Tag: Haunted places

In the spotlight

269 km / 167 miles 🚗 🚶

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Leap Castle: This castle has experienced a tumultuous history. It was the site of much bloodshed and lost lives. Today, it is considered one of the most haunted places in Ireland.
Kinnitty Castle: This Gothic castle looks as spooky as it truly is. Featured on the popular TV series Most Haunted, the castle is said to be the home to many ghosts.
The most commonly sighted spirit is the Phantom Monk of Kinnitty.
Charleville Castle: According to legend, this castle in County Offaly is haunted by Harriet, the daughter of the third Earl of Charleville. She died aged eight after falling down a staircase in the castle.
Her ghost still runs wild today. This property is a world-recognised real haunted house.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Kodak Royal Gold 400

The pictures

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353 km / 219 miles 🚗 🚶

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The Cliffs of Moher: The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres.
Leamaneh Castle: A ghost called Red Mary apparently haunts the ruins of this castle. The story goes that she had a thing for marrying young English soldiers and then killing each of them after a year and a day.
Their souls eventually joined forces, tied her up to a tree, and let her die of starvation. However, her ghost is said to still wander around the house.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Kodak Royal Gold 400

The pictures

In the spotlight

488 km / 303 miles 🚗 🚶

On the road 🇮🇪

Belvelly Castle: an old tower house haunted by a faceless lady.
Charles Fort: This former fortress has been deemed haunted for centuries, and many argue that the Lady in White is more than just a mere spooky tale.
Mizen Head: Ireland’s most southwesterly point on the wild Atlantic way.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-S10

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filter:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4

Film simulation recipe:
Kodak Royal Gold 400

The pictures

August 24, 2022 (day 22 of 24)

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752 km / 467 miles 🚗 🚶

Fuerte de Alfonso XII / San Cristóbal, Navarre 🇪🇸

The mysterious Fortress of San Cristóbal near Pamplona was a military fortress built during the reign of Alfonso XII to defend the city against attacks. However, its main use was as a military prison, in which the prisoners lived in horrible conditions.

On May 22nd, 1938, over 700 prisoners tried to escape en masse and more than 300 died while doing so. To this day, people claim to see have seen all kinds of paranormal phenomena around the fortresses, even though it remains closed to the public.

The gear

Camera:
Fujifilm X-T3

Camera lens:
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Camera lens filters:
Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4
NiSi True Color ND-VARIO Pro Nano 1-5 stops Variable ND

Film simulation recipe:
Ektachrome E100GX

The pictures

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The gear

Camera:
Google Pixel 6 Pro

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August 23, 2022 (day 21 of 24)

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407 km / 253 miles 🚗 🚶

On the road 🇵🇹

The gear

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Sanatório de Valongo, Valongo 🇵🇹

Being a Sanitarium from 1910, it was built to hold 50 patients who suffered from tuberculosis. Unfortunately this number rapidly grew to 150, as the epidemic known as the ‘white plague’ grew. This number then grew to 500, where these patients roamed the halls, lost, as there was no cure for this disease, and one by one they all died.

These souls are said to haunt the corridors, with visitors and passers-by said to hear the hallow cries of pain and see swift movements in the shadows.