This is where things get really strange.

When I found the old envelope that contained Max Blessing's journal, I also discovered four rolls of 35 mm film -- all black & white, all undeveloped.

The images were shot in very low lighting conditions and are quite blurry due to movement and long exposures. I have tried my best to enhance them using digital software, but, frankly, I had little to work with.

Here are 7 of the most intriguing.

To examine a larger version, click on each small photo.