Strange Pics I took...check em out..

Geri_Mars · 11-07-2008, 02:38 PM

This is the 1st time I have ever posted pictures of strange sightings....

The night before Halloween my husband Gary and I took our 3 yr old along with Garys young cousin Linzi (who looks after Becky now and again)..to go and see the fireworks display in the city were we live (Craigavon) ...the fireworks display go on every year at Craigavon Lakes

Anyhoo...Here are some of the strange orbs I caught on camera that night...and I assure you, they are not fake. If anyone can detect if a photo is real or not will find these photos are REAL

Take a look at these...They were take mins BEFORE the firework display took off...(guess I was just bored waiting so I took pics lol)

Spot the Orbs..!I have no idea as to what the red blotches are on the top left hand corner of this picture...there were no lights there..because you cant see the same red blotches on the following shot of the same area...!!!

Same spot moments later...look towards the edge of the bank..

This next one is clear..and much bigger!
Its a photo of my little girl Becky walking up towards me and right behind her is Linzi...but what is right beside linzi is huge!!

Once again these aren't fake..feel free to examine them

Tecnos · 11-07-2008, 11:56 PM

You'll find that the 'orb' next to your neice, is actually about 4 inches from your camera lens.
________
easy vape review

Geri_Mars · 11-08-2008, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnos

You'll find that the 'orb' next to your neice, is actually about 4 inches from your camera lens.

Actually no.not trying to be sarky here but.... how on earth can you tell how far away my lens was? by looking at pics that I zoomed in to make them stand out????

All the pics you see are close ups of the original photos...I had to make them look closer to allow you to see what I caught on camera

And if you wish to think the 3rd was due to my lens...how about the other 2? both same areas moments apart....and we were watching the fireworks on the top of a bank...all pics where distant...If I posted up 10 more pics or if you like the rest...could you explain how only 3 out of 30 had them? same areas, same lighting, settings....go figure!!!

Another thing I noticed was....out of the 30 odd pictures I had taken that night...clicking away in the SAME areas....those orbs weren’t to be seen

I didn't believe in orbs until my camera picked up on them.....I used to own this crappy 3 Megapixel Digital camera..and never ever picked up on orbs...

I wouldn't post up anything that could be so easily explained..what's the point?

.I can tell the difference between something that is a result of a camera lens / flash..and what is seen in those photos....especially when all the others where taken that same night...same area...didn’t have a single orb....that's what made it all the more strange to me....I still have the shots on my camera..to show others...and when you see it on the actual camera..you cant fake it....

Not saying you are calling them fake...but if you saw all the other shots..you may see what I mean...plus I had the camera set on night settings not using full strength of flash...

Tecnos · 11-08-2008, 01:33 AM

Actually no.not trying to be sarky here but.... how on earth can you tell how far away my lens was? by looking at pics that I zoomed in to make them stand out????

Well, not being sarkie with my reply: It's my bread and butter to know such things.

Can it be proved?
YES! Just take your digital camera (for fast results) outside and throw some dust out in from of the lens and presto, multiple orbs will appear in the picture! Note; the dust has to be within 4 inches of the lens to appear as orbs in the photo. You can also take a spray bottle to simulate humidity and spray directly out in from of the lens. Result will once again be multiple orbs.

The above diagram is a representation of how dust in front of the camera lens appears orb-like when a flash is used. "B" represents how light travels through the camera lens, and "A" represents the focal point of the lens, or the point objects need to be past in order to be in focus. As you can see, there are dust particles closer to the lens than point A, therefore the dust will appear out-of-focus, as seen in Diagram 2. When the flash fires (Diagram 1), light is reflected off the dust, back into the camera lens, causing the dust to be illuminated. Because of the angle of the flash and the camera lens, the closer the flash is to the lens, the more prone it will be to dust orbs. The same applies for using nightshot video cameras, the IR light reflects off the out-of-focus dust, causing them to look like "orbs" or plasmoids.

Point "P" represents the distance the dust particles are away from the camera lens, and "A" again represents the camera lens's inverted focal point (the point that an object must be past to be in-focus). This diagram shows how dust particles become out of focus as they get closer to the camera lens.

I'm sorry Geri_Mars but it's a fact.....

But if you don't wish to take my word for it:

From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_orbs

The term orb describes unexpected, typically circular artifacts in photographs. Sometimes the artifact leaves a trail, indicating motion.

The technical photographic term for the occurrence of orbs, especially pronounced in modern ultra-compact cameras, is backscatter, orb backscatter or near-camera reflection.

