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What better proof of the paranormal than a ghost caught on camera? Many however, are not quite what they seem. If you think you can spot the difference between a genuine ghost photo and a clever fake, test your skills with our collection.
The Top 10 Most Famous Ghost Photos
Everyone asks the same question, what happens to us after we die? In the search for conclusive proof of life after death, nothing can be better than a ghost caught on camera. Here is our Top 10 of the most famous ghost photos ever taken.
The Shadow People
As long as there have been stories of ghostly phenomena, there have been sightings of "Shadow People". Shadow People are defined by their featureless, shadow-like appearances and do not seem to be the spirit of something that was once human.
Poveglia Island, Near Venice, Italy
Poveglia Island was home to a small community until it was abandoned in 1380 and is haunted by the ghosts of the plague victims. It is a small land mass situated in the Venetian Lagoon between the cities of Venice and Lido.
Hellfire Caves, Buckinghamshire, England
The Hellfire Caves at West Wycombe, are considered to be one of the most haunted locations in the UK. TV's Most Haunted and Ghost Hunter's paranormal teams visited the caves and found plenty of evidence that the caves are haunted.
Georgian House Hotel, London, England
The Georgian House Hotel has gained a reputation for being haunted by several resident ghosts. The ghosts of two children have been seen on the upper floors with a manageress even holding a conversation with them on one occassion.
Borley Rectory - The Most Haunted House in Britain
Borley Rectory was reputed to be the most haunted house in the UK. The rectory was built by the Reverend Henry D. E. Bull in 1863 near the river Stour, Essex. However the rectory burnt down in a fire started in mysterious circumstances in 1939.
Alcatraz Prison, San Francisico Bay, USA
If, as many believe, ghosts return to haunt the places where they suffered traumatic experiences in life, then the prison at Alcatraz Island must be full of ghosts. After the prison closed, high levels of paranormal activity have been reported.
SS Great Britain, Bristol, England
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the SS Great Britain was the largest ship afloat when she was launched on 19 July 1843. Living TV's Most Haunted has described the SS Great Britain as one of the five most haunted places in Britain.
Ghosts and Legends of Rasnov Citadel, Transylvania
Known as the "Fortress of Fear", Rasnov Citadel is a 13th century Romanian fortress built on a rocky hilltop in the Carpathian Mountains. Rasnov has been the subject of local legends for years with a myriad of paranormal claims made over the years.
Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Ireland
Charleville Castle is regarded as one of the most haunted buildings in Ireland, located near Tullamore. The castle is situated in Ireland's most ancient primordial oak woodland, once the haunting grounds of Irelands druids thousands of years ago.
James Leininger, Reincarnated WW2 Pilot
In America, a 6-year-old boy's claims were hailed by some as evidence for reincarnation. Friends of a 21-year-old navy pilot shot down during World War II are convinced that James Leininger has knowledge that suggets he was the pilot in a previous life.
The Zaragoza Poltergeist, Aragon, Spain
In the 1930's the Palazon family, residing in an apartment complex on the "Gascon Gotor" street, encountered a frightening ordeal when they started to hear maniacal laughter and voice coming from inside their home.
Rathmullan Priory Ghost Photo
Rathmullan Priory was founded in 1516 for the Carmelite Order by Owen Roe MacSweeney and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was to be an important Carmelite House and a beacon of religious piety for the north west of Ireland.
Mrs Chinnery's Ghost Photo
This famous ghost photo was taken in 1958 when Mrs Mabel Chinnery was visiting the grave of her mother. She had brought her camera to take some photographs of the gravesite. After taking a few pictures of the grave, she took a picture of her husband who was waiting alone in the car.
Abandoned House Ghost Photo, Missouri, USA
One of the best ghost photos ever, was taken by Tom Halstead, in an old abandoned house. Tom reported that as he stood in a bedroom on the first floor, he looked around and saw a huge glowing entity moving up the staircase towards him.
