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What are the balls of transparent
What are the balls of transparent light we find in photos taken in
allegedly haunted locations? No one has the true answer to this
question yet but one day researchers may be able to tell us. Since
the advent of digital cameras, there has been fierce debate about
the authenticity of orbs. They are circular blobs that appear on
photographs taken on both digital and 35mm cameras. The first Orb
photographs were taken in cemeteries in the early 1990s, by
American paranormal researchers. They believed orbs were the souls
of the dead hovering over their gravestones. Orbs were then
photographed in haunted locations suggesting that it was a form of
energy associated with the paranormal. One of the leading theories
concerning what orbs are is that they are not the beginning
manifestations of spirits at all. The orb is the energy being
transferred from a source (i.e. power lines, heat energy,
batteries, people, etc) to the spirit so they can manifest. This
may not be a conscious action on the part of the spirit but a
natural way for them to get their energy. This would explain why
the orbs are round balls. According to the laws of Physics energy
being transferred in that way would assume a natural shape of a
sphere. This theory can also be tied into the EMF readings we get
during spirit activity.
On a normal investigation there are about ten people using ten different cameras, 35mm and digital, using many speeds and brands of film. They all get their films developed at separate places. Let's say half of these investigators get some orb photos. Are these water spots or dirt on the lens? That would mean that five people all had similar dirt on their lens and all five did not clean their lens either. Are these orbs film processing errors? Those using 35mm cameras all had their film developed in different locations and used different film so that is very unlikely. The digital cameras can't have film processing errors. Some people feel that the orbs showing on pictures taken with a digital camera are an error in the digital processing of the image. When that error does occur in digital photos, the objects tend to be square in nature, not round and they cannot be semi-transparent. The pixel behind would have to be corrupted too. What about dust and dirt being stirred up? Can that be the cause of the orbs? If that were the case, one could assume that in cases where a series of pictures were taken at the same location there would be no photos without orbs on them. We know that some people have taken a series of pictures at a location at the same time and had some pictures without orbs present. We find that most orb photos do not appear in consecutive photos. All photographers present should get orbs if it is dust being stirred up also.
These are just a few things for the sceptics to think of when they are condemning an orb photo as a fake and something for investigators to consider when checking their photos for positives. For no apparent reason orbs have appeared from time to time in pictures with the only logical explanation being that they had been caused by reflective light from sun, camera flash or dust and moisture particles present in the atmosphere under certain conditions. Rarely did anyone perceive them to be paranormal in nature but there was no way to either prove or disprove it. Additionally, orbs could never be counted on to present themselves on a regular basis as they only manifest themselves when least expected. It seemed like a losing battle for the believers. With the advent of the digital camera it soon became possible to photograph within the parameters of the infrared spectrum. In so doing the phenomenon of the orb exploded and they began to appear on a relatively constant basis. The attention of the more adventurous photographer could now be directed toward a study of this entirely new field and possibly connecting the orb phenomenon to the paranormal. Even today with the incredible amount of orbs being photographed sceptics still say that they are the result of light refraction, photographic trickery or moisture and dust and therefore can never be authenticated. With the many photographers now photographing orbs it is an accepted fact that these are but a small part of a multitude of other paranormal entities and they do indeed exist in a parallel world or fourth dimension along side our own. There is a plethora of orbs of all shapes and sizes throughout this dimension and the most incredible fact to have been uncovered so far is that these orbs are indeed extremely intelligent life forms. Under the proper conditions it is even possible to communicate with them via mental telepathy and have them respond in return.
Some argue that at times orbs act just as humans act. Some researcher’s claim that taking photographs in grave yards will not show many orbs. This is because spirits have a tendency to return to where they were in life. If someone built a place, lived there most of their lives and/or died there then no matter who owns after them it would still belong to the original occupant. Some have claimed that even if the ‘haunted’ place were burned or destroyed it would continue to exist and be the residence for that particular spirit forever. It has been known that photographs taken in empty fields appear to show orbs. Upon investigation the researchers learn that a building once stood in the fields where the photographs were taken.