Causation

Due to the size limitations of the modern compact and ultra-compact cameras, especially digital cameras, the distance between the lens and the built-in flash has decreased, thereby decreasing the angle of light reflection to the lens and increasing the likelihood of light reflection off normally sub-visible particles. Hence, the orb artifact is commonplace with small digital or film camera photographs.

The orb artifact can result from reflection of light off solid particles (e.g., dust, pollen), liquid particles (water droplets - especially rain) or other foreign material within the camera lens.

The image artifacts usually appear as either white or semi-transparent circles, though may also occur with whole or partial color spectrums, purple fringing or other chromatic aberration. With rain droplets, an image may capture light passing through the droplet creating a small rainbow effect.

Underwater photographers notice the effect also, which occurs for the same reason as above-water photographic artifacts. Sand, small sea life or other particles close to the lens, invisible to the diver, reflect light from the flash causing the orb artifact in the image. A strobe flash, which distances the flash from the lens, eliminates the artifacts.

And I didn't for a second think you were being sarky.... You either know of the phenomenon or not. But now you do...

http://www.prairieghosts.com/trouble.html
http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/ghost-photos.html
http://www.ghoststudy.com/main/fakepageorbs.html
http://www.ghostgadgets.com/_knowledge/orbs.html
________
NX650

holeg2212 · 11-09-2008, 12:23 PM

I would be convinced if u were taking photos of a graveyard at night with no street lights of any kind in the vicinity .... and a glowing orb showed up on the photo. but the fact you were photographing FIRE WORKS... Kinda makes me seconds guess and tripple guess...
Geri_Mars are you sure this just isnt some wishful thinking?

Geri_Mars · 11-11-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holeg2212

I would be convinced if u were taking photos of a graveyard at night with no street lights of any kind in the vicinity .... and a glowing orb showed up on the photo. but the fact you were photographing FIRE WORKS... Kinda makes me seconds guess and tripple guess...
Geri_Mars are you sure this just isnt some wishful thinking?

NOT WISHFUL THINKING..good lord NO...I dont wish to ever see anything like it...my life was great when I wasnt aware of anything paranormal...WHY?? because it is depressing...I dont want to see anything that is not real that I cant touch ect...

I stated above in a previous post....those pics were taken BEFORE the fireworks display began...actually taken a good 15 mins before...I took the pics before hand because I was bored

I can show you the rest when the fireworks were going on and you will not find a single orb..not one

Why would I make this up? <-- I know you didnt say so,,...but seriously I have no reason to kid about this

I will present you the rest of the pics when the fireworks did start....the aboe pics are mins before...please trust me....

Geri_Mars · 11-11-2008, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnos

[B]

I'm sorry Geri_Mars but it's a fact.....

But if you don't wish to take my word for it:

And I didn't for a second think you were being sarky.... You either know of the phenomenon or not. But now you do...

(note I cut out post due to it's length)

WOW..thats a lot of info to read and because I wish to believe that there is no such thing as orbs..I dont like to see them or anyhting like them...I WILL read up on what you have just posted

You went to some trouble to help me understand...for that reason and that alone...I am KEEN to go through it all

I will report back on all that i have went through and take this further

THANK YOU SO MUCH....and I am glad you didn't think I was sarky...LOL

Talisyn · 11-11-2008, 08:24 AM

The orb thing is an odd one the 3rd pic looks like a droplet of water on the lens as it lacks the "solid" look of most orbs. The problem with a photo is it lacks the movement that sets a orb apart from dust also, when you get the dust orbs you generally get lots of them in a single frame and not just a single anomaly.

Geri_Mars · 11-11-2008, 08:58 AM

What I don't get is how - if the dust orb is just 4 inches from my lens...then how come more where pictured looking further back?!?

Talisyn · 11-11-2008, 09:17 AM

Based on that theory i'd say smaller particles of dust.

11-07-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
Geri_Mars Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 275	Strange Pics I took...check em out.. This is the 1st time I have ever posted pictures of strange sightings.... The night before Halloween my husband Gary and I took our 3 yr old along with Garys young cousin Linzi (who looks after Becky now and again)..to go and see the fireworks display in the city were we live (Craigavon) ...the fireworks display go on every year at Craigavon Lakes Anyhoo...Here are some of the strange orbs I caught on camera that night...and I assure you, they are not fake. If anyone can detect if a photo is real or not will find these photos are REAL Take a look at these...They were take mins BEFORE the firework display took off...(guess I was just bored waiting so I took pics lol) Spot the Orbs..!I have no idea as to what the red blotches are on the top left hand corner of this picture...there were no lights there..because you cant see the same red blotches on the following shot of the same area...!!! Same spot moments later...look towards the edge of the bank.. This next one is clear..and much bigger! Its a photo of my little girl Becky walking up towards me and right behind her is Linzi...but what is right beside linzi is huge!! Once again these aren't fake..feel free to examine them Last edited by Geri_Mars; 11-07-2008 at 02:40 PM.

