The Tall Hunched Shoulder Shadow Person photo has been *DEBUNKED* (SEE ELITERO POST FOR MORE DETAILS).
Thanks to the keen eye and evaluation efforts of members elitero and DoNotBeAfraid. I must confess that in Mid-January I took a photo on the Rubio Woods path that was very similar to the comparison photo taken of the path and used by elitero and DoNotBeAfraid. I take responsibility for my error in judgment, as I didn’t post my mid-January path photo on the BGC web-site so members/lukers could review/examine for themselves. In my defense, I have reviewed all the postings and don’t see other people going back and posting retake photo’s.
In hind sight, I believe I made two errors: 1. When I analyzed my mid-January photo, I concentrated my efforts of review on the post image and compared it to the shadow person image. I shrugged off the similarities as coincidence, because the images were similar but still different. Furthermore, the snow vs. the foliage threw me off. Therefore, I deleted the mid-January photo from my camera. Unfortunately, I failed to truly examine the surrounding area similarities. In my defense, I am a relatively new member on the BGC web site. I have reviewed other posting and can't find anyone posting retake photo's on their postings.
2. My mid-January photo was taken on the path from the direction of someone leaving BGC. In the original photo I was certain that I took the photo on the path from the direction of someone walking towards the entrance of BGC. I truly do not remember turning around to take the photo I took of the now debunked tall hunched shouldered shadow person. Maybe these are signs of early stage Alzheimer's disease. Who knows? The three people who accompanied me can’t remember which direction I was facing when I snapped the photo (too much of a time lapse between then and now). Maybe they too are in the early Alzheimer's disease- joking.
I am a relative newcomer to Rubio Woods and the BGC. Therefore, I don’t have the landscape of Rubio Woods or BGC memorized. Nor do I have any knowledge about tree growth patterns along the path, as suggested in elitero’s debunking message. I never realized this info. would be required knowledge. I have not had the opportunity to pay much attention to the landscape or memorizing my surroundings when going to the Grove area. At this point, my main concerns when visiting at Rubio/ the Grove areas have been my footing in the snow and not tripping on fallen trees/limbs (the number of obstacles depends on what time of year you visit) . I can concentrate on memorizing the surrounding landscape when the weather improves. Besides my trips to the Grove area are limited, because I live in the vicinity of 355 & 88. Traveling to Rubio Woods and Bachelors Grove Cemetery is a hike for me.
The facts are: In no way have I intentionally or unintentionally tried to perpetrate a hoax or scam on the folks viewing the BGC web site, as suggested in eliteros debunking message. I really thought I had captured a great photo. The problem was not posting my mid-January photo. Other pertinent facts to consider: I have been successfully conducting paranormal research of five years, in 7/09 I had a near death experience and Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery is one of the most paranormally active areas in the Chicago area. Simply put, my experiences have prompted me to continue to learn more about the puzzle known as of life, try to come to grips with my future demise and try to gain a better understanding of the afterlife (if possible).
So, I will continue visiting Rubio Woods and the Bachelors Grove Cemetery because they are public and free spaces for all to enjoy. I’ll continue to take photos for my records and for friends/associates to view. Fact is folks, life is short so enjoy the time you have.
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Took this photo at BG on 11/1/09 (All St. Day). As we walked down the path, there was no one
else walking on path in front of us. I took random photos as we walked towards the cemetery.
Please let me know your thoughts on this photo.