October Challenge, 2010: SPOOKY

Posted on by
"Go into the light" by T Hall

"Go into the light" by T Hall

For the October Challenge, we will be shooting and posting one photo each day on the theme “Spooky”. There are a lot of ways to get a spooky effect in a photo, and the idea of what is spooky to you is somewhat subjective. Feel free to experiment with different techniques and have fun! Here are some suggestions:

  • Take advantage of atmospheric effects, such as fog
  • Try light painting to give an unnatural appearance to the scene
  • Shoot a cemetery at night
  • Use double exposures or long exposures to capture ghostly, transparent people and movement
  • Use lighting that shows the suggestion of a human figure, but does not reveal any details

If  you need some ideas, you can search Flickr for spooky, or check out the Spooky and eerie, creepy or spooky places groups.

"Untitled" by Leanne Surfleet

"Untitled" by Leanne Surfleet

When you post your daily photo, be sure to submit it to the Photochallenge.org Flickr Group Pool, and tag it with “octoberchallenge2010″. This monthly challenge is in addition to the 2010 Challenge. You can participate in both challenges at once.

"Death Awaits" by Mr Magoo ICU

"Death Awaits" by Mr Magoo ICU

Now retrieving an image set.

Compact Binoculars for Adults and Kids, HD Mini Portable Outdoor Binoculars Children, Pocket Lightweight Folding for Bird Watching, Hunting, Concert, Theater, Opera, Traveling, Tourism, Shows
4.2 out of 5 stars(600)
$8.99 (as of 27 April 2025 12:08 GMT -04:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

Now retrieving an image set.

Mini Monocular Telescope Focusing Optical Binoculars Waterproof and Non-Slip Monoculars for Adults, Black
3.5 out of 5 stars(15)

Now retrieving the price.

(as of 27 April 2025 12:08 GMT -04:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)

About Steve Troletti

I'm a Location Scout, Editorial, Nature, Wildlife and Environmental Photographer based in Malibu, California. I specialize in Nature and Urban Nature photography including Infrared Landscapes. The Bulk of my work takes place in the Los Angeles, California area, Greater Montreal Region, Canada, Switzerland, France and Varese in Northern Italy. Ethical wildlife photography is the main priority and focus of my work. A minimum disturbance of the animals, their habitat and the environment is my top priority. This applies as much to total wilderness areas as it does to urban nature environments. Ongoing education of environmental issues and building awareness for the protection of wildlife and wilderness areas around the world is what drives me to document the beauty that surrounds us.