Inspiring Photo: Just A Blur #10858237

Just A Blur

Uploaded: October 01, 2010

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While We Are On The Train Ride Together
LET ME PASS AROUND A FEW PICTURES TO YOU ALL
SO YOU WILL KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING YOURSELF INTO.

Here is the first one...

I Worked And Work At My Camera Settings Last Time I Was To The Prince House...
I Only Got This Type Of Shot Until
I TOOK THE BATTERY OUT OF MY CAMERA.
Then...The Camera Worked....
NO BATTERIES Were Used After This Image..

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

* * * NO ONE LIVES IN THIS HOUSE NOW. AT LEAST NO ONE LIVING * * * #1313292

Mary K. Robison October 01, 2010

Whoa!
You know I like and trust you to pieces, Pom, but that face in the window is freaky-deaky!!! And without batteries?!?
All the photos are intriguing, but the house in your color version looks beautiful shot from below.
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Mary K. Robison October 01, 2010

P.S. Pom, the face I'm referring to is the one on the right taken with the solarizer filter. I didn't mean the face on the left in Photo #1 ! #8940417

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

(Shhhhh! Where's your Halloween Imagination??? Ha!)

Wait till we leave the prince house in a few days and get back on the train. We will make it around Heritage Park to OTHER Haunted Houses. Maybe we will even tell ghost stories around a campfire. What do you think???

-Pommie

P.S. What I said about this house is in fact, true. His wives...the night guards and dog...My friend...the lights...others who have seen stuff..all true. The rest...well...Happy Halloween Month!

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Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

I Just read your second message. Lol! Thanks Mare! :))) Oh...Funny.

FOLKS...Everything I Wrote under the Contest Entry Photo is TRUE.

They even have a little book they sell at the park that tells you all about this stuff! I shall be using it for reference this month!

-Laura :D

Thanks For Having Fun With Me!

(OH AND DID I MENTION THAT LATER IN THE MONTH WE WILL BE HAVING A HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY???)

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Nancyj E. Hovey October 01, 2010

WELL, as I see October is here, and I wouldn't miss this treat for nothing...I took photos too, and with or without...no photos...just black!!! So I have no show and tell of this here old haunted mansion! Now I did get a glimps of a LIVE GHOSTY in that upper floor, and at the front door! mmmm just still no photos for a FL visitor.... ha, maybe if I just sit and wait, and take some photos anyway...something might appear. If they do, I will certainly post one or too before the area tour bus does appear...the ghost bus! Seeeee you later.....I hope!

(Laura, you have begun a wonderful series of fun for all of us BP'ers...excellent DDR work.... smack...oh oh.... no DDR work? it is all in the super natural? opps... freakkkkky! ).... =^o^= meowwwwowwwwww screeeeech..... #8940440

Tiia Vissak October 01, 2010

lovely tones, angle & layers! #8940460

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Gosh Mumj! Just BLACK? Did you try removing your battery??? That might help!

:D Good to see you on the Ghost Train! It left right on time, too.

MIDNIGHT DEPARTURE! Toot Tooooooot!

(Yesterdays Image Folks!)...

Hey! What's that over to the right? Did anyone see that light flashing??? What WAS that???

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Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

- All Aboard........!!! #8940476

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Hi Tiia! Thank you! :) #8940477

Jeff Robinson October 01, 2010

What a great series of storytelling images - Very nice work Laura!! Jeff #8940515

Douglas Pignet October 01, 2010

Very kewl DDR work & capture with great lighting and colors, very well done #8940538

Barbara Waldoch October 01, 2010

Excellent job, Laura! #8940562

Michelle Alton October 01, 2010

It's great, Laura. I often see "ghosts" in old sycamore trees and in over-sharpened milkweed pods. They are lurking everywhere, really. As far as the trees go, when you're backing up to get the best angle, make sure you don't step off the precipice of the pond's spillway and dislocate your fingers to protect your camera (Not that I know anything about that personally!) #8940569

Ron McEwan October 01, 2010

Laura you have gotten a lot of folks stirred up already this morning with all these great spooky images, great work here keep them coming. #8940788

Monnie Ryan October 01, 2010

BOO-WHO's that face in the window?? Super spooky images this morning, Laura -- terrific work! #8940922

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 01, 2010

Very interestin Laura..beautiful face in the window....hmmmmm....seems to be a familar face too...

jo ann c. #8941039

Sherran Andersen October 01, 2010

October is for sure your favourite month... am I right? Did you get my email last night? #8941073

Tammy Espino October 01, 2010

You have me scared already, don't know if I can make it to the end of the month :) #8941334

Tammy Espino October 01, 2010

You have me scared already, don't know if I can make it to the end of the month :) #8941340

Karen Engelbreth October 01, 2010

COOL Laura - wonderful work... #8941554

Kerry Hill October 01, 2010

Excellent work Laura...wonderful images! #8941606

Phillip R. Connolly October 01, 2010

I like the bit of fun you are having, Laura!! Some excellent work on these images!! SCARY!!

