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The Unknown

© David Phalen

The Unknown

Uploaded: October 20, 2009

Description

"The Unknown" Produced in 1927 is a silent horror film staring Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford.

101 Theme: Horror Films HTD

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Cathy Barrows October 20, 2009

that looks scarier than any horror movie from the '20's #1194414

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 20, 2009

Perfect for this time of the year Dave!! Jeff #8052597

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall October 20, 2009

Title is excellent and the image haunting. #8052720

Joy Rector October 20, 2009

great shot, love the title #8052770

Melissa G. Meiselman October 20, 2009

Wonderful dark and moody scene taken from a great vantage point with terrific light and fine details, David!!! #8053198

Tiia Vissak October 20, 2009

cool tones, details & mood! #8053224

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 20, 2009

Perfect fit. Good work...

Happy Theme Day #8053251

David Phalen October 20, 2009

Thank you Cathy, Jeff, Sonya, Joy, Melissa, Tiia and Bob!! #8053254

Mitch Spence level-classic October 20, 2009

That's a place one might best think several times about venturing into, Dave. Nice feel of mystery and unease with your shot, especially with the touch of spooky purple light. #8053274

Susie Peek-Swint October 20, 2009

Looks too scary for me to enter ~ great find and capture David ~ HTD! #8053276

Katarina Mansson October 20, 2009

Perfect theme entry and really creative. HTD Dave! #8053301

Douglas Pignet October 20, 2009

Not a place I want to go....lol Nice comp & pov David, kewl capture. #8053340

Colette M. Metcalf October 20, 2009

Creepy! #8053498

Mike Clime October 20, 2009

Neat capture and it does look a little creepy! #8053712

Monnie Ryan October 20, 2009

Wouldn't catch me on the other side of that fence, David! Totally creepazoid! #8053940

Carol Sawyer October 20, 2009

Outstanding scary capture, David!! Great for this time of year!! #8054036

Karen Engelbreth October 20, 2009

Cool shot, David... #8054040

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 20, 2009

I Think I will keep it Unknown
Wonderful Entry for the season and your theme K~D!! #8054073

Jack Ryan October 20, 2009

Whoa!!! I will keep my distance from this location...!!!Excellent photo but just a little scary! Nicely done. #8054076

Ray Thoms October 20, 2009

Always like those mysterious image Dave.....great work!!! #8054200

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 20, 2009

Perfect image for your theme! Nice work. #8054434

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 20, 2009

Best to leave that gate closed.
Great work. #8054474

David Phalen October 20, 2009

Thank you Mitch, Susie, Katarina, Doug, Colette, Mike, Monnie, Carol, Karen, Mel, Jack, Ray, Randy and Tammy!! #8054484

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 21, 2009

lovely capture and duotones, David!!! #8054953

Datha Y. Thompson October 21, 2009

I agree Perfect fit Dave!!
Awesome!!! #8055806

David Phalen October 21, 2009

Thanks Stefania and Datha!! #8055829

Eugenio Diaz October 21, 2009

WOW!!!
I agree, this is definitely a Superb Shot! #8057204

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 22, 2009

Terrific image ... eerie and scary!!! #8059155

Lorna Shutter October 26, 2009

Okay, now this is CREEPY!!!!! I wouldn't go in there if you paid me a million bucks! It's the kind of place where people get shot or stabbed to death! Could you imagine if some trick or treater jumped out from there with a scary mask on! I think I'd die of a heart attack! Ha! Ha! Awesome capture, David! :) #8074969

David Phalen November 03, 2009

Thanks Eugenio, Agnes and Lorna!! #8101091

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 10, 2009

Whoa! This is GOOD, Dave!!! And that purple hazy mist in there really adds to the horror! I'm with LORNA! No money would be worth the walk past those gates!

COOL!

-Laura

P.S. If you ever get bored I did a Halloween series (A story that unfolded) that lasted the entire month of October. We had a ton of fun! Everyone joined in! #8121024


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