Malta Ghost
The Story
Hi Jason,
Someone directed me to your website recently and I have thoroughly enjoyed the
collection of ghost videos and pictures.
I have one that a friend sent to me many years ago, and to my knowledge no one
has analyzed it or put it in the news. A friend of mine was on vacation in Malta
and took this picture of the birds and ruins. Only after getting it developed
did we notice the figure on the left side of the middle pillar. There is some
debate as to whether it is a woman in period dress or a Moorish soldier with a
beard.
I have had this picture for about 10 years now, and have always wondered about
it.
Let me know what you think or what you find out!
Thanks,
Crystal
Analysis
Ruling
out any photoshopping tricks, I have to say that this picture intrigues me.
While I'm not about to say that is a genuine ghost, I have to say that it has
all the hallmarks of a classic ghost photo - ethereal, creepy, and sad in a way.
The first thing that I should point out from a skeptic's point of view is that
the figure in question is the exact same color as the concrete pillars around
it. This leads me to believe that it could be some sort of statue or a rock
formation that, from a certain angle, looks like a person.
I would be remiss, however, to point that out and not also point out the fact
that the figure, if it is indeed related to the pillars, does not show the same
weathering pattern as the others with the discoloration at the base of the
pillars.
If this is an illusion or genuine ghost, I cannot say but it is enough to raise
questions in both directions. I've requested more information from Crystal about
this area in Malta so I can be sure what I'm looking at, but as it stands now --
very interesting.
UPDATE: It appears this isn't a ghost at all.
Hi Jason
I can shed some light on this one.
This is actually a language school in Pembroke in Malta, just outside Paceville.
The "ghost" is in fact a statue of Christ.
thanks
gareth
If anyone can provide me with a photo of this statue, we'll officially call this suspect shot a fake.
Conclusion
Probably just a statue.
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