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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]]. |
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| 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]]. |
| + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''[[Orbs]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Orbs this link].</center> |
| ==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. |
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| 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== |
− | See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp will-o'-the-wisp]
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| 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] |
| + | ==See Also== |
| + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp Will-o'-the-wisp] |
| ==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. |
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| [[Category: Photography]] | | [[Category: Photography]] |