Consider the possibilities. Republic Day falls on a Monday, Gandhi Jayanti on a Friday, Diwali on Thursday and Holi again on a Friday. "We are already eyeing the long weekend around January 26 for a trip to Shimla. I have taken leave in advance," said Abhinav Verma, an MNC executive.
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Happy New Year 2015
Consider the possibilities. Republic Day falls on a Monday, Gandhi Jayanti on a Friday, Diwali on Thursday and Holi again on a Friday. "We are already eyeing the long weekend around January 26 for a trip to Shimla. I have taken leave in advance," said Abhinav Verma, an MNC executive.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
India vs Australia Live Score: 2nd Test, Day 2 at Gabba
Day 1 Round-up: Murali Vijay made up for the disappointment of his 99 in the first Test on Australia tour with his fifth century on day one of the second as India bagged the honours by reaching 311 for 4 at stumps.
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The day ended seven overs short of the stipulated 90 due to Australia's slow over rate as Steven Smith made his Test captaincy debut but would have hoped for better results than just four wickets.
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OUT! Shaun Marsh falls to Umesh Yadav for 32. Third wicket for him. Australia 208/4
Fifty up for Steven Smith. He also becomes the first Australian since Greg Chappell to score a 50 plus score on captaincy debut.
Steven Smith hits two fours and a six off R Ashwin's over. Australia 179/3 after 40 overs.
Just one run came from the 36th over bowled by R Ashwin. The partnership between Smith and Marsh now is 28. Australia 149/3, trailing India by 259 runs.
End of over 32: Australia 142/3, trailing India by 266 runs; Steven Smith 19, Shaun Marsh 8.
R Ashwin to Shaun Marsh, four runs between extra cover and long off boundary. Australia 130/3 in 28 overs, trailing India by 278 runs.
Its time for tea-break. Australia 121/3 in 24.5 overs, trailing India by 287 runs. India get a crucial wicket.
OUT! Chris Rogers goes for 55. MS Dhoni takes a simple catch off Umesh Yadav. It is his second wicket of the match
R Ashwin to Chris Rogers, four run to third man boundary. And with that four, Rogers completes his sixth Test fifty. Australia 115/2 in 22 overs.
Another boundary. Third from the over. Steven Smith plays it to fine leg boundary to open his account.
OUT! Shane Watson goes for 25. Shikhar Dhawan takes a good catch off R Ashwin. Australia 98/2 in 19.4 overs, trailing India by 310 runs.
Varun Aaron is back into the attack. Starts the over with two dot balls followed by a boundary Chris Rogers to long-off boundary. Two runs off the nex ball followed by another boundary to long-off. Miss-field from Virat Kohli. 10 runs came from the over. Australia 91/1 in 17 overs, trailing India by 317 runs.
Four runs. Chris Rogers plays Umesh Yadav to long-off boundary. Australia 64/1 after 13 overs.
The fifth delivery of Umesh Yadav's last over was the fastest ball of the match. It was bowled at 147.8 kmph.
OUT! Umesh Yadav gets the breakthrough for India. David Warner is gone for 29. R Ashwin takes the catch. Australia 47/1 after 8.3 overs.
Four runs. What a shot! Umesh Yadav comes in as the first bowling change for India and Warner plays the first ball to cover boundary.
Warner getting another hundred here... #smackingem #differentlevel— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) December 18, 2014
Four more, straight down the ground from Warner. Third four of the over. And its a no ball.End of over 5: Australia 27/0 in reply to India's 408.
Four more. This time Warner plays Ishant to the cover region. Australia 14/0 after 3 overs.
Four runs. It was a wide delivery outside the off stump and Warner makes the most of it.
Ishant is getting some good bounce from the wicket. Three dot balls followed by a front-foot no ball. Rogers opens his account with a boundary square of the wicket. Australia 5/0 after 1 over.
Play resumes after the lunch break. Chris Rogers and David Warner are opening the innings for Australia. Ishant Sharma starts the first over.
Updated : 08:20
India all out for 408 in 109.4 overs. Josh Hazlewood takes five wickets on debut. And, its lunch-break at the Gabba.
