Ignis Factuus, in traditional folklore, known as "foolish fire" or for better terms, Will-O -The Wisp, Corpse Candle, Jack-O-Lantern, or Friar's Lantern. It is described as a ghostly, white ball of light that floats above ground with unknown origins. These balls of light are seen at night or twilight, usually over bogs, swamps, and marshes. Sometimes they have been seen in the foliage and bushes on a mountainside as well. It resembles a flickering light or a lamp that is sometimes seen to recede once approached.
Here is a example:
Your challenge this week is to create your own Ingus Factuus of eerie, lights floating mysteriously in your background of choice.
I was a Tour Guide for the U.S. Ghost Tour Adventures in Gatlinburg, TN. Here are a few of my photos taken at the Ogle's Cemetary in Galinburg showing these eerie lights.
This is me!! Waiting for the tour to begin!!
These pictures were taken at the old Church in Gatlinburg.
When these pictures were enlarged, this is what I saw at the window with the four panes. I also saw the mist or "spot" on the roof. I have no idea what that is on the window!
Notice the yellow glow in the left window. The bright light was an outside light in the corner.
On this particular night, I only had 2 women on the tour. There were no men present and yet, I caught a male figure in this picture strolling through the graveyard. There is, however, a young man buried in the graveyard that was accidentally killed on the elevator at the famous Space Needle. Could that male presence be him??? Did I catch a "real ghost' on camera? You be the judge!
And finally, my creation for the The,me: Ignis Factuus!
Thank you for joining in on the Challenge this week! Cannot wait to see what spooky creations you will make!!
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