Lens-Artists Challenge #71 – Creepy
“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.”
Charles Addams
This week Ann-Christine has invited us to share some creepy images. If you’re anything like me, you tend to avoid such things if possible. A quick trip through my archives showed me that in fact I do have a few such captures after all – who knew?! The locked and cobwebbed door above for example, is the entry to a crypt that gave me the creeps in the famous Recoleta Cemetery of Buenos Aires. The question is, were they trying to keep people out, or keep the spirits in ? 😳
“Just tell yourself they’re only stories.”
Pamela K. Kinney
I’m not quite sure why vultures get such a bad rap. They actually perform an important service, cleaning up the dead animals that would otherwise litter our roads. When we visited New Zealand we were told they have a problem with their “road-kill” because they have no scavengers to haul away the carrion. That said, I must admit vultures still give me the creeps.
“You can only be brave if you’re scared.””
Laurie Halse Anderson
The creepy skull featured above is one that we came across during our Botswana safari. Hopefully the cape buffalo that left it behind died of natural causes.
“Sometimes the things in our heads are far worse than anything they could put in books or on film.”
C.K. Webb
The image above is from an apothecary in Hong Kong. They had quite a few things on display that many of us would find creepy. I myself could not imagine any reason one might purchase a dried bat, nor what they would do with it if they did. Just sayin’.
“I write about the scariest monsters: The ones inside us all.”
Aaron Marcusson
The photo above is not creepy because of the disconnected head in a cage. Rather, it’s because it was the home of the notorious Marquis de Sade. The terms sadist and sadistic (taking pleasure from inflicting pain) are both derived from his name.
“It is not what we know that scares us, it is what we do not.”
A.G. Phillips
In closing, I’ll leave you with an image of what might be seen as the kind of moon under which vampires, ghosts and werewolves would emerge. That would be creepy right? Then again, one might see it simply as a beautiful full moon surrounded by cloudy skies. I’ll let you be the judge.
I join Ann-Christine, Patti and Amy in looking forward to seeing what YOU find creepy. Don’t forget to link your post to the original post here, and to add the Lens-Artists Tab.
Creepy? The idea of ‘harvesting the moon’.
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Greta photos and excellent quotes to go with them!
Many thanks Maria
My pleasure!
I really like that vulture shot.
Thanks Amy, the post on that one was fun
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OK these are shots that really speak to u….really make u think…the harvest moon is just mind blowing!!! fabulous!!
Thanks April. All in the context isn’t it?!
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Really creepy images, Tina, especially that first one with the chains and cobwebs!
Thanks Sue, glad you enjoyed
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These are SO creepy! Especially those critters. Nice job and once again you find the best quotes. Interesting how the lighting heightens the creepy mood.
Thanks OLU, you’re right, lighting can make a huge difference
You’re welcome!
Oh, my, you did find some creepy photos for the prompt! Even if the subjects are creepy, you’ve done so well composing them to make them eye-appealing!!
A lovely and much-appreciated comment Shelley
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You’re welcome!!!
Creepy indeed. Wooohooooo… Love the detail shot from Recoleta and it’s funny that you dug up the skull! Great memories.
Great memories indeed Jane, thanks
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Excellent photos and quotes. Suitably creeeepy.
Thanks John
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Dear Tina Ji Hope you are well. Last week was busy with family commitments.I must admit that the very first image frightened me ‘absolutely creepy’ and the rest too, Special praise for the Marquis De Sade Image , it is great info for me..I read about him but now I have viewed the scene.Thank you for sharing such striking reflections, critters,vampirish moon and the webbed lock and chains.All can prove as excellent clues for a ‘creepy story’
Thanks AWD! De Sade was very famous as a truly terrible person
Must admit that I am glad that my contribution to society isn’t sadism.
I may have thought up the “CREEPY CRUSTY CRITTERS” for that photo as well 🙂 No I wouldn’t you are the best. But it does remind me of “advice” to writers stating the following: Avoid alliteration. Always. I think that advice does not practice what it preaches…
No way Abrie! I love alliteration 😊
The dried lizards definitely looked creepy!
Thanks Siobhan!
Tina, interesting choices, that’s why it’s fascinating to see interpretations of a theme. You could have re-visited that “creepy” alligator from last week.
Thanks Sally. I actually had a “creepy alligator” as my header this wedk😊
Great creepy shots Tina. I agree about the bats, they certainly make the skin crawl but it’s an excellent shot. And although I love a beautiful spider web, the thought of putting my hand in one is too creepy. I don’t do creepy so I’d better get out there and see what I can find.
Will look forward to seeing what you come up with Wendy! Thanks for your visit and comment
Great pictures Tina! Creepy is not for me, Ugh, and I think you did a wonderful job with the variety of images shown. Love the shot of the moon and the lock with cobwebs!
Thanks Sylvia. That’s what I thought too but then I discovered I DO have a dark side LOL
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I remember those apothecarys. In Singapore they were outside in baskets everywhere.