Old Indian legends tell how spirits of their ancestors can come back into this world to visit but only if they take on the form of an animal. In photos taken at Indian burial grounds, some researchers have captured giant orbs and the faces and forms of wolves, foxes, cats, raccoons and other assorted creatures. Some people are adamant that giant orbs are nothing more than a reflection of light from the camera’s flash bouncing off a nearby object and entering the camera lens. The proof that these giant orbs cannot be reflections, are those photographs where objects, such as trees, appear in front of part of the orbs.
In many pictures of orbs, there are a percentage of them that do not fall into the same category as the others. Spirit orbs appear to be of the same structure as a living cell being comprised of an outer shell and an inner nucleus. The ones that do not fall into this category appear as bright white objects. Many will be photographed moving about at a rapid rate of speed so much so, that they will appear as meteors with a tail. Some orbs have been photographed in the immediate vicinity of crop circles. During the 1990’s, using a low end digital camera could have produced photographs of orbs when actually it was the camera’s low resolution and low pixel count that had produced them. There has never been any evidence to suggest that orbs are in any way related to ghosts. Yes, they have often turned up in photos that are taken at haunted locations but they could turn up literally everywhere. For many years it was taken as fact that orbs are paranormal activity but then various researchers began to provide evidence that orbs are not what they seem. A group of English investigators showed that, depending on the camera, you would have different structured and coloured orbs. They also proved that moisture and dust in the air caused similar effects. Tests were undertaken with various substances including sand, dust and moisture. The results proved that the thousands of orb photographs could be easily explained away. The manufacturers began to take note of the issues caused by orbs and recent digital cameras are now fitted with an orb-free filter, proving beyond a doubt that orbs were little more than a technical glitch. Orb photos are the most commonly seen in ghost photos. You will probably see more photos on the Internet of these "mysterious" balls of light than anywhere else. While genuine photographs of paranormal lights exist, they are not as common as people think. The reason for this is that it’s very hard to photograph something at the same time you are observing it but it has been done a number of times over the years by some researchers
A typical photograph of an orb is usually taken in an allegedly haunted place and somewhere within the photo is a hovering, round ball. Some of these orbs appear to be giving off light, while others appear to be transparent. It should be noted that orbs were very rare before digital cameras became common. In the early days of low-cost, cheap digital cameras some researchers proposed that digital cameras are superior for orb photography. Since they were producing more orb photos, this was technically true. The digital imaging chip is very different from traditional film photography and was far inferior until recent times. Some of the earlier, low-end digital cameras were made with CMOS chips and they would create "noise" in low-light photographs producing light anomalies that would be mistaken for "orbs". It seemed that when they were used in darkness, or near darkness, the resulting images were plagued with spots that appeared white, or light coloured where the digital pixels had not all filled in. These cameras were creating "orbs" yet they had no paranormal source at all.
The most common “orb” photos are merely refractions of light on the camera lens. This occurs when the camera flash bounces back from something reflective in the range of the camera. When this happens, it creates a perfectly round ball of light that appears to be within the parameters of the photo but is actually just an image on the lens itself. Many people often mistake
these "orbs" for genuine evidence of ghosts. Most “orb” photos occur when the camera flash is used. Some of the photographers will insist that their flash was not on. The automatic exposure control on any standard 35 mm camera uses fill flash in all but the brightest light. “Orbs” don’t have to have a camera flash to be created. They can also be caused by bright lights in the area where a photo is being taken by angles of light and by artificial lighting. Are lights and camera flashes the only thing that can cause “orbs” to appearOther objects that end up in front of the camera lens can be mistaken for paranormal images. These include dust, moisture, pollen, insects, snow, rain, hair, ash and scores of other semi-microscopic particles. In a great many cases, the camera flash reflects on the surface of one of these particles and it seems to “glow” as we might expect a ghostly image to. If one was to use substances like salt, flour or dust, throw it into the air and take a photo with a digital camera, the photograph is likely to show what many have been calling “orbs”.
