Ghost orb pictures are among the most popular evidence of hauntings, and orbs can be the easiest subjects for beginning ghost photographers. Some people seem to attract ghost orbs more than others. We’ve known ghost hunters who never see orbs in their photos, but they get great EVP… and vice versa. Those of us who…
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How to be a ghost hunter – advice from professionals.
How to Find Local Ghosts
Almost every city and town has ghost stories. Many have active hauntings. The biggest challenge for new ghost hunters is to find really haunted places. Look at the photo to the left. It doesn’t look especially haunted, does it? That’s a photo of the most haunted wing of one of America’s most haunted houses, The…
When to Go Ghost Hunting – Others’ Advice
When is the best time to go ghost hunting? WHAT OTHERS SAY “Historically, the most active for ghost phenomena are between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” says Tom Ogden in The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Ghosts and Hauntings. But, he notes that spirit behavior can happen at any time. In The Paranormal Investigators Handbook,…
Can Skeptics Scare Away Ghosts?
Some sites are so haunted, even hard-core skeptics have to admit that something odd is going on. But, in many cases, vocal skeptics can drive away ghosts. Remember that — if you believe in them — ghosts are basically people. What makes ghosts different is this: They don’t have bodies in this plane of existence….
Ghosts and Ghost Hunters – Stereotypes and Reality
Ghosts? Not everyone believes in them. Oh, many people are afraid of the dark. Others become edgy when they hear unexplained noises after dark. Let’s talk about fact and fiction, related to ghosts. These are the three main kinds of ghostly activity: Residual energy. Active hauntings. Poltergeists. Phrases may vary, but the concepts remain the…
Interview with a Pro – Jamie of Chicagoland Ghosts
Background: I’ve known Jamie for many years and respect his enthusiasm for ghost hunting, as well as his integrity as a researcher with a solid background in science. When I decided to add an interview section to this website, he was a logical choice for this, my first (2006) interview. Jamie’s popular Chicagoland Ghosts website…