…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
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
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I just got chills.
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So did I all over again…
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This is just a great picture! I love the strong impact of the shadow here (along with the eerie connotations).
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Thank you! I’ve been waiting for the right time to post it and today was the day!
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Oh, that’s wonderful!
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Thanks Merilee!
Lisa
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Also, thanks for sharing your lovely ghost town photos this week!
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Excellent, I feel the hair on the back of my neck rising……
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Oh good… I feel the same way…
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😀
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Now THAT is eerie…. Great shot for the challenge! Well done.
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Thank you Tahira!
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Fantastic photo! So creepy. 🙂
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Thanks Carrie! It definitely sets a mood. 🙂
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Great shot, eerie!
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I’m glad you like it. 🙂
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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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Thanks Janet, I hope you get a chance to visit Santa Fe again soon!
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It is really eerie.
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Thank you. 🙂
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This definitely qualifies for the ‘eerie’ challenge. 😯
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Thanks Ad, it was an eerie moment but I’m glad we have the picture!
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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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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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Oooh!! Love this! Great shot.
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Thanks! It was an eerie moment when we took a closer look. 🙂
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Hey, this is eerie.. 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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I am more blessed than afraid.
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Oh good. I like that the hand is rising up…
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It’s ghostlike ! Great photograph !!! Spooky !
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I thought it fit the season. 🙂
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IT DID ! : )
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Looking at the photo makes me feel like I’m watching a horror movie.
Real nice entry ….
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Thanks, it was the first thing I thought to post once I saw this prompt. It certainly is creepy!
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Talking about eerie…this is IT.
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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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uuuhhhhh, now you send more chills down my back…
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You have proven a very valid point…
Great shot!
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