THE LAST WORD ON “ORBS”
So, should we discount all “orb” photos? No not at all. There are genuine, paranormal images that appear and which are sometimes captured on film. Over the years, researchers have photographed visible lights and have witnessed a number of them that could not be photographed because they moved too quickly. These visible lights are a semi-common phenomenon but whether or not they signal the presence of ghosts is still open to debate. Some argue they are something paranormal in nature and should be studied further as people them have done for some time.
So what are Orbs?
Honestly, we can't say for sure! There are a few different theories about them. Below is mentioned all of the possible theories that we are aware of to date:
Orb Theory 1
The most popular belief suggests that an orb is a spirit's "default" form so to speak. In this theory it is thought that perhaps an orb is the spirit's most efficient form, which requires the least amount of energy.
Orb Theory 2
This theory suggests that a spirit may be capable of splitting itself up into several orbs which all go out and collect energy then reassemble themselves into one.
Orb Theory 3
Theory 3 is very similar to theory 2, only the theory suggests that if the spirit itself does not actually divide itself up into several orbs, maybe the orbs are a form of energy that the spirit is able to either omit from itself or it is an undiscovered from of earthly energy that the spirit is able to manipulate in order to collect energy for itself.
The Unanimous Spirit Energy Theory
One theory that many paranormal investigators share is that spirits thrive, or "feed", on energy. It is believed that when spirit's energy levels are at higher levels, stronger and more manifestations occur. It is also believed by some that when a spirit has gathered enough energy, it can manifest in other forms, such as ectoplasm and apparitions. These forms of manifestation require a greater amount of energy accumulation/expenditure for a spirit to manifest into these forms.
Orb Theory 4
Certain paranormal investigators that put more focus on aliens and UFO's than ghosts suggest that orbs are not ghosts at all but are alien beings.
Orb Theory 5
In relation to "Theory 5", some UFO investigators think that if orbs are not alien beings they may be a way for aliens to spy on humans here on earth and transmit data back to them.
Orb Theory 6
One theory suggests that orbs are not paranormal at all but are an intelligent, undiscovered life form or energy. To believe in any one of these theories can be seen to be presumptuous and it would amount to nothing more than speculation. We have not seen any solid evidence to support any of these theories and as far as we can be aware, neither has any other paranormal investigation group. A great many researchers would argue that theories 1, 2 and 3 are the most worthy of consideration. There are very few known facts about ghosts but many have learned and witnessed quite a few things about orbs. Some have collected enough supportive evidence that they believe they can state a few new things as facts. Based on evidence given by paranormal researchers, these are some of the facts they claim are indeed facts.
• Though bugs can have a slight resemblance to orbs on video, many researchers are mistaking orbs for bugs on video and even calling them dust when they are indeed orbs.
• Orbs are definitely intelligent.
• Orbs are definitely more active in haunted locations.
• Orbs can definitely penetrate solid surfaces and objects.
• Orbs can definitely appear and disappear in thin air.
• Sometimes orbs can be more "ribbon - like" than round in appearance when they are in motion and when a camera's flash reflects off of them they will appear to be round.
• Orbs can definitely be seen in real time with infrared night vision and not only on the playback.
• Orbs can definitely be seen with the naked eye sometimes.
• Not only paranormal orbs will have a bright outer nucleus in photos. Most of the time dust and moisture will as well.
Some possible hypotheses about orbs Here are some hypotheses and questions about orbs based on information gathered by numerous researchers.
• Orbs appear to respond to things that are said and sometimes to instructions given to them.
• Orbs appear to be more active in haunted locations that have a nearby energy source, such as power lines. Does this mean that orbs are created by energy emitted from these energy sources and are therefore not of paranormal origin.
• Orbs appear to spend a lot of time within the walls of indoor locations. Could this be because it allows them to stay closer to a structure's electrical wiring/outlets in order to gather energy? Does this mean, once again, that orbs are created by energy emitted from electrical wiring or electrical outlets?
• Orbs seem to stay close to (if not directly within) tombstones and sometimes the actual graves at cemetery locations.
Based on much research by many different research teams, a vast majority firmly believes that photographs showing orbs may now be considered false positive. Until now, the only orb photographs ever even considered to be possible evidence are any of the following:
• Coloured orbs - (Blue, red, green, purple, yellow, etc)
• Bright opaque orbs
• Orbs in motion
• Orbs with vivid facial features within them
• Orbs that appear to be behind an object in the distance
• Orbs can definitely appear and disappear in thin air.