Phil #8941792

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Hi Everyone. Glad you like the photo's I am passing around to you on the train ride.

You guys see ghosts? Humm...I though I saw SOMETHING...NOT SURE...MAYBE EACH IS SEE DIFFERENT THINGS? Humm....

For Instance, here is a photo I took in Heritage Park of a sycamore tree. I just see a TREE....but Michelle???

Now on the other hand, THIS image scares the life out of me! Can you see the ARGYLE just STARING at us??? With those evil eyes???

(Also here the Haunted Heritage Park)...

Heehee! Thanks for the fun. Each and everyone here on the GHOST TRAIN!

ALL ABOARD!

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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 01, 2010

I see you are getting geared up for Halloween, Laura! Do you think you'll find any of my bugs in any of the images? LOLOL
:-) k #8941997

Patrick Rouzes October 01, 2010

Enjoying the ride, Laura, but Lorna looks a little pale! Interesting photos, indeed! Fantastic capture of The Prince House! Just felt a cold breath on the back of my neck!!! #8942034

Nancyj E. Hovey October 01, 2010

Well, I have Lorna sitting next to me, hopefully, that will keep her safe!
Mmmmmm Patrick, that cold breath was a bit unnerving, hey? #8942069

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Animated Cartoon Spider Pictures, Images and Photos

Gee Kitty...I dont know. I really should put my glasses on.
I seem to miss a lot without them! HA!

Paddy dear...I THINK that is the TRAIN CONDUCTOR. He wants your ticket.

DOn't forget you guys...This is a GHOST TRAIN. All of it's employees are...well...GHOSTS! They all have that ~ ~ ~ CHILLINESS ~ ~ ~ in their breath! You'll get used to it.

Muyhahahahaha (As Vegas would say!)

P.S. Did you notice the tickets are in a language of their own?...And they Do HAVE one!!!
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Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Mumj, I know Lorna is happy you are sitting with her. She is a bit speechless right now...? Yes...and like paddy said...PALE!!!

Lorna dear? Here is a Ginger Ale?

#8942090

Patrick Rouzes October 01, 2010

Sure is, Nancyj!
Have a sip, Lorna! #8942096

Laura E. Swan October 01, 2010

Hey Paddy! I just looked for Lorna on this train! I DON'T SEE HER!!! Mumj!!! WHERE IS LORNA DOONERS? Oh good gracious. She didn't step off the train did she? Does she know about ...THE ABYSS??? She must be in the powder room.

SHE WILL BE BACK. Will you hold her POP for her you guys? #8942103

Lorna Shutter October 01, 2010

Sorry guys! I was in the bathroom throwing up! I don't know if I'm going to make it through the whole trip! Those pictures really scared me! I think I'm going to have nightmares about the faces in the house! Patrick & Mumj, don't let me fall asleep!!!!!!
I'll have that pop now! :)

You really did get some great captures, Laura ... even without batteries! :) #8942133

Robert K. Bemus October 02, 2010

The face in the window isn't spooky but the description sure is...great work, Laura!! #8942316

Nancyj E. Hovey October 02, 2010

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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 02, 2010

I went round to the garden, 'cause I felt safer there. Look what I got from there. Ladies and Gents - whatEVER you do. DON'T go into the garden of this haunted house!!! #8943002

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 02, 2010

Good Grief. Even BP is haunted now!! #8943004

Laura E. Swan October 02, 2010

OH MY GOSH! SISTER!!! WHAT FILTER DID YOU USE ON YOUR CAMERA TO GET THESE??? Did you take your batteries out, too? You must have! It's the only we we can get these images!!!
Lol... SO MUCH FUN!

HEY! ANY TIME YOU WANT TO ADD PHOTOS TO OUR Heritage Park HALLOWEEN TRIP PLEASE DO!!! YES! I love it! #8943007

Nancyj E. Hovey October 02, 2010

Kirsten - Did you wear your Rose colored glasses when you took those photos? Those ghosties decided to really take what you saw literally and look...from eyes to camera, to BP! yikes... 8o)

heee eeeee booooo #8943021

John Connolly October 02, 2010

You have certainly kicked of this season in great style Laura! Wonderful work, I think there will be limitless adventures in weird places from here on in! #8943099

Laura E. Swan October 02, 2010

John...It wouldn't have been the same without you this month! Find a seat you like and put your suitcase under the bench!

WELCOME ABOARD! #8943404

Nancyj E. Hovey October 02, 2010

Luggage? OH MY, knew I forgot something.....HOLD THE TRAIN!!!! 8o)

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Graham Robards October 02, 2010

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Laura E. Swan October 02, 2010

Uh oh....Did you guys hear that? #8943703

Nancyj E. Hovey October 03, 2010

OH My Gosh, Lorna, It is ok...dear...you will be fine.... That is just a recording to let us believe that there are ghosties here... now hold on.... and this train will be moving soon....