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49.6 R Ashwin to Marsh, Fuller on middle, clipped through the on side for a single. 218/4
49.5 R Ashwin to Marsh, Shorter outside off, Marsh goes back and pushes it back down the wicket. 217/4
49.4 R Ashwin to Marsh, Fuller on off, Marsh comes forward and defends it. 217/4
49.3 R Ashwin to Marsh, Shortish on off, Marsh stays back and defends it. 217/4
49.2 R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter outside off, Marsh comes forward and defends it. 217/4
49.1 R Ashwin to Smith, Smith comes down and clips it through mid-wicket for a triple. 217/4
48.6 U Yadav to Marsh, Fuller outside off, Marsh lets it go through. 214/4
48.5 U Yadav to Marsh, Back of a length outside off, Marsh gets in line and defends it. 214/4
48.4 U Yadav to Marsh, Good length on off, Marsh tucks it towards the mid-wicket region. 214/4
48.3 U Yadav to Marsh, Slanted on a length but down the leg side, left alone by Marsh. 214/4
48.2 U Yadav to Marsh, Shorter but down the leg side as Marsh lets it go through. 214/4
48.1 U Yadav to Marsh, Shorter on middle, Marsh ducks under it. 214/4
DRINKS!
47.6 R Ashwin to Smith, Floated on off, Smith comes in line and defends it. 214/4
47.5 R Ashwin to Smith, Shorter outside off, Smith looks to go back and cut misses. The ball almost shaved the off stick. 214/4
47.4 R Ashwin to Marsh, Fuller on off, Marsh drives it down the ground for a single. 214/4
47.3 R Ashwin to M Marsh, FOUR! EDGED! Floated outside off, Marsh pushes at it and gets an outside edge past the first slip region for a boundary to get off the mark. 213/4
47.2 R Ashwin to Smith, Flatter on the pads, Smith clips it through mid-wicket for a single. 209/4
47.1 R Ashwin to Smith, Fuller on off, Smith turns it through the mid on region. 208/4
46.6 U Yadav to Marsh, Shorter length on middle, Marsh ducks under it. 208/4
MITCHELL MARSH is the new man in.
46.5 U Yadav to S Marsh, OUT! ASHWIN TAKES A STUNNER! On a length outside off, the ball bounces more, Marsh looks to go for the cut but ends up edging it towards the slip cordon. The ball flies quickly to Ashwin at first slip, who leaps up and takes a really good catch. Marsh does not make the drop catch count. 208/4
46.4 U Yadav to Marsh, Shorter on middle, Marsh ducks under it. 208/3
46.4 U Yadav to Marsh, Fuller outside off, left alone. A wide signaled. 208/3
46.3 U Yadav to Marsh, Shorter outside off, Marsh hammers it hard into the pads of Pujara at short leg. Pujara shows no emotions and remember, that was his knee. 207/3
46.2 U Yadav to Smith, Shorter on the body, Smith pulls it throgh square leg for a single. 207/3
46.1 U Yadav to Smith, Shorter length on middle and leg, lets it go through. 206/3
UMESH YADAV asked to come back for a bowl.
45.6 R Ashwin to Smith, Flatter on the pads, tucked past short leg for a single. 206/3
45.5 R Ashwin to Smith, Floated on middle, Smith comes forward and defends it. 205/3
45.4 R Ashwin to Smith, FOUR! Shot! Fuller outside off, Smith comes forward and drives it hard through covers for a majestic boundary. 205/3
45.3 R Ashwin to Smith, Tossed up on off, Smith comes forward and defends it. 201/3
45.2 R Ashwin to Smith, Smith slinks down and clips it through mid on for a couple. 201/3
45.1 R Ashwin to Smith, Floated on off, Smith comes forward and defends it. 199/3
44.6 Aaron to S Marsh, DROPPED! Shorter length on middle, Marsh is early into his pull. The ball skies up towards leg slip. Rahane gets under it but manages to drop it. Oh dear, that is a sitter and a really poor drop. Rahane called for it, went towards short fine to catch that one but managed to drop it. 199/3
44.5 V Aaron to Marsh, Bouncer! Shorter length, Marsh lets it go. 199/3
44.4 V Aaron to Marsh, Good length on off, Marsh defends it. 199/3
44.3 V Aaron to Smith, Smith turns one through the on side for a single. 199/3
44.2 V Aaron to Smith, Good length on off, Smith comes forward and defends it. 198/3
44.1 V Aaron to S Smith, Shorter length outside off, Smith looks to pull it through mid-wicket but pulls out of the shot. 198/3
43.6 R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up outside off, left alone by Marsh. 198/3
43.5 R Ashwin to Marsh, Floated on off, Marsh comes forward and defends it. 198/3
10th Test fifty for STEVEN SMITH!