• Orbs that were captured at the exact time of a supportive strange occurrence (temperature fluctuations, EMF fluctuations, EVP's, noises, etc). Which Of The Above Types Of Orbs Are Paranormal Orbs? Based on the research conducted and the evidence gathered, none of the above are paranormal orbs. They can all be explained by what is occurring in the environment where the photographs are taken.
On a normal investigation there are about ten people using ten different cameras, 35mm and digital, using many speeds and brands of film. They all get their films developed at separate places. Let's say half of these investigators get some orb photos. Are these water spots or dirt on the lens? That would mean that five people all had similar dirt on their lens and all five did not clean their lens either. Are these orbs film processing errors? Those using 35mm cameras all had their film developed in different locations and used different film so that is very unlikely. The digital cameras can't have film processing errors. Some people feel that the orbs showing on pictures taken with a digital camera are an error in the digital processing of the image. When that error does occur in digital photos, the objects tend to be square in nature, not round and they cannot be semi-transparent. The pixel behind would have to be corrupted too. What about dust and dirt being stirred up? Can that be the cause of the orbs? If that were the case, one could assume that in cases where a series of pictures were taken at the same location there would be no photos without orbs on them. We know that some people have taken a series of pictures at a location at the same time and had some pictures without orbs present. We find that most orb photos do not appear in consecutive photos. All photographers present should get orbs if it is dust being stirred up also.
These are just a few things for the sceptics to think of when they are condemning an orb photo as a fake and something for investigators to consider when checking their photos for positives. For no apparent reason orbs have appeared from time to time in pictures with the only logical explanation being that they had been caused by reflective light from sun, camera flash or dust and moisture particles present in the atmosphere under certain conditions. Rarely did anyone perceive them to be paranormal in nature but there was no way to either prove or disprove it. Additionally, orbs could never be counted on to present themselves on a regular basis as they only manifest themselves when least expected. It seemed like a losing battle for the believers. With the advent of the digital camera it soon became possible to photograph within the parameters of the infrared spectrum. In so doing the phenomenon of the orb exploded and they began to appear on a relatively constant basis. The attention of the more adventurous photographer could now be directed toward a study of this entirely new field and possibly connecting the orb phenomenon to the paranormal. Even today with the incredible amount of orbs being photographed sceptics still say that they are the result of light refraction, photographic trickery or moisture and dust and therefore can never be authenticated. With the many photographers now photographing orbs it is an accepted fact that these are but a small part of a multitude of other paranormal entities and they do indeed exist in a parallel world or fourth dimension along side our own. There is a plethora of orbs of all shapes and sizes throughout this dimension and the most incredible fact to have been uncovered so far is that these orbs are indeed extremely intelligent life forms. Under the proper conditions it is even possible to communicate with them via mental telepathy and have them respond in return.
Some argue that at times orbs act just as humans act. Some researcher’s claim that taking photographs in grave yards will not show many orbs. This is because spirits have a tendency to return to where they were in life. If someone built a place, lived there most of their lives and/or died there then no matter who owns after them it would still belong to the original occupant. Some have claimed that even if the ‘haunted’ place were burned or destroyed it would continue to exist and be the residence for that particular spirit forever. It has been known that photographs taken in empty fields appear to show orbs. Upon investigation the researchers learn that a building once stood in the fields where the photographs were taken.
Old Indian legends tell how spirits of their ancestors can come back into this world to visit but only if they take on the form of an animal. In photos taken at Indian burial grounds, some researchers have captured giant orbs and the faces and forms of wolves, foxes, cats, raccoons and other assorted creatures. Some people are adamant that giant orbs are nothing more than a reflection of light from the camera’s flash bouncing off a nearby object and entering the camera lens. The proof that these giant orbs cannot be reflections, are those photographs where objects, such as trees, appear in front of part of the orbs.
