Ghost Photos: Real or Fake? Take the Challenge
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 of famous ghost photos.
Devil's Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Devil's Island is located at the northeast entrance to Halifax Harbour. There was once a house on the island which was subject to a large amount of poltergeist activity, suffering fires, moving objects and disembodied voices.
Hantu Raya, Prince of Ghosts, Thailand
The resort is on the North East coast, not far from the Thai border. An area ravaged by monsoons and pirates and skirted past for centuries by ocean-bound traders plying their goods between South China and what is now known as Indonesia.
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, Florida, USA
Disneyland has spawned more urban legends and ghost stories than any other tourist attraction in the United States. The Haunted Mansion at the Disney theme park is believed to have several resident ghosts, often seen by visitors and staff.
Menzies Dyce Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland
This is still very fresh in my memory as it only happened a couple of days ago. On Friday 19th April 2013, I was visiting Aberdeen, Scotland with my 15 year old son. We stayed in a hotel near the airport called Menzies Dyce.
Chingle Hall, Goosnargh, England
In the small village of Goosnargh, lies one of Britain's oldest and most haunted buildings, Chingle Hall. Ghosts and poltergeist activity have been reported for many centuries with visions of monks being the most commonly reported phenomena.
Rolling Hills Asylum, New York, USA
Rolling Hills Asylum has served as a research center into the paranormal, and hosted numerous Ghost Hunts. It was also home to the Rolling Hills Paranormal Research Society and has been featured in an episode of TV's Ghost Hunters.
Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Louisville, USA
With an atmosphere darkened by a chilling history of death and patient abuse during its latter year's as a geriatric hospital, it is no wonder that Waverly Hills Sanatorium is considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in America.
Westminster Abbey, London, England
With over 3000 people and 17 monarchs buried in the grounds, it is hardley surprising that a number of spirits have lingered on to haunt Westminster Abbey. The ghost of Father Benedictus is a common sighting at the Abbey.
Dover Castle, Kent, England
Dover Castle is situated at the shortest sea crossing of the English Channel, making it one of the most important defensive sites in Britain. Paranormal activity is abundant, especially in the war time tunnels below the castle's grounds.
Donnington Castle, Berkshire, England
Donnington Castle and its ruins are haunted by several different ghosts. In 1990 several visitors witnessed the apparition of a white dog running down the hill from the castle towards the woods where it vanished before reaching the tree line.
Warwick Castle, Warwick, England
Warwick Castle stands in the City of Warwick overlooking the River Avon. The spirit of a slavering black dog is said to haunt the grounds of the Castle, as well as numerous accounts of ghost sightings over the years being reported.
Czech Poltergeist, Prague, Czech Republic
A family from Prague in the Czech Republic were disturbed for weeks by paranormal activity, such as small fires and cracked window panes. Experts have not been able to come up with any explanations for the phenomenon so far.
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.
Wem Town Hall Ghost Photo, Shropshire, England
On November 19th, 1995, Wem Town Hall burned down to the ground. Tony O'Rahilly was one of the on-lookers who took photos of the scene. One photo showeded what looks like a small, partially transparent girl standing in the doorway.