43.4 R Ashwin to Smith, FIFTY! Shorter on off, Smith tucks it down to short fine leg for a single. 198/3
43.3 R Ashwin to Smith, Floated outside off, Smith looks to dance down and drives it off the edge back onto his pads. 197/3
43.2 R Ashwin to Smith, Fuller on off, Smith comes down and drives it back to the bowler. 197/3
43.1 R Ashwin to S Smith, FOUR! No Ash, screams Dhoni! Shorter outside off, Smith accepts the gift and cuts it through point for a boundary. He moves on to 49! 197/3
42.6 V Aaron to Marsh, Back of a length outside off, Marsh rides the bounce and taps it back down the wicket. 193/3
42.5 V Aaron to Marsh, Shorter length outside off, Marsh looks to drop his wrists and lets it go. The ball makes some noise as it goes through to the keeper. Not sure what was the noise there. 193/3
42.4 V Aaron to Marsh, Shorter length outside off, Marsh looks to drop his wrists and lets it go. The ball makes some noise as it goes through to the keeper. Not sure what was the noise there. 193/3
42.3 V Aaron to Marsh, Short again but down the leg side, Marsh lets it go. 193/3
42.2 V Aaron to Marsh, Bouncer! Shorter in length on middle, Marsh lets it go. 193/3
42.1 V Aaron to Smith, Good length on middle, Smith tucks it towards short fine leg for a single. 193/3
41.6 R Ashwin to Marsh, FOUR! Shorter on the pads, Marsh tucks it down towards fine leg. Aaron gives it a chase, tries to flick it back but the ball seems to be following him into the ropes. He puts out his hand to keep it in play and in the process touches the ropes for a boundary. 192/3
41.5 R Ashwin to Marsh, Flatter on the pads, Marsh is coming forward but is hit on his pads. The players appeal but the umpire says no. 188/3
41.4 R Ashwin to Marsh, Tossed up on middle, Marsh comes forward and defends it. 188/3
41.3 R Ashwin to Smith, Fuller on off, Smith comes down the wicket and drives it through mid off for a single. 188/3
41.2 R Ashwin to Marsh, Floated on off, Marsh comes forward to defend but is hit on his pads off the edge for a single. 187/3
41.1 R Ashwin to Marsh, Floated on off, Marsh comes forward and keeps it out. 186/3
40.6 V Aaron to Smith, FOUR! SHOT OF THE DAY! Fuller outside off, Smith comes forward and just drives it through extra cover for a boundary. That really sped off the bat. 186/3
40.5 V Aaron to Smith, Pitched up on off, Smith drives it through mid on. 182/3
40.4 V Aaron to Smith, Fuller on off, Smith keeps it out. 182/3
40.3 V Aaron to Smith, Smith comes forward and defends it. 182/3
40.2 V Aaron to Marsh, Marsh drops it towards covers for a single. 182/3
40.1 V Aaron to Marsh, Slanted down the leg side on a shorter length, Marsh ducks under it. 181/3
GATE 2015: Everything you need to know about and more
By: Cheshta Rajora
With Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2015 around the corner, here is a comprehensive guide on one of the most coveted and competitive exams of India.
1. WHAT is GATE?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination that tests analytical, comprehensive and basic understanding of a candidate in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Architecture/Technology and post-graduate level subjects in Science. The score secured by the candidate is used for admission into post-graduate programs (M.E, M.Tech, direct Ph.D) in Indian institutes for higher education with scholarships provided by Governmental agencies and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). The score is also used by Public and Private sector undertakings for their screening process. CLICK here to download GATE admit card
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination that tests analytical, comprehensive and basic understanding of a candidate in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Architecture/Technology and post-graduate level subjects in Science. The score secured by the candidate is used for admission into post-graduate programs (M.E, M.Tech, direct Ph.D) in Indian institutes for higher education with scholarships provided by Governmental agencies and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). The score is also used by Public and Private sector undertakings for their screening process. CLICK here to download GATE admit card
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven institutes of Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) – Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee – jointly administer, organise and conduct the GATE exam. GATE 2015 is conducted and organized by IIT Kanpur. Click here for examination schedule GATE 2015
2. WHY GATE?
Cudgeling brains over why to take up as competitive an exam as GATE? Reconsider and re-evaluate the following 6 points to know why you should give GATE.
