Forum: Photography


Subject: Return to Haunted House

PhrankPower opened this issue on Aug 10, 2002 ยท 17 posts


PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 7:58 PM

This is a sequel to a recent thread. Had to go back to the haunted house, knowing there were other windows I never got to look through on the first visit. Also took my trusty workhorse, a Pentax K-1000 SLR, since my digital camera is somewhat limited. This first shot is for azy, with a 28mm lens, Kodak 400 Max film.

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:02 PM

This is the bust that was sitting on the floor posted in the first thread. 200mm lens. I am told that it is probably James Lee, by which the house is now known. He was the original owner, and moved in back in 1848. The grain is real - low light/fast film.

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:04 PM

A new discovery. This room is on the right side of the house, just off from the front door area. Some kind of waiting room, I suppose. Digital camera.

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:07 PM

More window photography. First I thought I had a ghost, but it's just my reflection in the mirror against the wall. Digital camera.

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:11 PM

This is shot through that hole in the front door as shown on the previous thread. This time, I turned the camera straight up. When shooting, only my hand and camera are inside the house, and I had this fear that "someone" would grab the camera out of my hand! Maybe Mr. James Lee....

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:15 PM

One more film shot of this eloquent Victorian mansion. I sure hope someone saves it.

PhrankPower posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:17 PM

This is the next door neighbor's house. Nice, huh? Hopefully, one day the James Lee House will be in this condition.

Michelle A. posted Sat, 10 August 2002 at 8:28 PM

I hate to think of the amount of money it would take to restore that house....it looks to be in pretty poor shape from your photos. Love em all Marshall!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com


bevchiron posted Sun, 11 August 2002 at 12:19 AM

This was a great find, there are some really nice shots here, thanks for sharing them.

elusive.chaos

"You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star...." (Nietzsche)


firestorm posted Sun, 11 August 2002 at 2:36 AM

hi, i like the shot of the bust...grain and b&w....hmmmm....have you tried any of the other shots in b&w?

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt


azy posted Sun, 11 August 2002 at 5:45 AM

Thanks for the info. Great shots, love the the bust and straight up shot. Have you tried opening any of the doors?

Eggiwegs! I would like... to smash them!


L8RDAZE posted Sun, 11 August 2002 at 7:09 AM

They're are really cool!!! I especially like the one with your reflection.... cause it threw of my perception. I had to blink a couple a times and look at that one again. That bust in there is probably worth alot of mula!!!! Seems to me it should be in a local museum or somethin! L8r!






cat_amaris posted Sun, 11 August 2002 at 7:35 AM

Lovely house... wish I had the chance to capture it also =) The bust is a great shot - and I like the ones of the outside loads too! The colours and angles really show the house off =) The last image is gorgeous, hope the same happens to your haunted house! Love Cat xXxXx


zardoz posted Mon, 12 August 2002 at 5:09 AM

Great shots, I love #3 and #4 most, great "visual transformation" of the haunted house theme. cheers Thomas


starshuffler posted Mon, 12 August 2002 at 5:17 AM

These are kewl, Marshall. I like the outdoor shots for the colors and the composition, and the old fireplace shot the best. You've captured that antique, musky feel of old houses pretty well. (*


Caledonia posted Mon, 12 August 2002 at 8:11 AM

We should all chip in and buy the house, restore it and rent it out as a retreat for photographers. Nice shots!


picnic posted Mon, 12 August 2002 at 8:22 PM

Interesting shots again--I agree the bust in B/W is a cool shot. Where is this house?? Perhaps Illinois/Chicago area??