11-07-2008, 11:56 PM	#2
Tecnos Investigator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 417	You'll find that the 'orb' next to your neice, is actually about 4 inches from your camera lens. ________ easy vape review Last edited by Tecnos; 01-19-2011 at 07:03 AM.

11-08-2008, 01:33 AM	#4
Tecnos Investigator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 417	Actually no.not trying to be sarky here but.... how on earth can you tell how far away my lens was? by looking at pics that I zoomed in to make them stand out???? Well, not being sarkie with my reply: It's my bread and butter to know such things. Can it be proved? YES! Just take your digital camera (for fast results) outside and throw some dust out in from of the lens and presto, multiple orbs will appear in the picture! Note; the dust has to be within 4 inches of the lens to appear as orbs in the photo. You can also take a spray bottle to simulate humidity and spray directly out in from of the lens. Result will once again be multiple orbs. The above diagram is a representation of how dust in front of the camera lens appears orb-like when a flash is used. "B" represents how light travels through the camera lens, and "A" represents the focal point of the lens, or the point objects need to be past in order to be in focus. As you can see, there are dust particles closer to the lens than point A, therefore the dust will appear out-of-focus, as seen in Diagram 2. When the flash fires (Diagram 1), light is reflected off the dust, back into the camera lens, causing the dust to be illuminated. Because of the angle of the flash and the camera lens, the closer the flash is to the lens, the more prone it will be to dust orbs. The same applies for using nightshot video cameras, the IR light reflects off the out-of-focus dust, causing them to look like "orbs" or plasmoids. Point "P" represents the distance the dust particles are away from the camera lens, and "A" again represents the camera lens's inverted focal point (the point that an object must be past to be in-focus). This diagram shows how dust particles become out of focus as they get closer to the camera lens. I'm sorry Geri_Mars but it's a fact..... But if you don't wish to take my word for it: From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_orbs The term orb describes unexpected, typically circular artifacts in photographs. Sometimes the artifact leaves a trail, indicating motion. The technical photographic term for the occurrence of orbs, especially pronounced in modern ultra-compact cameras, is backscatter, orb backscatter or near-camera reflection. Causation Due to the size limitations of the modern compact and ultra-compact cameras, especially digital cameras, the distance between the lens and the built-in flash has decreased, thereby decreasing the angle of light reflection to the lens and increasing the likelihood of light reflection off normally sub-visible particles. Hence, the orb artifact is commonplace with small digital or film camera photographs. The orb artifact can result from reflection of light off solid particles (e.g., dust, pollen), liquid particles (water droplets - especially rain) or other foreign material within the camera lens. The image artifacts usually appear as either white or semi-transparent circles, though may also occur with whole or partial color spectrums, purple fringing or other chromatic aberration. With rain droplets, an image may capture light passing through the droplet creating a small rainbow effect. Underwater photographers notice the effect also, which occurs for the same reason as above-water photographic artifacts. Sand, small sea life or other particles close to the lens, invisible to the diver, reflect light from the flash causing the orb artifact in the image. A strobe flash, which distances the flash from the lens, eliminates the artifacts. And I didn't for a second think you were being sarky.... You either know of the phenomenon or not. But now you do... http://www.prairieghosts.com/trouble.html http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/ghost-photos.html http://www.ghoststudy.com/main/fakepageorbs.html http://www.ghostgadgets.com/_knowledge/orbs.html ________ NX650 Last edited by Tecnos; 01-19-2011 at 07:03 AM.

11-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#5
holeg2212 Investigator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Australia Capitol City 'Perth' Posts: 443	I would be convinced if u were taking photos of a graveyard at night with no street lights of any kind in the vicinity .... and a glowing orb showed up on the photo. but the fact you were photographing FIRE WORKS... Kinda makes me seconds guess and tripple guess... Geri_Mars are you sure this just isnt some wishful thinking? __________________ All evil needs to succeed. Is for the good to stand by and do nothing.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#8
Talisyn Investigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 191	The orb thing is an odd one the 3rd pic looks like a droplet of water on the lens as it lacks the "solid" look of most orbs. The problem with a photo is it lacks the movement that sets a orb apart from dust also, when you get the dust orbs you generally get lots of them in a single frame and not just a single anomaly.

11-11-2008, 08:58 AM	#9
Geri_Mars Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southpark Posts: 275	What I don't get is how - if the dust orb is just 4 inches from my lens...then how come more where pictured looking further back?!?

11-11-2008, 09:17 AM	#10
Talisyn Investigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 191	Based on that theory i'd say smaller particles of dust.