In many pictures of orbs, there are a percentage of them that do not fall into the same category as the others. Spirit orbs appear to be of the same structure as a living cell being comprised of an outer shell and an inner nucleus. The ones that do not fall into this category appear as bright white objects. Many will be photographed moving about at a rapid rate of speed so much so, that they will appear as meteors with a tail. Some orbs have been photographed in the immediate vicinity of crop circles. During the 1990’s, using a low end digital camera could have produced photographs of orbs when actually it was the camera’s low resolution and low pixel count that had produced them. There has never been any evidence to suggest that orbs are in any way related to ghosts. Yes, they have often turned up in photos that are taken at haunted locations but they could turn up literally everywhere. For many years it was taken as fact that orbs are paranormal activity but then various researchers began to provide evidence that orbs are not what they seem. A group of English investigators showed that, depending on the camera, you would have different structured and coloured orbs. They also proved that moisture and dust in the air caused similar effects. Tests were undertaken with various substances including sand, dust and moisture. The results proved that the thousands of orb photographs could be easily explained away. The manufacturers began to take note of the issues caused by orbs and recent digital cameras are now fitted with an orb-free filter, proving beyond a doubt that orbs were little more than a technical glitch. Orb photos are the most commonly seen in ghost photos. You will probably see more photos on the Internet of these "mysterious" balls of light than anywhere else. While genuine photographs of paranormal lights exist, they are not as common as people think. The reason for this is that it’s very hard to photograph something at the same time you are observing it but it has been done a number of times over the years by some researchers
A typical photograph of an orb is usually taken in an allegedly haunted place and somewhere within the photo is a hovering, round ball. Some of these orbs appear to be giving off light, while others appear to be transparent. It should be noted that orbs were very rare before digital cameras became common. In the early days of low-cost, cheap digital cameras some researchers proposed that digital cameras are superior for orb photography. Since they were producing more orb photos, this was technically true. The digital imaging chip is very different from traditional film photography and was far inferior until recent times. Some of the earlier, low-end digital cameras were made with CMOS chips and they would create "noise" in low-light photographs producing light anomalies that would be mistaken for "orbs". It seemed that when they were used in darkness, or near darkness, the resulting images were plagued with spots that appeared white, or light coloured where the digital pixels had not all filled in. These cameras were creating "orbs" yet they had no paranormal source at all.
The most common “orb” photos are merely refractions of light on the camera lens. This occurs when the camera flash bounces back from something reflective in the range of the camera. When this happens, it creates a perfectly round ball of light that appears to be within the parameters of the photo but is actually just an image on the lens itself. Many people often mistake
these "orbs" for genuine evidence of ghosts. Most “orb” photos occur when the camera flash is used. Some of the photographers will insist that their flash was not on. The automatic exposure control on any standard 35 mm camera uses fill flash in all but the brightest light. “Orbs” don’t have to have a camera flash to be created. They can also be caused by bright lights in the area where a photo is being taken by angles of light and by artificial lighting. Are lights and camera flashes the only thing that can cause “orbs” to appearOther objects that end up in front of the camera lens can be mistaken for paranormal images. These include dust, moisture, pollen, insects, snow, rain, hair, ash and scores of other semi-microscopic particles. In a great many cases, the camera flash reflects on the surface of one of these particles and it seems to “glow” as we might expect a ghostly image to. If one was to use substances like salt, flour or dust, throw it into the air and take a photo with a digital camera, the photograph is likely to show what many have been calling “orbs”.
THE LAST WORD ON “ORBS”
So, should we discount all “orb” photos? No not at all. There are genuine, paranormal images that appear and which are sometimes captured on film. Over the years, researchers have photographed visible lights and have witnessed a number of them that could not be photographed because they moved too quickly. These visible lights are a semi-common phenomenon but whether or not they signal the presence of ghosts is still open to debate. Some argue they are something paranormal in nature and should be studied further as people them have done for some time.
So what are Orbs?
Honestly, we can't say for sure! There are a few different theories about them. Below is mentioned all of the possible theories that we are aware of to date:
Orb Theory 1
The most popular belief suggests that an orb is a spirit's "default" form so to speak. In this theory it is thought that perhaps an orb is the spirit's most efficient form, which requires the least amount of energy.
