Brown Lady Comparison Page

The left hand image shows correct exposure for the negative. The right hand image shows an intentionally darkened imaged. In viewing the image in this way it becomes evident that the ghostly effect is most likely caused by intense light from both the second story window and the camera flash. The flash is perhaps most evident against the chair-rail at the top of the stairs which gives the illusion of a head.

It is also important to notice that there is a double image on the negative. The fact that the stair rail does not line up is apparent. This problem may have been caused by either intentional double exposure or the hurried conditions in which the picture was taken. SF

  

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