My first guess would be insects, since they’re moving. However, I’m a little uncertain because the orbs are such perfect circles. Insects are usually oval or irregular shapes. I could understand if one insect managed to move in a way that created a perfectly round orb… but not two in the same photo.

I might also guess dust particles, depending on the speed of your camera at the time. If you were using a tripod and the lens was open for an extended exposure, dust could be floating past and be highlighted by the flash. I’m sure there was considerable dust at that location.

The third non-paranormal explanation might be camera movement, but that would require some unusual focal issues since the background remains crisp and clear.

However, having spent years looking at these kinds of photos, and several months (and thousands of photos) creating false orbs for my upcoming book, “Ghost Photography 101,” I know how difficult it is to create false orbs. I have a new respect for how unlikely these explanations are.

You’ll need to decide for yourself, based on your own experiences and the suggestions offered here.

Fiona

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This is a question that I can’t answer. I recommend talking about it with someone who works in the spiritual field… your priest, minister, rabbi, high priest, or whatever fits your belief system. If that’s not appropriate, a psychologist can probably recommend someone who understands how and why this happened, and why it’s still bothering you 11 years later.

I’m sorry about the loss of your grandmother. Traditionally, when spirits are around while someone approaches death, they are there to guide the person to the other side. Depending on the context, those spirits can appear frightening to someone who is already emotionally vulnerable due to the trauma of losing a loved one.

However, I can’t answer your question. It’s something to discuss in far greater depth with someone who works in the spiritual field, or understands how spiritual matters can affect people, many years later.

Sympathetically,
Fiona

From my experiences on many, many investigations, once people encounter something paranormal, they become more aware of the things that others ignore. So, I don’t think more is happening around you; you’ve simply joined the ranks of those who notice them.

If you are frightened by what’s happening, it’s important to talk with someone about it. It’s good that you went to the hospital when you did. You should never be alone when you are very frightened or upset.

Since we’re dealing with spiritual phenomena, I recommend talking with a professional in the spiritual field, too. That could be a priest, minister, rabbi, or other spiritual leader. They can talk about the history of things like this, and what they mean to you… and to people, in general.

They may also be able to refer you to a psychologist who works with paranormal phenomena, and better understands how these things can affect people at the emotional level, as well.

Mostly, it’s important not to be afraid of what’s going on. Once you understand that it’s not dangerous — and these things rarely are — then it’s more a matter of learning coping skills so you aren’t as afraid or upset if it happens again.

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