Orb Theory 2
This theory suggests that a spirit may be capable of splitting itself up into several orbs which all go out and collect energy then reassemble themselves into one.
Orb Theory 3
Theory 3 is very similar to theory 2, only the theory suggests that if the spirit itself does not actually divide itself up into several orbs, maybe the orbs are a form of energy that the spirit is able to either omit from itself or it is an undiscovered from of earthly energy that the spirit is able to manipulate in order to collect energy for itself.
The Unanimous Spirit Energy Theory
One theory that many paranormal investigators share is that spirits thrive, or "feed", on energy. It is believed that when spirit's energy levels are at higher levels, stronger and more manifestations occur. It is also believed by some that when a spirit has gathered enough energy, it can manifest in other forms, such as ectoplasm and apparitions. These forms of manifestation require a greater amount of energy accumulation/expenditure for a spirit to manifest into these forms.
Orb Theory 4
Certain paranormal investigators that put more focus on aliens and UFO's than ghosts suggest that orbs are not ghosts at all but are alien beings.
Orb Theory 5
In relation to "Theory 5", some UFO investigators think that if orbs are not alien beings they may be a way for aliens to spy on humans here on earth and transmit data back to them.
Orb Theory 6
One theory suggests that orbs are not paranormal at all but are an intelligent, undiscovered life form or energy. To believe in any one of these theories can be seen to be presumptuous and it would amount to nothing more than speculation. We have not seen any solid evidence to support any of these theories and as far as we can be aware, neither has any other paranormal investigation group. A great many researchers would argue that theories 1, 2 and 3 are the most worthy of consideration. There are very few known facts about ghosts but many have learned and witnessed quite a few things about orbs. Some have collected enough supportive evidence that they believe they can state a few new things as facts. Based on evidence given by paranormal researchers, these are some of the facts they claim are indeed facts.
• Though bugs can have a slight resemblance to orbs on video, many researchers are mistaking orbs for bugs on video and even calling them dust when they are indeed orbs.
• Orbs are definitely intelligent.
• Orbs are definitely more active in haunted locations.
• Orbs can definitely penetrate solid surfaces and objects.
• Orbs can definitely appear and disappear in thin air.
• Sometimes orbs can be more "ribbon - like" than round in appearance when they are in motion and when a camera's flash reflects off of them they will appear to be round.
• Orbs can definitely be seen in real time with infrared night vision and not only on the playback.
• Orbs can definitely be seen with the naked eye sometimes.
• Not only paranormal orbs will have a bright outer nucleus in photos. Most of the time dust and moisture will as well.
Some possible hypotheses about orbs Here are some hypotheses and questions about orbs based on information gathered by numerous researchers.
• Orbs appear to respond to things that are said and sometimes to instructions given to them.
• Orbs appear to be more active in haunted locations that have a nearby energy source, such as power lines. Does this mean that orbs are created by energy emitted from these energy sources and are therefore not of paranormal origin.
• Orbs appear to spend a lot of time within the walls of indoor locations. Could this be because it allows them to stay closer to a structure's electrical wiring/outlets in order to gather energy? Does this mean, once again, that orbs are created by energy emitted from electrical wiring or electrical outlets?
• Orbs seem to stay close to (if not directly within) tombstones and sometimes the actual graves at cemetery locations.
Based on much research by many different research teams, a vast majority firmly believes that photographs showing orbs may now be considered false positive. Until now, the only orb photographs ever even considered to be possible evidence are any of the following:
• Coloured orbs - (Blue, red, green, purple, yellow, etc)
• Bright opaque orbs
• Orbs in motion
• Orbs with vivid facial features within them
• Orbs that appear to be behind an object in the distance
• Orbs can definitely appear and disappear in thin air.
• Orbs that were captured at the exact time of a supportive strange occurrence (temperature fluctuations, EMF fluctuations, EVP's, noises, etc). Which Of The Above Types Of Orbs Are Paranormal Orbs? Based on the research conducted and the evidence gathered, none of the above are paranormal orbs. They can all be explained by what is occurring in the environment where the photographs are taken.
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