Ghostly figure in the Shambles

IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
edited September 12, 2009 in Street and Documentary
Popped over to York (UK) yesterday.. took a bunch of shots which I have yet to process but I had a quick go at one here.

I tried in vain to reduce the blown out windows to the right but it proved a bit too difficult :(

The 2.5 second exposure has provided me with the ghostly figure. Can you see it? :)


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Camera Model: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Image Date: 2009:09:09 21:08:51
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 18.0mm
Exposure Time: 2.500 s
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO equiv: 100
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  • Barry1Barry1 Registered Users Posts: 24 Big grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    What a great shot - right out of one of the old horror movies. Where's Lon Chaney and Basil Rathbone? I would definitely like to see more. I think I see the figure in the street to the right?
    "Every photo turns a moment into history"
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  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    hehe, Cheers Barry :)

    The figure is certainly to the right of the image just ahead on the road (not the little side street).


    Here's a right hand side crop and also a light balancing adjustment (The figure is a touch more central in this one)
    I'm hoping to process some more this evening.

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Great b&w and contrast.
    Reminds me of scenery from "Scrooge".

    I see the ghost of Christmas past in the middle.
    Liz A.
    _________
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    I really like these images, both the original and the crop thumb.gif

    Great comp & processing. Very nice job.
    Randy
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    It looks like Jack the ripper lives here. I like this...very cool.
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Thank you everyone, your compliments are very much appreciated :)
    Ian Clark
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  • summerzsummerz Registered Users Posts: 494 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    This could make a great movie.thumb.gif
    Especially with Halloween around the corner.ear.gif
  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2009
    Indeed :).

    The shambles really has that feel about it :0

    Cheers
    Ian Clark
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    Very nice street scene despite the bit over bright in the Little Shambles shop.

    Love the way the 2nd story to left seems to be tilting towards the middle. :D

    Think I see your ghost in mid street. Then perhaps yet another at start of
    side street.
    Michael
  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    Cheers DaddyO :)

    The buildings in the street ARE actually tilting towards one another. It's a very unusual sight. :)

    Here's a short write up: http://www.britainexpress.com/cities/york/shambles.htm
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  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    Nice to read that short article. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing it. thumb.gif
    What rich history.

    Then there was the part about Margaret Clitherow....
    condemned her to death by pressing (crushing beneath a heavy weight).
    How nice of them. eek7.gif
    Michael
  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2009
    hehe, English History is cruel and bloody. Our methods of torture are legendary if somewhat barbaric. ;)
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