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Taking Photographs Of Ghosts While Peering Through The Veil

For those of us fascinated by the great beyond, few pursuits are more thrilling than attempting to take some real photographs of ghosts and capture your own undeniable proof of the afterlife.

While skeptics may scoff, true believers know that ghosts walk among us, and with the right techniques and mindset, you can capture amazing pictures of real ghosts to share with the world.

Before embarking on your ghostly photo quest, it's important to prepare mentally and spiritually. Open your mind fully to the possibilities of the unknown. Meditate on your intentions, centering yourself with gratitude and respect for any spiritual entities you may encounter. Approach this as a cooperative venture rather than an intrusive one.

Once you've attuned your energy, start scouting locations ripe with haunted potential. Historic battlefields, abandoned asylums, and homes where tragic events occurred can all be ghostly hotspots. Use resourceful research to uncover the most active paranormal sites in your area.

How To Capture Photographs Of Ghosts

When you arrive on location, bring all the usual photography gear like cameras, lenses, tripods, etc. But also pack ghost-specific tools like EMF meters to detect magnetic fields, audio recorders to capture electro-voice phenomena, and thermal cameras to spot cold spots associated with spirits.

Work slowly and intentionally, announcing yourself and your peaceful aims aloud when entering haunted spaces. Remain quiet and observant, watching carefully for any anomalies in the atmosphere or environment that could indicate a presence. Use all your tech tools and constantly snap photos, as ghosts can materialize for just split seconds.

Be sure to photograph areas from multiple angles, trying different lenses and exposure settings. Spirits often appear as cloudy forms, whisps of ectoplasm, or fleeting shadowy figures. Getting compelling visual evidence is challenging, but pays off in spades when you nail that once-in-a-lifetime shot of the paranormal manifesting before your eyes and lens.

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Capturing Photographs Of Ghosts On A Smartphone's Camera

What is capturing photographs of paranormal activity?
  • Capturing photographs of paranormal activity refers to taking pictures or images of phenomena associated with ghosts or spirit entities. These phenomena can include apparitions, orbs, mists, and other unexplained visual anomalies. I believe ghosts or spirits can manifest themselves in visible forms that can be captured by cameras. Some people believe that these manifestations can only be seen in photographs, and that they are not visible to the naked eye. There are various techniques that you can use to capture these types of photographs, such as using a Paranormal Investigation Camera or filter, taking pictures in low light conditions, or using infrared or ultraviolet light. Some locations are more likely to be associated with this type of spooky activity, and it is worth focusing your ghostly photography efforts in these areas first.

Can I Use A Smartphone's Camera To Capture Photographs Of Real Ghosts?

Absolutely! Using a smartphone camera is an excellent option for capturing potential ghost photographs. Modern smartphone cameras have become incredibly advanced and are more than capable of picking up paranormal phenomena.

Here are some tips for using your smartphone to photograph ghosts:

  • Make sure to clean the camera lens really well before going ghost hunting. Any smudges or dirt can create artifact anomalies that may be mistaken for spirits.

  • Use your smartphone's highest resolution camera mode and HDR settings to pick up the maximum amount of detail and light information.

  • Download apps specifically designed for paranormal photography. These can include modes for night vision, full spectrum camera (which may pick up harder to see energies), and tools for adjusting exposure and clarity.

  • Prop your phone on a mini tripod or platform to reduce motion blur when taking long exposures in low light haunted areas.

  • The LED flash can actually be useful for illuminating hard to see entities in a quick burst. Take shots with and without flash.

  • Continuously take video in haunted areas, as ghosts may only appear momentarily. Going through the footage frame-by-frame later can reveal anomalies you missed in real time.

The convenience and accessibility of smartphone cameras make them ideal for spur-of-the-moment paranormal investigating. Always be ready to quickly snap  photographs of ghosts if you sense a presence or experience something unexplained.

So don't let not having fancy equipment deter you. Your smartphone is a powerful tool for determining if ghosts are getting photographed on your ghost hunts!

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My Ghost Caught In Family Photos

Real Ghost Caught In Family Photos - by El Maya

Was a real ghost caught in family photos? You be the judge. When the strange phenomenon happened, I was in the middle of my psychic training. That evening everything was quite normal at first. But that should change soon.

So I went to bed. My little dog slept with me. While we snuggled into the blanket, my dog noticed something. She ran across the bed and was nervous. My dog started whining. Apparently there was something in this room, and she was sure. So I concentrated.

For a short moment I closed my eyes and opened them again immediately. When I looked ahead, I saw a man. He was sitting in my armchair. Where I always left my clothes in the evening. It was clear to me that I had to stay focused, otherwise the spook would be over immediately.

