Haunted ghost challenge

[Robyn]

I saw the recent thread about ghost shots (long exposure shots where you stand in frame for part of the time to leave a faint, ghostly appearance) and, even though I've never tried to shoot one myself, I thought it would be fun to have a haunted ghost challenge this month to see what sort of spooky, eerie, long-exposure ghost shots you all can come up with as Halloween nears. Any interest out there?

If so, please take your shots between October 8 and October 22nd, tag them ghost-challenge, and then I will pick five for a vote, with the winner to be announced by Halloween.

Hope you all are feeling spooky! :)

Here's the prior discussion thread, which includes some helpful how-to resources and examples:

http://365project.org/discuss/general/14575/ghost-shot

[Dominique]

I'm in - I also read that thread and was keen to try this technique. I've never attempted it before, but I intend to!

[Miley]

I'll certainly give it a go at some point.

[Erinn Dubay]

Fun idea! Count me in! :)

[ladyjane]

This sounds like fun - I'll try it!

[Nada A.]

What a fun idea! I'll have to see if I can incorporate it into the either-or October challenge.

[Lonewolfman]

Don't know bout feein Spooky ... But I got the Lookin Spooky Down Pat ... lol ... I'm in on this one Robyn ... Nother one them Bucket things ta cross off ... lol ... Peace to You ...

[☠northy]

Ok - will have to think of a suitable scene for this - love these sorts of pics :)

[Sheila]

I'm in!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I have been wanting to do this sort of shot...and hope I can find the time and talent to do one! If not, I will enjoy seeing all of yours!

[Caryn]

Ooh, I think I have a good idea!

[Meredith Jones]

Sounds like fun I will give it a try.

[Cameron Knowlton]

a multiple exposure shot will work, too, and will avoid the blur in/blur out effect as you enter/exit the frame. 2 exposures (with autogain) will get you 50% transparent, or go for 3 exposures to get 66% or 33% transparency (for 1 or 2 self-shot exposures, respectively).

[Robyn]

@cameronknowlton Thanks for adding this tip!

[Sassik]

This is a great idea Robyn! I did some ghosts in summer, but never posted them in this project. Perhaps I'll have another go :)

[Aaron]

@rockinrobyn Great idea Robyn!

[Robyn]

@cameronknowlton Tried your technique with 2 exposures... Wasn't quite as transparent as I thought it might be.... might try 3 exposures next. :)

[Cameron Knowlton]

Ah, almost forgot this point... Your relative white value compared to your surroundings directly impacts your 'transparency'. With black clothes (relative to background), you disappear. With white, you stand out. Think of it as additive exposure values. You can always drop your exposure value in one of the shots... Increase/decrease your EV exposure conpensation between exposures, or bracket 2 shots. It's easier if your combining in post, but bracketing should help in camera.

[Robyn]

@cameronknowlton that makes sense. I had another where my son was backlit by window light so the white sheet was less of a contrast and almost invisible. Will have to play around. Thx again for the tips.

[Sara R]

I'm in! Will definitely try to get one :)

[Carol Estes]

@rockinrobyn I tried it today....so much fun!

Angels in the night....


Lost my broom!

[☠northy]

I'll get you, my pretty!

[Brenda T. Schwartz]

Great idea! I'll have to try one

[Shirley Jess]

UNIONTOWN HAUNTED HOUSE

[Derek Loche]

Such a shame! I was doing ghosts last month and I told myself I wouldn't do some for a while and work on other styles. Good luck to everyone.

[Caren]

@rockinrobyn Hi Robyn, Im trying to figure out if im supposed to pick or start another challenge this is the first time Ive ever participated in one of these out of 2 years. Thanks.

[Robyn]

@shortperson2002 Those are pretty good statistics to play once and win! :) I just started this challenge out of the blue; it's not part of an ongoing theme. I'm so glad you participated in it, though. Your photo was awesome!