As devices have switched from film to digital, the phenomenon of orbs began to become a point of discussion. The phenomenon of orbs has increased with the transformation of the modern camera. It is really just a reflection from the flash, not Mr.
Particles in the air between the camera and the focus point of the image will appear as blurry spots or balls of light. When in Colonial Williamsburg, you will likely take photos of the area and of yourself in front of historic locations or haunted houses. The items, such as dust, pollen, insects and drops of liquid, don’t even have to be in the camera’s view to cause the anomaly. One or more of these items can easily show up in an image as an orb, especially when a flash is used.
Common Causes of OrbsĬommon causes of orbs are dust, pollen, insects, drops of liquid in the air (which is exacerbated by the infamous humidity of the Williamsburg area), and foreign material on or within the camera lens. Unfortunately, while we all wish we captured a ghost on a ghost tour of Williamsburg, there are several things that can create this effect, and none of them are paranormal. Many other ghost tours and even visitors will claim that these orbs are the manifestation of ghosts, but that is typically not true. While taking part of one of our Williamsburg Ghost Tours, you may end up snapping a picture filled with orbs. However, we’re still taking you out to find the real thing and tell you the real story, just without the orbs. At Colonial Ghosts, we won’t get you excited about orbs in photos or marks on walls, because we know they’re not the real thing. The most common claim is that of the ubiquitous orb in a photo. That shocking photo of something that someone claims is a ghost. We’ve all seen it in photos on websites, review sites, and social media pages.
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