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The term '''orb''' describes unexpected, typically [[circle|circular]] [[artifacts]] in photographs, sometimes with trails, indicating [[motion]].

The term '''orb''' describes unexpected, typically [[circle|circular]] [[artifacts]] in photographs, sometimes with trails, 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]].

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

==Cause==

==Cause==

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.

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.

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.

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.

==Paranormal interpretation==

==Paranormal interpretation==

Orb backscatter has been broadly interpreted as a highly variable range of [[paranormal]] [[phenomenon]] without verifiable causation, including invisible [[spirits]], demons, [[auras]], [[angels]], ghosts, [[energy]] fields, psychoenergetic artifacts, energy balls, etc.[1]

Orb backscatter has been broadly interpreted as a highly variable range of [[paranormal]] [[phenomenon]] without verifiable causation, including invisible [[spirits]], demons, [[auras]], [[angels]], ghosts, [[energy]] fields, psychoenergetic artifacts, energy balls, etc.[1]

==References==

==References==

# "Enough with the Orbs Already,Stephen Wagner". About.com. http://paranormal.about.com/od/ghosthuntinggeninfo/a/aa112706.htm.  

# "Enough with the Orbs Already,Stephen Wagner". About.com. https://paranormal.about.com/od/ghosthuntinggeninfo/a/aa112706.htm.  

==External links==

==External links==

    * [http://www.eceti.org/Eceti.IndexII.html?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=57 ECETI Ranch] Website for ECETI ranch and James Gilliland including photos and video of orb phenomena as well as new reports covering the unexplained phenomena.

* [https://www.eceti.org/Eceti.IndexII.html?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=57 ECETI Ranch] Website for ECETI ranch and James Gilliland including photos and video of orb phenomena as well as new reports covering the unexplained phenomena.

    * [http://www.thebutterflygift.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=57 Science of Orb Photos] An article on orb photos. A mathematical framework is given using holography theory.

* [https://www.thebutterflygift.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=57 Science of Orb Photos] An article on orb photos. A mathematical framework is given using holography theory.

    * [http://www.theorbzone.com/ The Orb Zone: Orbs Explained] Presenting the [[scientific]] [[evidence]] and accessible explanations for the orb [[phenomena]].

* [https://www.theorbzone.com/ The Orb Zone: Orbs Explained] Presenting the [[scientific]] [[evidence]] and accessible explanations for the orb [[phenomena]].

    * [http://www.assap.org/newsite/htmlfiles/Greatorbs.html ASSAP] ASSAP's website has several pages showing how various different 'types' of orb (coloured, oddly-shaped, bright, transparent, etc.) can readily be reproduced (includes diagrams and photos).

* [https://www.assap.org/newsite/htmlfiles/Greatorbs.html ASSAP] ASSAP's website has several pages showing how various different 'types' of orb (coloured, oddly-shaped, bright, transparent, etc.) can readily be reproduced (includes diagrams and photos).

    * [http://www.stephenfrink.com/sf-tips/10mistakes/ UW Photo with Orbs] Three tips for Underwater Photography. First tip discusses backscattering with concise description and instruction on prevention. Picture provided showing plentiful backscatter which all look like orbs.

* [https://www.stephenfrink.com/sf-tips/10mistakes/ UW Photo with Orbs] Three tips for Underwater Photography. First tip discusses backscattering with concise description and instruction on prevention. Picture provided showing plentiful backscatter which all look like orbs.

[[Category: Photography]]

[[Category: Photography]]