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11/27/2006 09:27:30 PM · #1
Gal I know sent these to me because she wanted a photographer's opinion. She and some friends went "ghost hunting" on their campus and I guess these two shots were the only ones that were "strange."

I'm into ghosts and all that stuff, I think it's cool. But I also think that 99% of all "weird" pictures are really wonderful captures of rain, dust, bad flash technique, etc. Still, I'd love any other opinions on these. I know there's folks from both sides of this debate, so feel free to jump in, please!


This one looks like the normal flare and smudge stuff to me. I don't find it to be anything but a overly noisy night shot.


This one I can't explain so easily. That looks like a lot of fog, and I was told there wasn't any in any other shots. I'm still waiting to hear on extra details, like weather and temp. Who's got an explanation?
11/27/2006 09:29:12 PM · #2
Orbs.
11/27/2006 09:30:01 PM · #3
Foolish to mock the spirits. THE DARK LORD WILL SOON RETURN. You, my friend, will be the first again the wall...

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
11/27/2006 09:34:37 PM · #4
Looks like she is wearing a pretty heavy coat in the first pic. Could be the photographers breath condensing in the cool air. The second one looks like second hand smoke. :-)
11/27/2006 09:35:20 PM · #5
Second shot is easy to explain too. The girl in the first shot is wearing a jacket, meanin it was cold outside.

Explanation: The photographer or someone nearby exhaled during the shot. Flash lit up the exhaled steam.

Edit: Ken beat me to it.

Oh, BTW, that's not really a lens flare in the first shot. It's more likely dust or moisture droplet in the air illuminated by the flash.

Message edited by author 2006-11-27 21:38:07.
11/27/2006 09:39:19 PM · #6
OK, which one of them smokes?
11/27/2006 09:41:03 PM · #7
Originally posted by jbsmithana:

OK, which one of them smokes?


I think it's likely steam from the photogs breath. Doesn't appear to be cigarette smoke (I'm a smoker). This is a bit denser than cig smoke.
11/27/2006 09:43:02 PM · #8
Listen to routerguy, you non-believers! Those spirits may well come after YOU!

If only Rose was still a member - she'd get out her ouija board and enlighten us all.

(just kidding, except for the Rose part - I really do miss the entertaining threads we used to have)
11/27/2006 09:44:52 PM · #9
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

OK, which one of them smokes?


I think it's likely steam from the photogs breath. Doesn't appear to be cigarette smoke (I'm a smoker). This is a bit denser than cig smoke.


Except if this was upstate NY it hasn't been very cold. But could be either I guess.
11/27/2006 09:51:50 PM · #10
You know, I feel pretty silly right now for not picking up on the jacket = cold = fog part.

Thank you all for the input! I guess I'll have to go crush her hopes now.

And routerguy666, when the Dark Forces do come calling, I'm givin' 'em your name. ;-)
11/27/2006 09:57:28 PM · #11
Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Except if this was upstate NY it hasn't been very cold. But could be either I guess.


Ya, upstate NY is never cold...(rolls eyes) ;)
11/27/2006 11:08:36 PM · #12
Originally posted by idnic:

Orbs.


LOL
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