Many people ask me if their photos show an orb, or even a ghost orb.

I’m not sure that’s the right question to ask, but here’s the simple answer:

If the picture shows a round or spherical shape that’s at least partly translucent, that’s usually called an orb.

The two graves in this photo have [...]

Orbs are translucent circles or spheres that appear in photos and videos. When we can’t explain them, those orb sightings are often considered paranormal.

In addition, some people see orbs in real life, not just in film. To them, the orbs seem to be floating in air. However, the vast majority of people see orbs [...]

Orb sightings can be very exciting, especially if this is your first orb or if the photo is very unusual.

At least 95% of orbs are seen in photos, not in real life.  At right, that’s an unretouched photo of an orb.

Some believe that cameras – especially digital cameras – are better able to [...]

Ghost orbs are a controversial topic, even among believers.

Many people believe that at least 90% of orbs can be explained as refracted light from moisture, reflective surfaces, insects, pollen or dust.

(I used to think so, too, until I actually tried to create fake orbs with moisture, reflective surfaces, insects, pollen and dust.)

Many [...]

Orbs can appear anywhere.

They appear to be floating or gliding energy forms, so they can be anywhere at all.

We’ve heard reports from people who successfully ask orbs to move to certain locations for photos.  For example, they tell the ghost to move the orb over a particular doorway or gravestone.

(Generally, we only [...]