I was gobsmacked when I printed off the photos, said Mr Done

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The discussion centers around a surprising photograph taken by steeplejacks, which features a ghostly figure in a steeple. Foreman Barry Done expressed his astonishment upon printing the photos, highlighting the unexpected nature of the snapshot. The incident has raised concerns among council officials, making it a significant topic during their Monday morning meeting. The photograph may be a result of a double exposure or a reflection, leading to speculation about its authenticity.

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“I was gobsmacked when I printed off the photos,” said Mr Done

:smile: That is a funny sentence.

...But when steeplejacks zoomed into get a photograph of the birds’ nest, they ended up with an unexpected snapshot.

Foreman Barry Done says the digital snap shows a ghostly figure hovering in the steeple – and the find has worried council bosses so much it was the hot topic at their Monday morning meeting.[continued]
http://www.halifaxtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=700&ArticleID=971894
 
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I take a lot of photos. That is a classic self portrait in a mirror pose. The camera is in the upper hand, and the lower hand is pushing the button to take the picture. It is either a double exposure, or there was a piece of glass present that acted as a mirror, the taker of the picture just felt so jazzed to come up with controversy, that he or she is forgetting that it is a self portrait, or the portrait of someone that was goofing around with the camera before the shoot.
 


Wow, that is definitely unexpected! I can understand why Mr. Done was gobsmacked when he printed off the photos. It must have been quite a shock to see a ghostly figure in the steeple. I can imagine that this has caused quite a stir among council bosses. It's not every day that something like this happens. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops. Thank you for sharing this intriguing story.