Cudgeling brains over why to take up as competitive an exam as GATE? Reconsider and re-evaluate the following 6 points to know why you should give GATE.
a)One of the primary reasons for undertaking GATE is the scholarship that one can secure. Financial assistance during master’s programs and direct doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture, and doctoral programs in relevant branches of Science in institutes supported by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) or other Government agencies is possible only through GATE. In December 2014, the University Grants Commission and Ministry of Human Resources Development headed by Smriti Irani announced that the scholarship for GATE-qualified postgraduate students be increased by 55%, from Rs 8000 per month to Rs 12400 per month.
b)GATE qualified candidates are eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects- India’s largest government funded Research and Development (R&D) organization.
c) If you are one of the top rank holders in some GATE papers you are entitled to apply for Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship awarded by CSIR. And if you seek to apply for the post of a Scientist/Engineer, well, you need GATE qualification.
d) Owing to the quality of the exam, and its coveted reputation across India and now worldwide, you can use GATE not only to apply in India but also foreign universities.
e) GATE qualification is required for admission to post-graduate institutes. Some institutes also conduct their own screening tests and interviews, in which case a 70-30 break up is followed with GATE allotted 70% weightage and the rest to the institute’s score-card.
f) Now comes the most lucrative and attractive reason for not letting go of your prospective GATE Rank- employment in leading Public and Private sector undertakings in India. With more than 100,000 students applying for less than 1000 jobs, P&P sector undertakings now
have undertaken GATE as screening tool for recruiting engineers at entry level positions. 2. HOW GATE? Once you have made up your mind to take the plunge, let’s make it (sound) easier on how to give GATE from the point of filling the form to finally appearing for the big-Day. Brush up the following points to not miss out on any vital information before appearing for the exam. a) Application fee has been increased from Rs 1200 to Rs 1500 for general category, OBC male/other candidates, and Rs 750 for all female candidates and SC, ST male/other candidates. No application form is available for sale as the entire process is held online. Log in to the GATE official website (http://gate.iitk.ac.in/GATE2015/) to download the form, for payment of fees via net banking, debit/credit transactions, e-challan. Last date for application form for GATE 2015 has passed. b)Admit cards are available from 17th December 2014 onwards and candidates must note that admit cards are not sent via mail/post. They should be downloaded from the respective zonal GATE website. c) Candidates can apply for only one of the 22 papers listed in the GATE INFO BROCHURE or GATE website. The duration of exam is 3 hours which contains a total of 65 questions worth a maximum of 100 marks. From 2014 onward, examinations for all the 22 subjects will be conducted online via a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The online examination will contain a mix of multiple choice questions and numerical problems; some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate will be done using the “virtual screen” (i.e. on-screen) . At the end of the 3-hour window, the computer automatically closes the screen from further actions. d) One mark MCQ’s carry a negative marking of 1/3 of marks; two marks MCQ’s carry a negative marking of 2/3 marks; no negative marking for numerical answer type questions. e) Perplexed by preparation predicaments? Don’t worry, here’s your guide: *Students preparing for the exam should practice as many previous year papers as possible to brush up and strengthen their weaker areas and basics. *GATE preparation material works wonders for supplying candidates a comprehensive collection of vast data in one single booklet. Even though one should not reply solely on these, they are good to kick-start your preparation. * A period constant preparation for 3-4 months prior to the exam suffices well. * Notes are your elixir. Make notes to jot down the basic concepts (definitions, unit, dimension etc.) as well as necessary theories, formulae etc to not get caught in the labyrinth of vast syllabus two nights before the exam. *One month before the examination you should start revising the course as many times as possible. *Time management is central for any competitive exam. Time yourself while taking every single practice paper at home and beat your previous score to secure good rank. *Do not try to get hold of the entire syllabus prescribed by GATE. A selective preparation would be a very helpful concept and should be learned accurately. *Rote learning is simply futile; get your basics straight and you are (near to) ready for the exam. f) GATE online will be held at Forenoon: 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, Afternoon: 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM on 31st January, 1st, 7th, 8th and 14th February, 2015. 3. Where after GATE? With due preparation, strategy and practice, and ofcourse a good rank, a GATE score can secure you a seat in the following places: a) India’s top engineering, technology, science institutes like Indian Institute of Science, National Institutes of Technology, state universities like Bengal Engineering and Science University (recently converted to IIEST), Jadavpur University, Delhi Technological University, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Andhra University College of Engineering, Osmania University and PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh. b) Foreign universities like the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and technical universities in Germany for their Masters and Ph.D. programs, RWTH Aachen, which is a part of IDEA league and is in collaboration with Imperial College London. c) GATE rank is your entry-pass to coveted companies such as Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd., Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. 5. WHO can give GATE? Anybody with a: a) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs. b) Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs. c) Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year integrated Master?s degree programs (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology d) Candidates in the fourth or higher year of five-year integrated master’s degree programs or dual degree programs in Engineering/Technology. e) Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by iE(i), AMICE(i) by the institute of Civil Engineers (India)-iCE(i)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. -
20+ Sites Where You Can Embed Your YouTube Video to Get Thousands of More Views
Before starting your video marketing, you need to know you have numerous ways to promote your video. There are many options on the Internet to promote and distribute your online videos.
