The photo on the left was submitted to the Angels and Ghosts website by a contributor named Miya and became that site's Ghost Photo of the Month for February 2006.
It depicts the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and seems to show a strange, unexplained light anomaly in front of the home where King spent the first 12 years of his life.
The home, located 501 Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Georgia, was originally built in 1895. In 1909, the pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church bought the property and moved his family in. Rev. Adam Daniel Williams, along with his wife, Jennie Celeste, raised their young daughter, Alberta Christine, in the home.
On November 25, 1926, Alberta Christine married Michael Luther King. She and her new husband continued to live in the family home, raising three children there, including Martin Luther King, Jr., originally named Michael Luther King, who was born in 1929. The family stayed in the home until the deaths of both Williams and his wife.
Today, the home is part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Guided tours are available of the home, free of charge, and from what I can tell there are no ghost stories or paranormal activity associated with the home itself, despite several documented deaths occurring in the house. At least, there are no published reports of a haunting. So, what could this anomaly be? Is it simply a camera malfunction? A reflection? Or did the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. reach out to a visiting family?
Theresa's Note: I personally don't think this photo is indicative of paranormal activity. There are a number of natural explanations that could account for the light anomaly, including the photo being taken through glass, such as car window, or it being a reflection from taking a photo of the original photo. There's also a noticeable finger or other object that creeped in front of the lens; the rest of the light anomaly may also be something physical that got too close to the lens, such as fiber or plant fluff. Either way, its a fun picture of an important subject matter...I just don't think it's paranormal. But, if you disagree, let me know why in the comments. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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