(Guys, I hope this works...Lorna is really scared .... look her knees are knocking! Laura, help me out here)....
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Lorna Shutter October 03, 2010

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Laura E. Swan October 03, 2010

blinking eye Pictures, Images and Photos

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Laura E. Swan October 03, 2010

Mumj, I love your suitcase! :) Maybe Little Lorna would feel better if she had a pretty bag like that too???

Here Dooners. Does this make you feel better??? Look at all the sparkles! #8944278

Lorna Shutter October 03, 2010

Nice try, Sis! ... but it's going to take more than just sparkles to make me feel better! :) #8944457

Laura E. Swan October 03, 2010

??? #8944504

Ann H. Belus October 03, 2010

Wow, an image with sound effects...awesome!! Love that glow around the house, and the story behind it; great capture, Laura #8944939

Lorna Shutter October 03, 2010

Laura ~ Now that's much better! :) #8945036

Karen Kessler October 03, 2010

Ewwwwww...chills going up & down my spine now...someone turn on the LIGHTS - I MEAN NOW!!! Ahhhhhhhhh... #8945149

Annette Carr October 04, 2010

OMG I SERIOUSLY got freaked out when I was scrolling down the thread and out of the silence comes this eeerry music and a baby crying. Somebody, please hold my h and tooooooooooooo #8947122

Laura E. Swan October 04, 2010

Oh GOODY! Everyone is getting into th HALLOWEEN MOOD! Yippeeeeeeee!

Dooners, I had a feeling the C.Cone would please you! :)

Ann! WELCOME!!! Have a seat on the train. I leaves the station at MIDNIGHT GHOST TIME. We dont know when this is however!!!

Kalena are you SURE you want the LIGHTS ON??? Did you hear what it means when LIGHTS are on on the Ghost Train? THERE WERE NO LIGHTS BACK ON...Not of THIS train or THESE haunted houses...Hows about we light some nice candles instead or LANTERNS?

oes anyone know where the candles and lanterns are???

Anette, dont feel alone! I didn't put the music on this thread. Imagine how I felt hearing it, too! Hehe!

That's our Big Sister PAT ROBARD'S doing. Our QUEEN of the SOUND EFFECTS during LAST HALLOWEENS ADVENTURE!

Okay all! Anyone want a blanket and pillow? Did you get your bags put away under your BEDS? Trunks in the corner?

(Donkeys and old time cars go in the back rail car and up the ramp)... #8947222

Patti Coblentz October 04, 2010

I'm scared. Where's Loretta...??? I was going to tell her something scary and something grabbed my leg..yikes...who did that???

Who is that beautiful lady in the window in that house? What's she doing there?

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Laura E. Swan October 04, 2010

Hi Patti! you could make it!!! That GHOST we all seem to see there MUST BE one of Mr Princes Wives??? I don't know. ONLY a guess!!! :D I guess we will find out once the train gets going and we make our first stop there!

Maybe I carry your bag on board??? #8947769

Patti Coblentz October 04, 2010

You're so sweet, Miss Laura...but I don't have a bag...I'll just shop along the way...or raid Loretta's bag...LOL :) #8947776

Laura E. Swan October 04, 2010

Do you mean LORNA???? Hehehehehe!

Oh yes! Shopping along the way! I LIKE THAT! I'd be HAPPY to join you!!! :D #8947786

Annette Carr October 05, 2010

muaaahhhhhhh, this is so scary, that beautiful lady just came and took my blanket, it matched her dress. Her hand went right through the blanket................. yIKES!!! I need a new blanket, please. #8948074

Laura E. Swan October 05, 2010

That WOMAN! Always 'majoring' on ~WARDROBE~! Well, here is the Blanket Closet over here. Pick out whatever you like. A pillow too!!! :) Some of them are VERY cozy!

#8948083

isabel C. Zepeda October 05, 2010

Laura

Very nice photos,you have a great imagination

Ysa... #8948987

Christine Lobsinger October 05, 2010

iT'S BOOK TIME LAURA, GET THESE OUT TO BOOK PUBLISHERS/WITH PIC'S AND SOUND EFFECTS...
YOU ARE THE HALOWEEN GAL!!!!
THIS IS AWESOME!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8949109

Laura E. Swan October 10, 2010

Hi Ysa! Thanks lots! :)))

And Christine! Hi! I hate to tell you this but THIS IS REAL! You'd better grab a blanket. It's gonna get REAL cold on this train! #8958843

Nancyj E. Hovey November 20, 2010

YEP, will say it again...

BEST OF OCTOBER 2010 Halloween Series....

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