On the Internet there are many sites that allow you to embed your video so you can get extra promotion. One of the best is WonderHowTo.com. If you uploaded a “how to” video on a video site like Viddler, YouTube, Metacafe or any other video site that generates an embed code, you can use that code to and post to WonderHowto.com. By doing this your going to get hundreds of more view for your video.
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http://www.infectiousvideos.com/
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These sites syndicate your videos. In other words, it’s similar to article syndication but 10 times more effective.
Other Tips to For Your Video Marketing:
· Facebook, is the most popular website online and it can be an awesome option to host business videos. Why? Your target audience is probably on Facebook already. And you can tag Facebook friends and colleagues in videos also. This will send them a notification, encouraging them to watch and share your videos.
· Keep in mind that even though Facebook has over 901 millions users, Internet video sharing is not the focal point of Facebook. You will able to reach a wider audience with YouTube.
· The reason you can reach a much bigger audience by posting your videos with YouTube is that you reach iPhone and iPad users. And also benefit from YouTube search.
· Your videos get viral exposure and massive exposure with YouTube. YouTube is awesome for sharing valuable, useful content with your target audience because you have the potential to build a huge, devoted and loyal following!
· YouTube is an easy marketing strategy that any small business can use and it can be a critical component of the content you promote to attract people to you and your business
· People won’t be able to find your videos using Google.
Last but not least, You can also submit your videos to any of the Ning Communities online. These are social networking communities based on countless niche subjects. And they include every subject you can think of. These social communities have thousands of users and you can submit blog posts and articles to all of them. When you submit those articles and blog posts, they’ll show up on the front page of the Ning Community, which is immensely effective for promoting your business.
Very few marketers take advantage of these amazing resources. And it’s one of the easiest options available to get thousands of more views for your videos. This strategy is an asset for any online business.
On the Internet there are many sites that allow you to embed your video so you can get extra promotion. One of the best is WonderHowTo.com. If you uploaded a “how to” video on a video site like Viddler, YouTube, Metacafe or any other video site that generates an embed code, you can use that code to and post to WonderHowto.com. By doing this your going to get hundreds of more view for your video.
Below I listed numerous other sites on the Internet where you can also embed your video and get more views for your video:
Internet Sites You Can Embed Your YouTube Videos for Extra Promotion
http://www.flixya.com
http://www.spike.com
http://www.instructables.com
http://www.myspace.com
http://www.uvouch.com
http://www.magnify.net/sites/categories
http://www.ulinkx.com/
http://www.myvidster.com (Social Bookmarking for Videos)
http://www.gemzies.com/
http://www.infectiousvideos.com/
http://www.videosift.com
http://www.vewgle.com
http://www.tagged.com
http://www.wonderhowto.com
http://www.nowpublic.com
http://www.vodpod.com
Other popular sites include Viddler, Vimeo, DailyMotion, Blip.tv and Veoh.
These sites syndicate your videos. In other words, it’s similar to article syndication but 10 times more effective.
Other Tips to For Your Video Marketing:
· Facebook, is the most popular website online and it can be an awesome option to host business videos. Why? Your target audience is probably on Facebook already. And you can tag Facebook friends and colleagues in videos also. This will send them a notification, encouraging them to watch and share your videos.
· Keep in mind that even though Facebook has over 901 millions users, Internet video sharing is not the focal point of Facebook. You will able to reach a wider audience with YouTube.
· The reason you can reach a much bigger audience by posting your videos with YouTube is that you reach iPhone and iPad users. And also benefit from YouTube search.
· Your videos get viral exposure and massive exposure with YouTube. YouTube is awesome for sharing valuable, useful content with your target audience because you have the potential to build a huge, devoted and loyal following!
· YouTube is an easy marketing strategy that any small business can use and it can be a critical component of the content you promote to attract people to you and your business
· People won’t be able to find your videos using Google.
Last but not least, You can also submit your videos to any of the Ning Communities online. These are social networking communities based on countless niche subjects. And they include every subject you can think of. These social communities have thousands of users and you can submit blog posts and articles to all of them. When you submit those articles and blog posts, they’ll show up on the front page of the Ning Community, which is immensely effective for promoting your business.
