This Photograph of the Virgin Mary
has been in my keeping for at least twenty seven years.
It is the only "ghost" photo I have ever seen that I cannot explain.
This is not a reflection from a light bulb or shiny object (an "orb"),
nor is it an object like the camera strap
or a finger in front of the lens (an "ectoplasm").
It is a clear, recognizable image.
It could be produced by a technician making a double exposure in the lab
but not by an elderly lady taking a picture of a child.
Another point to ponder is that the reflection (If that's what it is.)
appears closer and more detailed than the statue.

This is the original print of a snapshot taken by a friend of my mother's
I actually don't know who it was.
An examination of the back of the snapshot reveals a stamp that
shows it was printed by Kodak in Sept. 1978.

You can see the child at the bottom and the statue of the Virgin Mary above.
Why you see a larger reversed image of the Holy Mother I do not know.
It was given to me to reproduce so that all my mother's friends could have a copy
Since they considered it evidence of an appearance of the Blessed Virgin..

Because I am involved with Ghost stories of New England
and have ghost photos of my own
I have been meaning to present it on my web page for several years now.
If you have an explanation I'd like to hear it.

If you like it feel free to download it.

By the way. In case you are wondering why
I include this picture on Dracula's Castle's web page.
Are you familiar with the line from the movie?

"On this night, Madame, the doors, they are barred, and to the Virgin we pray."