One of our greatest pleasures lies in capturing on film the mysteries of crystal balls.  These eight examples are of favorite crystal balls within cabinets of curiosities, all located within ... well, many will recognize the location!  (Anyone who doesn't know but would like to should drop us a line, and we'll gladly reveal all.)  The first six of these photos were taken in near complete darkness, the balls themselves nearly undetectable by the naked eye.  On occasion we take portraits of crystal balls in the collections of seers and aficianados (or "buffs," as they might better be called).