Monday, March 28, 2011

Mysterious Misty Monday - Spooky Live Oaks

Cluster of Live Oak Trees, Daniel Island, SC  © Doug Hickok


A word of caution: do not read this story, it may cause nightmares.
(Ok, you can read it if you dare, but I warned you)


This eerie cluster of live oaks grows hauntingly at the edge of the Wando River, which you can not see at the moment for it is shrouded in mysterious mists. Do not linger here for long. A feeling of disquiet may creep upon you in this pale unpleasant place. Strange and unearthly sounds have been known to echo ominously from the dire woodlands here, their cause unspeakable, unthinkable, unimaginable. Wraithlike shapes fade in and out of the foreboding fog. They are fleeting movements glimpsed from the corner of the eye, raising the hair on one's skin. Fear grips the heart. One cannot breathe. 
One cannot reason.
But, nevertheless, the fearless photographer, his pulse racing, his camera shaking in hand, endures the shuddersome sounds and sinister sights. He tiptoes closer. He finds the angle he seeks. He snaps the shutter, and as quickly as his two feet can carry him, he runs away. 
Later, back in the car, he takes comfort in a peanut butter and  jelly sandwich. 
But wait... what is that... dreadful... sound?


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25 comments:

  1. Marie LCMarch 28, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I like very much these silhouettes forming a curtain on the stranger very beautiful black and white

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  2. Eyeliquor 2March 28, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Wow!
    Cool b&w!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Nice photo, it is true, scary a little bit.
    Are there werewolves too? :)

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  4. LauretteMarch 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    A beautiful b&w capture of these beautiful old oak trees. Scary indeed but still beautiful. Love your Misty Mondays.

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  5. brattcatMarch 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    It's probably a tooth cracking on a peanut shell left inadvertently in the peanut butter.

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  6. RobMarch 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Perfect haunting image! Next time bring a tripod. Not for photography use, but as protection fro the spooky fog.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    As I said before, I love B&W. This one especially, because of it's eeriness. You left us hanging on the story, what was the sound? I'm curious now.

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  8. franzMarch 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    an eerily attractive site, a very impressive and well-composed image, and words of warning one had better take to heart! ;-)) (thanks for your continued interest in my work and for your very encouraging comments, doug! this is much appreciated!)

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  9. Martina EgliMarch 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Fabulous monochrome - you really captured the eerie atmosphere!

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  10. HarryMarch 28, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    The image does evoke an air of mystery. I hope the dreaded noise was just the peanut bits in your crunchy peanut butter.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I like the group of trees and the wite background - very nice work
    http://krikis.aminus3.com

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  12. saverio otrantoMarch 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    interesting game, but my english is going even worst to understand all. but i like the shot

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  13. donMarch 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    The tree trunks provide us with an interesting pattern in almost silhouette form. Nice one.

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  14. theaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love that mysterious mood you captured here,very strong B&W!

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  15. OlegMarch 28, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    My first association is:
    quietly talking united family.

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  16. KalaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Beautiful mood in this photo and wonderfully done in monochrome.

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  17. FriedaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    You really captured the atmosphere very well...
    And you scared me - a little bit - with your story!

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  18. georgeMarch 28, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    And no camera shake - despite the terror!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    My dear son-in-law, don't you know the sucking
    sound of the "Fwamp Fing"?

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  20. London CallerMarch 28, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    What was that sound?!
    Was it a fart?
    I am lost... ;P

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  21. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Wow, spooky ;-)

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  22. LuizaMarch 29, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Very nice b/w!

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  23. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Such a great shot Doug! What I wouldn't do for a measure of your intrepidity. Very courageous.

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  24. Klaudia JMarch 30, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    great work, atmosphere ...

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  25. JarekOctober 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    I like.

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