They Come Back ...

For this week's Sunday Challenge, which had the theme of hands.

After a few weeks of nearly having the door slam shut on me I thought I'd try and sneak in first this time around.

Given how dark the actual shot it is, you might want to view large on black for best effect ... that's if you dare!

Oh,and yes, in case you're wondering ... it is a real hand!

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63 comments - The latest ones

Valfal ^club

Freaky! I have to say that you captured the moment perfectly ;-)
Well done, Paul!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

Thanks Val, just don't ask how I did it! ;)

9 years ago.

PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

brrr... gives me the creeps... can't sleep for sure

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

Oh come on, pull your big boys pants up buttercup! ;)

9 years ago.

PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

I tried, still awake...

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia ^club

hey.. that's my line!

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen ^club

you better get the scotch out!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Shuttering Yukon

Sorry, couldn't resist it! ;)

9 years ago.

Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

You have to bury them much deeper than that!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Bruce Dean (Puchinpa… ^club

I did, I did, but like I say "they come back" - lol! ;)

9 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

a fright just before going to sleep :O

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Yes, I guess my choice of time to post wasn't so great after all Wierd! ;)

9 years ago.

Gillian Everett ^club

Creepy, unique low key!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Gillian Everett ^club

Thanks for that Gillian ... I think! ;)

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon

looks like you been replacing the engine in the jetta!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Shuttering Yukon

No, not me Wendi, it's just that the dirt gets underneath their nails when they try to dig themselves back out! ;)

9 years ago.

Pam J ^club

NNNNNNNNNNoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

YYYYYYYYYYYeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssss! ;)

9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.

Taormina

Good job

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Taormina

Not really Katja, I mean if I'd done the job properly first time around they wouldn't have been able to reach the surface! ;)

9 years ago.

Taormina has replied to autofantasia ^club

: )) .... okay... next time

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Taormina

Not sure about that ... they just don't stay dead! ;)

9 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Oh you are sneaky this week, Paul!!

Goodness gracious this is quite scary!! Brilliant, Doc. :D (i have to wonder how you did this....)

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Yes, no chance of that door smacking me in the ass this time Karen! ;)

As for how I did it, I was wondering when someone might ask. Not sure I should say though as it might incriminate me! ;)

9 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia ^club

right oh - the door didn't hit you in the ass this week
how's it feel to be early?!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Shuttering Yukon

Very satisfying ... you should try it some day! ;)

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia ^club

lol.. ok, game on!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Shuttering Yukon

9 years ago.

H C

This looks really scary . Very well done.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to H C

Thanks for the positive feedback Harriet! :)

9 years ago.

Jan

Very creepy indeed. Not sure I want to know how you did it !

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Jan

Creepy is what I was aiming for Jan so I'm happy with that! :)

As for how I did it ... probably best you don't ask! ;)

9 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

If I ever visit the UK, I think I'll steer clear of Northallerton! ;-DD

Great scary work, I also thought immediately "Thriller"! ;-DD

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

No need to worry Dida. It's a lovely little market town ... you just need to watch where you go of an evening! ;)

9 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Well, I see - could be the beginning of a horror story ..."once in a lovely little market town"... ;-DD

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Great idea Dida ... you write it and I'll supply the cover shot! ;)

9 years ago.

Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Good advice to see this on black! =) Wonderful details there!

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Sami Serola (inactiv… ^club

Thanks for the kind comments Sami and for checking it out on black! :)

9 years ago.

Amazingstoker

daringly edited to near oblivion, and it works for it, quite the menacing image. Makes me think of someone trying to claw their way out from a grave

9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

Glad you think my gamble on the editing paid! :)

And I love the reference to it reminding you of someone clawing their way out from a grave as that was exactly the scenario I was trying to depict! :)

9 years ago.

Amazingstoker has replied to autofantasia ^club

take a look at this (it took place a few hundred metres from my previous house, and the graveyard is a great photo spot)
hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/content/true-and-terrible-tale-mrs-blunden-basingstoke

9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

I so wish I hadn't read that! :(

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to autofantasia ^club

chickin shit! That was awesome, but the poor woman!

9 years ago.

Shuttering Yukon has replied to Amazingstoker

that was a cool story
thanks.

9 years ago.

Esther ^club

Very creative and eerie as hell.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks Esther ... glad you found it so! :)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click

Well that is indeed spooky, creepy and frightening ... wonderful job with the processing to get your message across Paul. It does make one shudder, especially when seen big on black. lol

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Ha, glad it spooked you a little bit there Chris and thanks for checking it out on black! :)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia ^club

Spooked me a little bit? NO it spooked me a big bit! lol

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Sorry Chris, but that's so funny! ;)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia ^club

Well Paul, I didn't think I spooked that easily but you got me good with this one! lol

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Clickity Click

Maybe I should have kept it back for Halloween! ;)

9 years ago.

Clickity Click has replied to autofantasia ^club

Oh I am sure you will come up with something equally spooky for Halloween Paul. :) lol

9 years ago.

.t.a.o.n.

well done !

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to .t.a.o.n.

Thanks Rob! :)

9 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Wow spooky out +++++++++++++ Great shot Well done and yes brilliant on Black and large. Well done Paul Regards Tess

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thanks for checking it out Tess and for the kind comments! :)

9 years ago.

Coco

Very spooky and well done. I had to turn my screen up really high but glad I did (or am I?) tee hee.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Coco

Yes, I guess the low key approach can be challenging especially if you're lucky enough to be getting some sunshine! ;)

Glad you managed to view it anyway and that you liked it, if like is the right choice of words for this type of image - lol! ;)

9 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Stunning work.
Congrats on Explore.

9 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks! :)

9 years ago.

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