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24-SEP-2005

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Louisville, Kentucky

This is an Infrared photo of the main entrance to Waverly Hills Sanitorium in Louisville, Kentucky. The hospital served as a Turberculosis center in the early 1900's and there were several (30,000) deaths. Rumor has it that many of the spirits still remain and I've seen things first hand that justify it. It was also used in 2001 on the hit TV show World's Scariest Places. Since October is the Halloween season I thought that this entry suits the theme and this is my twisted representation of windows and/or doorways/openings of life ... or should I say ... restless death?

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Guest 04-Oct-2005 13:13
I've been there before when it's even creepier but in order take this shot ... in the middle of the day ... partly cloudy ... with about 1200 visitors during a paranormal convention (sigh) ... yeah IR was the way to go and the place is simply an old favorite of mine. I may not get high marks this time around but I wanted to do something to show respect and admiration of a local haunt for the Halloween season. Thanks for enjoying and your comments!
Guest 03-Oct-2005 23:16
Very pretty moody moody. IR HUH? COOL! :)
Helen Betts03-Oct-2005 22:37
I agree with Jesus, the IR really gives it an eerie feeling. Nice work. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges03-Oct-2005 21:40
The IR contributes to create the haunted atmosphere. Well seen. Jesus