOSITION. AND TRYING TO ORCHESTRATE THE DANCE OF BUBBLES FOR SOME MYTHICAL MARINE CREATURES HERE. INCLUDING A NYMPH AND A SIREN. PHOTOGRAPHER: MICK RAWPORT IG: @RAWPORT77 WB: YOUPIC.COM/MICKRAWPORT MODEL: CARA IG: @CARA.PIN FEMALE MODEL: KATE ADCHARA IG: @KATE.ADCHARA WB: WWW.KATEADCHARA.COM

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Sea PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA LADNYUK IG: @ANNALADUSHKA FEMALE MODEL: ARTIST_WEISS_ IG: @ARTIST_WEISS_

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Contradiction Peace and energy merge in the shots, a pair of states in apparent contrast, but, in an element like the underwater environment, where sensations are muffled and suspended, everything is possible, even taking flight towards the depths.

PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA SILVIA ROSSETTI IG: @LACLE__PH ASSISTANT/FEMALE MODEL: TOWANDA1971 IG: @TOWANDA1971

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A FANTASY WORLD ON THE PLANET OF THE DEAD SEA FASHION DESIGNER/CROWN DESIGNER: NATALI BOYCHUK IG: NATALIBOYCHUKFASHION FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NATALI.BOYCHUK WB: NATALIABOYCHUK.WIXSITE.COM/-FASHION-TASCHIC TW: TWITTER.COM/TASH_LI PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM/NATALIBOYCHUK MODEL: GAL IG: @GAL_BARMECHER ORGANISERS: SHAHARKL AND BENYCO IG: @SHAHARKL IG: @BENYCO64 MUA/WEDDING STYLIST: YULIYA VERINA IG: @SHAKTI.MUAH

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Peter Pan and Captain Hook PHOTOGRAPHER: MASSIMILIANO MENIN IG: @MILLENNIUMPHOTOART

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Fashion Designer/Crown Designer: Natali Boychuk, IG: nataliboychukfashion FB: www.facebook.com/natali.boychuk, WB: nataliaboychuk.wixsite.com/-fashion-taschic TW: twitter.com/tash_li, PT: www.pinterest.com/nataliboychuk,Model: Gal, IG: @gal_barmecher Organisers: Shaharkl and Benyco, IG: @shaharkl IG: @benyco64, MUA/Wedding Stylist: Yuliya Verina,IG: @shakti.muah

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