I scanned this person with my eyes. His face was kind. The hair was combed back. His features were fine and I noticed his big eyes immediately. That was extraordinary for a man. The man wore a dark gray suit that was fashionably reminiscent of the 1950s. It's the Sunday suit, it shot in my head. Okay, now I was sure that I could communicate with him.

We are related tells the ghost!

The man smiled gently in my direction. Almost as if he was a little embarrassed to sit in my chair. In my mind I asked him who he was. Immediately I got a mental answer back. "We are related. And we're similar”, he said. I was a little annoyed because I didn't get any exact information. In addition, he looked quite stiff with his sitting posture. But before the virtual conversation could continue, my dog whined again. For a short moment my attention was diverted. And in the next second the man in the chair was gone. Again I was angry. This time because I got distracted. I kept my silence while I waited over the next few weeks for this man to appear again. But the event did not repeat itself. Apparently it was a one-time thing. And soon I forgot that visit to my bedroom.

About a year after this strange occurrence, the man in the armchair became relevant again. My mother and I went through the old photo albums. She explained to me who the people were in the old pictures. When I turned the page, a passport photo caught my eye. That can not be real! I screamed inwardly. And loudly I called into the room: "I know this man". My mother shook her head. "He was already dead when you were born," she said and looked at me in amazement.

She explained to me that this was her uncle Ferdinand from the Ukraine. This man was the man who sat in my bedroom. And Uncle Ferdinand had these big eyes - just the kind of eyes I had. I asked my mother more about this uncle because I wanted to know how he lived. Apparently he was a very spiritual person. Maybe that was the resemblance he had been talking about. I kept to myself how I thought I knew this man. But I got permission to take the passport photo with me. Somehow this ghost caught in family photos has now become important to me.

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El Maya, of Düsseldorf, Germany, is a clairvoyant, spiritual medium, karma expert and a published author of books on the soul, life plan, karma and life after death. https://knowing-portal.com

Getting Your Ghost Caught In A Picture

Getting Your Ghost Caught In A Picture - by Sue Treanor

If you want to get photographs of ghosts check out these tips that will help you capture real spooky snaps in a flash. First you should start by learning how to truly see spirit entities properly.

It’s so important to train your vision before you try getting photographs of ghosts. You want to be able to see a ghost or spirit in the first place. People often ask “how” I actually see them. Of course, some of it, I was born with! But there is a knack to it that you can learn.

Train Your Vision To Get Photographs Of Ghosts

When looking at a magic eye picture it looks like a mass of squiggles and dots – but when you relax, stare at one point and de-focus, then you begin to see a 3D picture emerge. It’s exactly the same with seeing spirit. It’s best to try this in the dark at first, so an overnight vigil on a Ghost Hunt is ideal. Focus your attention on one area – then take note of what is in your peripheral vision, as this is the vision we use to see spirit. Let your eyes gently de-focus. At first you may see colors or wisps of grey but the more you practice, the better you will get. You can try this when you are in your bedroom at night too – it’s how I taught myself to see spirit when I was little!

Always remain rational – if the lights all go out that doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a paranormal explanation – check the electrics first before trying to get a ghost caught in a picture.

Always take notice of your intuition – it is your number one tool in Ghost-hunting. Should your intuition tell you to run then best RUN! But while running try to point the camera behind you and have your shoot mode set to burst, so that multiple photos are taken with one click, or run it on a video setting. You may be surprised with a ghost caught in a picture when you return to safety.

Make sure you always carry spare batteries and torches – spirits have a way of draining new batteries and messing around with equipment – don’t get caught out and always carry spares. Always take spare jumpers/scarves/leggings – anything that will keep you warm – even in the summer it’s easy to misjudge how cold it gets in the middle of the night! Take some Chocolate and some water – two great grounding foods which will also give you a quick boost when your energy is flagging.

If you do see anything remember to try and get a picture! Remember that full manifestations are quite rare – although they do happen. Don’t get disappointed if you don’t see a full blown ghost on your first hunt! Make sure you have something to eat before you begin. At 3am everyone’s tummy begins to rumble if you don’t – which can be off-putting when you are listening out for a ghost!

Most importantly – have fun. And you could be lucky to go home with some really ghostly photos.

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Sue Treanor is a natural, self-taught psychic medium and has been involved in private circles, with Mia Dolan of ITV’s Haunted Homes, appeared in various newspapers, Fate and Fortune Magazine and on Kerrang! Radio. She has also made a short film on Spiritualism for the BBC’s faith Website. With her husband Michael, Sue Treanor runs a spiritual shop and centre in a haunted building in Evesham in Worcestershire UK. They sell crystals, books, tarot and oracle cards, jewelry, Angel Goods, figurines, and a large range of Wiccan goods.

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