Weekly Photo Challenge: Eerie

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…a photo doesn’t have to be blatantly macabre to be eerie. But it can have a mysterious, otherworldly vibe — the viewer wonders what lurks in the shadows. Something eerie has a story to tell — one you aren’t quite sure you want to know.

Cheri – The Daily Post

Eerie

The night before the 2013 Summer Solstice and Super Moon my husband and I spent hours walking around Santa Fe, NM experiencing the old town through the soft filter of moonlight instead of stark, mid-day sun.   John took a lot of photos around The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and he was especially intrigued by the shadows cast by a large crucifix.  At this time of night we thought we were the only people along the side of the building so you can imagine our surprise when we returned to our hotel room and saw the hand in this photo…

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge:  Eerie

44 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Eerie”

  1. nancytex2013 Avatar

    I just got chills.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      So did I all over again…

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  2. tms Avatar

    This is just a great picture! I love the strong impact of the shadow here (along with the eerie connotations).

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you! I’ve been waiting for the right time to post it and today was the day!

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  3. Merilee Avatar

    Oh, that’s wonderful!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Merilee!
      Lisa

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    2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Also, thanks for sharing your lovely ghost town photos this week!

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  4. suej Avatar

    Excellent, I feel the hair on the back of my neck rising……

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Oh good… I feel the same way…

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      1. suej Avatar

        😀

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  5. Tahira Avatar

    Now THAT is eerie…. Great shot for the challenge! Well done.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you Tahira!

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  6. Carrie Rubin Avatar

    Fantastic photo! So creepy. 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Carrie! It definitely sets a mood. 🙂

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  7. Amy Avatar

    Great shot, eerie!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I’m glad you like it. 🙂

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  8. sustainabilitea Avatar

    I haven’t been to Santa Fe since I was very young but I would love to go again. Nice shot!

    janet

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Janet, I hope you get a chance to visit Santa Fe again soon!

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  9. yarnwuseleien.com Avatar

    It is really eerie.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you. 🙂

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  10. adinparadise Avatar

    This definitely qualifies for the ‘eerie’ challenge. 😯

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Ad, it was an eerie moment but I’m glad we have the picture!

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  11. princessdeloso Avatar

    I think this is a beautiful shot. The hand is definitely eerie, but I think it is part of the crucifix. Nicely done!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I certainly hope it is part of the crucifix. 🙂 Shadows and angles can do so many different things. I’m glad you like it!

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  12. patriciamoed Avatar

    Oooh!! Love this! Great shot.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks! It was an eerie moment when we took a closer look. 🙂

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  13. Zen Avatar

    Hey, this is eerie.. 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks. 🙂

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      1. Zen Avatar

        You’re welcome. 🙂

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  14. seeker Avatar

    I am more blessed than afraid.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Oh good. I like that the hand is rising up…

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  15. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    It’s ghostlike ! Great photograph !!! Spooky !

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I thought it fit the season. 🙂

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      1. vastlycurious.com Avatar
        vastlycurious.com

        IT DID ! : )

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  17. Inside the Mind of Isadora Avatar

    Looking at the photo makes me feel like I’m watching a horror movie.
    Real nice entry ….

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks, it was the first thing I thought to post once I saw this prompt. It certainly is creepy!

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  18. lagottocattleya Avatar

    Talking about eerie…this is IT.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I thought so too! The strangest thing is this is from my husband’s camera. I took a photo that looks nothing like this one and didn’t see the hand until I saw his image…

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      1. lagottocattleya Avatar

        uuuhhhhh, now you send more chills down my back…

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  19. Author_4_U Avatar

    You have proven a very valid point…
    Great shot!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks for your comment and for your visit today!

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