Some people think these images are heaven-sent. “Photo proves that Jesus exists!” says one website, above an unconvincing picture of clouds. At the other end of the spectrum are people who think they’re completely random and meaningless. Others see many of them as hoaxes or the stuff of urban legend.
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Have you ever unexpectedly seen a picture in the shapes made by clouds, or a face in a pattern of dots? Some people have been taken by surprise by glimpsing the face of Jesus in wood grain, or a snowy field, or shadows.
In these pages we’re looking at some of these strange pictures and the stories behind them. Click and explore among the images on the left. If you know any other pictures or stories, email to let us know via the contact page.
Compiled and written by Simon Jenkins.
Categories: Creativity, Art & image,
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Jesus of Asparagus
Jesus in tree bark
Clouds form a crucifixion
Jesus in a star cluster
Jesus in a fence shadow
Jesus in snow patterns
Jesus in woodgrain
Jesus in the clouds
Jesus on cloth
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