Gee, It's kind of Spooky!

When I was in Plymouth, UK almost a month ago, I went on a walk around town. This particular day I set out later than usual.
As I turned around to come back home dusk began falling and the dark settled in more quickly than I expected. The familiar shapes of houses, and the street lighting along the road became transformed by shadow into objects I've never seen before. I thought to myself, I may have strayed into the bad end of town...oh, that's really, really, really scary. But luckily the house where I  stayed was too close to a busy road so the best thing to do was to hasten home.
Everything looks so different in the dusk. The scenery becomes more profound, charming and enchanting.
Everything took on a spooky aspect against the setting sun and dimming light.
It was purely magical.
Yes, I did have a scary experience, but I was lucky enough to take some good (to my mind) photos. That walk at dusk certainly paid off! xx
Cattedown, Plymouth, UK.

93 comments:

  1. Everything looks so surreal. My art teacher will only take photos before 8:00 AM and after 5:00 PM. He's a nut about lighting. He would love yours.
    Sandra

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  2. What an interesting array of photos! I like the effects you've captured in your night photos.

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  3. Super great pictures,
    Greetings Crissi

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  4. The night-shots are not easy to photograph without a tripod

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  5. interesting Betty, although it looks like you may have strayed into Devonport ie. the bad end of town.

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  6. Anonymous9:15 AM

    light and dark can really change everything...amazing photos dear friend :)

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  7. So pretty! And so different from the normal daytime shots usually posted on sites.

    I love sunsets and dusk.

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  8. That IS spooky, but looks like an adventure!

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  9. Awesome pics Betty and some of them are quite spooky!

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  10. I love dusk and these are such beautiful shots!!!

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  11. Τι ωραίες φωτογραφίες!!
    καλησπέρα!!

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  12. Wonderful pictures my friend but I do hope you weren't out ALONE after dark in that place - spooky is right! HA! xoxoxo

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  13. There is something eerily gothic about these photos. I love it! :)

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  14. Thank you for your visit and wonderful comments on my blog!

    Interesting photos of this neighborhood!

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  15. It truly is an entirely different world at night. I like the night and always have...
    Nice pics Betty!

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  16. I like these night shots are well framed and the moonlight is spectacular! The night knows everything! saludo

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  17. Oh, those pictures are a bit spooky, and I wouldn't like to be in there. But, they are beautiful photos.

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  18. spooky they are, and i would not want to be walking in any of these photos alone or even with someone, but they make great photos, pretty lights. now you can add a witch here and a ghost there and be ready for All Hallows Eve.

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  19. haha, trac! truth be told...i was all alone in that place, but the house where i was staying in was too close to a busy road when darkness fell over there!

    very spooky indeed! :)

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  20. Bonitas tomas nocturnas, saludos...

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  21. Great shots, Betty, and, yes, it does look spooky! But sometimes that's part of the fun!

    Sylvia

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  22. Great set of photos ... dusk has some magical affect on photography.

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  23. Thank you for nice sharing,I wish you succes all activities,with my best wishes.

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  24. I have heard that some streets in England are dangerous.But there are and worse elsewhere.Have a nice week!

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  25. How down does the moon come .. eew.. in New Delhi its up on the head almost. its spooky no doubt.

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  26. How down does the moon come .. eew.. in New Delhi its up on the head almost. its spooky no doubt.

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  27. Spooky but magial, I say!
    Kiss
    BShell

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  28. I'm sorry you had a scary experience in the dusk and dark, but you certainly got some beautiful pictures.

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  29. Yes, night time shots can be magical and you've captured magic here - even though it was a little spooky.

    Nice shots, Betty ! I hope your week is less spooky. ;-)

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  30. Back in '81, I saw An American Werewolf in London. There are lingering emotions from that movie that your photos stirred up. I hope these triggers don't impede tonight's sleep. (shiver)

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  31. It seems a nice place to live

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  32. It seems a nice place to live

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  33. Night seems to come alive, and movement seems everywhere.

    Wonderful post and pics, and pleased you were safe.

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  34. I like it but it is very hard to take night pictures.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  35. Everything looks differently depending on the light you have .. Play of light and shadow, the mystery of the night.
    A good number of good pictures acompañda.
    Greetings .-

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  36. Oooooh, that one looks like a spooky castle. I love them all!

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  37. Yes, you scared me. Not that it takes a lot...!

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  38. david, you're right! obviously i have had strayed into the devonport...

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  39. You've managed to extract a precious and mysterious nocturnal images. Perhaps the fear inspired you. Nice pictures.

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  40. you faced down the dragon
    and were rewarded (we all were :-)
    with this treasure that thrilled me!


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  41. Those pictures really are magical Betty. You're a brave woman for stopping to take them. I especially like the 5th and 6th ones.
    Hugs to you,
    xoRobyn

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  42. you are a professional photographer: D
    q like your work

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  43. Wonderful shots Betty! They do have a little spookiness to them.