Very few marketers take advantage of these amazing resources. And it’s one of the easiest options available to get thousands of more views for your videos. This strategy is an asset for any online business.
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
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Monday, 15 December 2014
The True Stories Behind 6 Famously Mysterious Photos
Though it may seem like it’s all cat memes and Beyonce GIFs, the internet is actually full of other photos – and even a few photographic mysteries waiting to be solved. To celebrate Halloween in our own way, we’ve dug into the stories behind six famously spooky images. Sure, we don’t need to know what’s going on in these eerie photographs for them to pack a more powerful punch, but taking a behind-the-scenes look is super-fun — not to mention educational for all you photography enthusiasts out there.
Getting a sneak peek into the unseen world of a timeless image is thrilling, so get into the Halloween spirit and check out the stories behind these six freaky photos.
1. The Phoenix Lights
Multiple landscape photos document The Phoenix Lights, a mysterious event in Arizona where thousands of people witnessed what was said to be a UFO hovering over Phoenix on March 13, 1997. Apparently, there were actually two light shows on that fated night — a group of bulbs attached to a seemingly solid unidentified flying object (aka a UFO) that passed over the city, and a triangular-shaped group of stationary lights, seen in the photo above. So, what’s really going on in this picture? The US Air Force claims the lights in the famous photograph are simply flares that were being used during a training exercise, which is largely believed to be true. Except by the UFO enthusiasts out there, of course….
2. The Solway Firth Spaceman
This picture was taken in 1964 by photographer Jim Templeton, who was trying to take a cute photo of his daughter in the English countryside. But you’ll notice that this little lady isn’t the only star of the picture — there appears to be a man wearing a spacesuit behind her, who Jim says most definitely wasn’t wandering around the hills that day. Apparently, Jim took three pictures of his daughter in a similar pose — and only the middle image featured the mystery man. The photo remains a mystery to this day, though oneexplanation could be that Tim’s wife’s over-exposed image happened to be caught in the background of the image, giving her a spaceman look. Either way, the photo itself is definitely real — Kodak even offered a reward to anyone who could prove it was fake!
3. The Brown Lady
Arguably one of the most famous “ghost” photos, this picture appeared in Country Living magazine and was shot by English photographer Captain Hubert C. Provand in 1936. The photo was widely accepted as an actual image of an ethereal being, and even has a great deal of mythology attached to it. However, modern skeptics have largely debunked the image as clearly a double-exposure.
4. The Loch Ness Monster
This picture of the Loch Ness Monster(aka “Surgeon’s Photograph”) is probably the most famous of Nessie sightings, but sadly it isn’t real. The image was initially attributed to Dr. Robert Wilson, who said he saw the monster and quickly snapped a few photos. However, the real story came out when a man named Christian Spurling admitted that he’d made Nessie out of a toy submarine and some wood. Turns out Mr. Spurling was the son-in-law of Marmaduke Wetherell, who wanted revenge on The Daily Mail after his own personal coverage of The Loch Ness Monster was debunked. Marmaduke and Spurling provided the photos to Dr. Wilson so he could get them into the public eye — but of course this giant hoax doesn’t mean the Loch Ness Monster doesn’t exist! Then again, pics or it didn’t happen.
5. Bigfoot
The world-famous image of Bigfoot is actually a still from a film shot by Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin, who claim they saw the ape-like creature up close and personal in California. Apparently, Bigfoot was about 25 feet tall and ran away from them, so they had to sprint after him (or her) to get their somewhat choppy video footage. The film quickly went the 70s version of viral, but it’s largely considered to be a hoax featuring a man in an ape suit. That being said, no one has categorically proven that Roger and Robert pulled a fast one on Bigfoot Believers — and the creature’s strange gait is the number one indicator that he’s something other than human.
6. Hook Island Sea Monster
If we’ve learned one thing from this series of photos it’s that there are all kinds of terrifying monsters lurking in innocent bodies of water, and The Hook Island Sea Monster appears to be one of them. This tadpole-like creature was spotted in 1964 by Robert Le Serrec and his family while they were boating around Stonehaven Bay, Hook Island. The gang took several images of the sea monster (which they estimated at 30 feet long –– horrifying!), and eventually went underwater to film before it opened its mouth and scared them off. The monster is believed to either be real (a completely terrifying possibility), or simply a strip of plastic sheeting that was weighed down by sand. Either way, we doubt many people are willing to swim in the waters of Hook Island.
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