Der Schattenjäger...for Virginie (Virginiese) by KarmaSong

Photography • Medieval • posted on Oct 30, 2008

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These are Halloween times for many of us, and All Saints' times for others...Rather than post something on a tradition that is not mine (I am not American nor Irish!) , I found my inspiration both in medieval European folklore and in a video game which fascinated me years ago, namely 'Gabriel Knight-The Beast Within' . The script weaves werewolf mythology and Bavarian history in G.Knight's pursuit of lycanthropy fanatics, in other words, people believing in the ability to shapeshift into wolves or wolf-like creatures, either purposely, being bitten by another werewolf or after being placed under a curse.

Many European countries and cultures have stories of werewolves, and in my country, werewolf lore is sometimes associated with documented events. The Beast of Gévaudan terrorized the general area of the former province of Gévaudan, now called Lozère, in south-central France. From the years 1764 to 1767, an unknown entity killed 80 men, women, and children.The creature was described as a giant wolf by the sole survivor of the attacks, which ceased after several wolves were killed in the area.

In the video game 'Gabriel Knight, the 'Schattenjägger' is the only one capable of detecting werewolves ( lycanthropes) among humans and put an end to the terrible curse most of them are not responsible for. I chose King Ludwig II of Bavaria's castle as the background for my montage, as part of the actual setting of Gabriel Knight's adventures.The 'Shadow Hunter'(Schattenjaeger, in German) in the foreground, as well as the other figures are all citizens from my hometown who dressed in Medieval costumes for the 700th anniversary of Belfort (France). Hope you will like my Schattenjäger, Virginie!

Not really spooky, granted, but nevertheless unnerving and rooted in the 'old world' traditions !...More info on werewolves in an excellent report at www.wikipedia.org. Thank you very much for your comments and messages, always sincerely appreciated and treasured.

Comments (72)

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annie5

4:11PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Magnifique pour l'Halloween! Excellente composition :)

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OrphanedSoul

4:44PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Great image!

frankie96

7:12PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Excellent work..enjoyed the narrative...

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Richardphotos

9:03PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

I sort of goes along with it to an extent but I really have no use for either one.I can appreciate the intuitive and creative work such as yours

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Lunastar

9:33PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Oh I think this is quite spooky. Even spookier than the image are your words. 80 men, women and children! Awesome image!

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Minda

9:51PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

wow! this is wonderful very interesting jean-luc, i would to know more about this image..really excellent work...hope you feeling better jean-luc..hugs...

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novelist

10:25PM | Thu, 30 October 2008

Frankly, I think this is very spooky. Moreso than most images one sees around this American holiday. I love folklore, history, mythology and all things otherworldly and mysterious. You've captured all these elements exceptionally well. Fascinating story, too. I may need to sleep with a light on. :)

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ledwolorz

1:58AM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Fantastic composition and wonderful work.

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Milouv

2:19AM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Nous sommes en plein délire Halloween avec une composition de circonstance. Ambiance garantie. Excellent travail.

M2A

4:23AM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Beau collage et assemblage. Le château-fort en background est un super effet.

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rainbows

5:27AM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Incredible work, dear Jean-Luc. It is wonderful. Bisous. Diane. xx

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schonee

10:36AM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Yes Fantastic work! love it

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stevey3d

12:00PM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Superb image Jean-Luc!

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tofi

4:49PM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Jean-Luc, a most curious and unique image indeed! Your commentary is most interesting, and seems fascinating..... I'd love to know more as well! The background of your image, nevertheless promotes a very ominous mood, and the colours are soothing and most perfect to enhance the genre of characters in your image. Fantastic creativity and composition!

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Ionel

7:33PM | Fri, 31 October 2008

A very beautiful work and a wonderful dedication!!!

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Sylvia

10:34PM | Fri, 31 October 2008

Wow!! ~Impressive~ Frightful & Magical... EXCELLENT!!! Thanks for sharing

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Elcet

4:37AM | Sat, 01 November 2008

Une impressionnante composition où les ombres viennent hanter les vivants. Relativement facile quand on a la maîtrise de la 3D que tu as mais autrement délicat en photo. Là c'est du grand art mais évidemment il faut être là quand le sujet s'y prête. Big bravo Jean-Luc!

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JAYBEEH

9:00AM | Sat, 01 November 2008

Very well composed!!....a really cool bit of photo-manipulation.....Excellent work!!

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amota99517

2:06PM | Sat, 01 November 2008

Very nice composition work!

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furuta

1:55AM | Sun, 02 November 2008

Fantastic and mysterious scene. great capture!!

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Heathcroft

5:06AM | Sun, 02 November 2008

This is 'beyond' Halloween and I am glad to see it. Its has a great depth and imaginative concept. Actually as I am a vampire and live in a castle myself I am familiar with werewolves and all things of that nature. Excellent work. Dave

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marcopolinski

7:29PM | Sun, 02 November 2008

stunning ... excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!

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mairekas

3:23PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Fantastic compo and mood! Very well done!!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

3:33PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

love everything here... the words, the image, the scenery!

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three_grrr

7:24PM | Mon, 03 November 2008

Perhaps not spooky, but eerie, and un-nerving! There are just enough facts to make one believe that werewolves are just folk tales, but on the other hand, not enough facts to prove that they ARE folk tales .. wonderfully eerie montage!

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