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  44. That could have been a dangerous situation Betty. Please be careful! :) xoxo

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  45. It is a drastic change when the sun goes down. If we're out late the familiar can become strange.

    The moon and street lights combine to make some spooky scenes.

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  46. Looks like the place is deserted..

    I'd feel spookiness too if i was there alone..

    lucky you had your cam toplay with to forget the feeling.

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  47. Tienes toda la razón, la noche es muy especial para hacer fotos, y las fotografías nocturnas encierran esa mezcla perfecta de belleza y misterio. Tu Post, con estas magníficas fotografías, así lo demuestra.
    Me gusta tu blog, te sigo
    Gracias por pasar y comentar en FOTOS QUE IMPORTAN.
    Cordiales saludos

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  48. Anonymous4:02 AM

    Wonderful pics!

    Looks like you were chasing the dusk!;)

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  49. Scary or not, dear Betty...
    you had enough time to take these
    wonderful pictures!
    Brave girl!!!!!
    Hugs

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  50. What an awesome adventure!

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  51. Very cool photos Betty! I think some of them would make terrific book jacket photos. You have a great eye!

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  52. Anonymous6:17 AM

    I love these pictures!!
    I would love to go there and take some night photos of that place.
    It looks really spooky!

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  53. The darkness does indeed bring on an unsettled feeling. All those shadows...

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  54. Very cool nighttime shots! They do look kind of spooky!

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  55. What great images and so seasonal. I think some of these would make great book covers, so atmospheric, I love them.

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  56. I like the moon with the silhouette of the stacks.

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  57. -siids, you're too kind!
    thanks!!

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  58. These are wonderful images Betty!
    I cannot tell you the number of times I've set out on a walk, planning to be back well before dark, and then going off here and there, suddenly realizing it's completely dark, and I REALLY don't want to be where I've ended up! :-)

    Thank you so much for sharing these at The Creative Exchange this week.

    Have a great day!

    lisa.

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  59. I am surprised to realize I haven't done this for a while, but I rather like walking after nightfall whether in a city or around a quiet small town; or even in the country, or the woods and wilds, when there is a smooth road or trail to walk.

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  60. spooky indeed. my fave has to be the last one.

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  61. Lovely night shots and, yes, some do look a bit spooky!

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  62. First off, glad you made it home okay. You just never know nowadays, right?

    I agree! Spooky shots!

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  63. Awesome photos. You remind me of my time over there and have me missing it!

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  64. I love these shots - it's very true that dusk makes things look very different. I've been a couple of places I shouldn't, but being a somewhat oversized guy I just stand up straight and I've been lucky so far!

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  65. Anonymous9:52 PM

    What amazing shots! I agree - in the dark, everything looks different and spookier.

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  68. Anonymous8:02 AM

    What a scary experience and thank GOD you made it home safely! =)

    Happy week

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  69. Betty, thanks for stopping by DeepRootsAtHome.com I love your photos of the moon and the clouds. I too am working at my photography, but at 60, I am facing a big learning curve :) We were in England for 2 weeks before we went to Switzerland. Do you live in the UK? I wrote a post about Oxford last week!! We loved it there.
    Blessings!

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  70. some do look spooky but all lovely night shots. i especially like the second one and the with light trails. Everything looks so different in the dark...
    Thanks for your visit and comment.

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  72. A few of those photos look like paintings!

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  73. A very nice series of "spooky" photos. :)

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  74. Hi
    Thanks for the kind comments you left on my blog AURA OF PAST SHADOWS recently.

    I am the same as you as I like to keep post production photographic adjustments to a minimum...

    You have a great blog here....I am surprised that I have not found it before.

    I have linked up as a follower and will certainly be visiting again...

    -Trevor

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  75. Your night time pictures are charming, I sure enjoyed looking at them. Thanks!

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  76. Great pictures! We follow you!
    Greetings from Greece!

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  77. SPOOKY! Great pics though!! That moon was beautiful!

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  78. Anonymous8:07 PM

    It can be a bit scary after dark, especially in a strange place. But a great opportunity to do just what you did. I love night photography and I enjoyed yours very much. Glad you made it home safe.

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  79. Glad you are alright, the last one feels the safest ...

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  80. Anonymous2:04 AM

    Dangerous is Plymouth at night.

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  81. They are spooky shots. I'm glad you kept safe.

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  82. Wonderful photos, never been there so thanks for sharing!

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  83. rick, thanks for the link.:)


    me, i think plymouth is quite intriguing at night!

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  84. I love Plymouth!

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  85. lovely picture :)
    i love night photos <3

    thanks for dropping by and the comment :)

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  87. oh, the spirit of autumn....thanks for dropping by!

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