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I know – it was fascinating until the 3rd or 4th, then we just ignored them LOL
Out of all the images, the webbed lock image is creepy to me… I will be scared to open that door! Probably I am too scared of the humans! “It is not what we know that scares us, it is what we do not.” True…!
Thanks Raj. In real life that one really is creepy. To be locked in for all eternity. Ugh
Lovely visit with your always inspiring blog today Tina. So much to think about and enjoy as always. Warm wishes
Thank you Andrew – always nice to see your name pop up
My pleasure 😊
A creepy series indeed 🙂
Thanks Marcus – I was surprised at the number of creepy images in my archives LOL.
The cobweb covered locked door…..and that caged head at the Marquis’.Those are my two favorites. But all of them are good responses and Creeeeeeepyyy!
Creeeeeepyyyyy indeed Anne. Surprised myself with what I found in my archives!
Wondering where that locked door led????
Unfortunately, into a crypt MM. It was truly creepy
Oh … the things in our head … you have no idea. The shadowy shot of the vulture is fascinatingly creepy. And the clean up is beyond imagination! Love it, Tina!
Oh I think I DO have an idea Perpetua 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this one.
The creepiness is strong in these images. Dried bats…..*shiver*
Indeed Celia!
This is indeed a creepy collection of images you have here, Tina! The moon shot is incredible and it’s easy to imagine various vampires and werewolves emerging under it’s light!
I thought so to Terri, thanks!
Tina, you nailed it! These are some really creepy images! The dried bat really give me the creeps!
Thanks Beth, the bats really were creepy
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Fantastic! The accompanying write up filled in the blanks so well and in places heightened the creepy quotient. Also the image of the dried bats was unexpected, never thought I’d see them stacked so neatly 😊.
LOL I agree. The display made it even creepier 😊
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YUk! Mission accomplished! Loving that moon …
LOL, glad I creeped you out GF
Wonderfully creepy images, Tina. I was surprised that I had a few of these images, too in my files. Who knew?! I love that first shot with the lock. Definitely spooky.
Thanks Patti, have you hit Argentina in your travels? Buenos Aires is beautiful but the mountains are magnificent
Ah – a great creepy gallery, Tina! Gorgeous images and high creepy factor – those bats…uahhh. And the first one, the door, I would never touch it. The vulture silhouette is beautiful and so is the moon. Excellent quotes as usual!
Thanks A-C, a fun challenge! I agree, the bats really were creepy!!
Fun it is – but also a bit unsettling – I wonder how I am going to sleep this week…;-D
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A great series of photos, Tina, and really love the “Vulture’s Vision” shot ~ great lighting and such a perfect silhouette, creepy but also worthy of some respect. Also, your first shot reminds me a lot of me returning home after my travels 🙂 All the clean-up I will have to do for the next day. Cheers to a great Sunday ~
Thanks Randall. This week was more about the creepy factor than our finest photography efforts but I did like the effect of that vulture shot. LOL re the cleanup effort. Somehow I doubt that 😊
CREEPY CRUSTY CRITTERS!!! I’m not gonna be able to get this image out of my head!!!
This week’s challenge is terrifying as terrific are your images.
LOL thanks Ana. It was a moment pretty high on the creep factor scale
Very cool and creepy! The bats…. ugh.
Ugh indeed 😊 that was the goal!!
… like creepy. Sorry this comment is in two halves. Creepy smartphone!
LOL re your creepy smartphone Margaret. Thanks for stopping by
A wonderfully creepy collection from someone who, like me, doesn’t
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You have a great eye for the unusual and different!
Thanks Nora, I actually surprised myself on this one 😊
A huge WOW, to these images, Tina
Many thanks Cornelia, glad to hit the WOW factor!
Yep…..creepy obtained Tina 🙂
Super, thanks Brian 😊
The moon shot is amazing. Definitely not creepy. But the dried bats? Yuk!
I thought so too Jude, thanks!
The first is my favorite. The statue is pretty weird but not creepy. I’ve seen some pretty creepy things in Chinese markets/stores, though. 🤭😖😬
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Thanks Janet, that one really did creep me out. The stuff of nightmares
Um, I’d say those bats do it for me, with the Marquis in strong second! and I see a beautiful moon 🙂
Thanks Pam, the bat display was what got me! How does one choose the bat they want and why?!
Agree! There are all kinds of interesting things in Chinese markets.
“Interesting” indeed!
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These are cool shots, Tina! The locked up and the moon are pretty creepy and impressive captures.
Thanks Amy, this challenge ranks high on the need for creativity!
Excellent collection. Locked up I especially like. It makes my imagination run wild.
Thanks Rabirius- that one really was nightmarish
Creepy is not my favorite thing, but you certainly filled the bill! Really loved the moon…beautiful – not creepy!
Mine either Laurel. Had to stretch a bit for this one 😊
Sorry, posted wrong comment – you’ve posted some great creepy, Tina!,
Thank Sue. Kind of made me wonder about myself LOL
Teehee! 😄😄
Oooh, I’m not sure if I have anything really creepy, but I’ll take a look!