I put up my SOX 18w wallpack in my tiny backyard.

Turns out those things actually are pretty damn bright. Definitely gonna attract attention. I've had it lit indoors on occasion but somehow to the eye it didn't look particularly powerful, but outside in the dark it's just a sea of yellow, brighter than the cone top public street lights which are pretty dim here because you don't want those to shine into your bedroom window either.

I'm gonna make a little shroud for it so it doesn't shine into the houses opposite mine.

That sounds lovely! And yes indeed, they're surprisingly efficient, and to our eyes they appear incredibly bright! I personally would absolutely love if one of my neighbors had a SOX light - I'd enjoy it!

And at dusk

It looks really lovely there! A very nice spot for it