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Photo courtesy Lukasz Grzyb www.sklep-presto.pl/
Tens of thousands of ordinary people around the globe are reporting mysterious spheres of light known as ORBS, which have started appearing on their digital photographs. A few scientists are taking this phenomenon seriously and incredibly claim to have found evidence of beings from other dimensions.. The world’s first conference on the Orbs Phenomenon recently took place in Sedona, Arizona - where several scientists controversially stated that orbs, spherical or circular objects that are appearing on digital pictures - demonstrate good evidence of ‘other worldly’ life forms. Their conclusions, if correct, could have huge implications for the way we view our universe and our part in it. Dr. Klaus Heinemann, a former research professor at Stanford University and researcher in materials science for NASA, the American space agency says ‘ There is no doubt in my mind that the Orbs may well be one of the most significant ‘outside of this reality’ phenomena mankind at large has ever witnessed’. ‘ When I first saw the spheres, like thousands of people I presumed they were due to dust particles, flash anomalies, water particles and so on. But I was sufficiently intrigued, that I quickly returned to the room in which the pictures were taken in the hope of finding a rational explanation. None was forthcoming. ‘ As a scientist with considerable experience in sophisticated microscope techniques which examine down to atomic levels of optical resolution, Heinemann decided to try and discover the cause of the mysterious circles. He and his wife began taking hundreds of digital photographs at random events to see what happened. Apparently, high definition digital technology can enhance the appearance of something that would otherwise at very low contrast, not previously have appeared on older type cameras hence why Heinemann states that we are now witnessing this new phenomenon. Absurd though it may sound, Heinemann quickly realised that if he asked the orbs to appear on his pictures, he claims they appeared more regularly especially at spiritual gatherings. But surely such anomalies are a regular occurrence in digital photography? After all, if for instance you move a camera while a picture is being taken, especially in dim light you can easily get a double image. ‘Of course you can.’ agreed Heineman. ‘When you attempt to photograph orbs, it’s a question of trial and error. We were quickly able to eliminate the common problems associated with photography such as dust particles, water droplets, reflections and a host of other likely causes and can now easily differentiate between photographic anomalies and real orb pictures. For the novice, discerning fake orbs takes time, practise and diligence. The more photographs you take, the more easily you will eventually be able to distinguish orb-like features from real orbs.’ Heinemann set up dozens of experiments using two cameras on static tripods under controlled conditions. His early experiments found that Orbs can move very fast, up to 500mph or more, so in order for him to obtain clear pictures the orbs needed to remain still, which at times they did. This fact alone, claims Heinemann, implies some level of conscious intelligence. Although remaining sceptical at the possibility of such a conclusion, incredulously Heinemann also found that during his numerous dual camera experiments, a single orb shape would often appear, but only in one of the two images simultaneously taken from two separate cameras – again implying intelligence and intention. As the orbs literally chose which camera to appear on, or whether to appear at all . Eventually Heinemann concluded that he was witnessing intelligences from other realties adding ‘ Until now there has been a huge amount of anecdotal evidence that the spirit world exists, and I believe it’s no longer anecdotal as thanks to digital technology we can now see it. We are dealing with a non-physical- albeit real - phenomena’. Why, you may wonder would an accredited scientist make such outlandish statements which some scientists have dismissed as ‘utter flaky nonsense’ ? To help answer this question, Professor William Tiller, a theoretical physicist who spent 35 years researching consciousness and matter at Stanford University in California reminded us that what we see with our physical eyes comprises less then 10 percent of the universe. This is because human vision operates only within a limited range of the electromagnetic spectrum. For instance, we cannot see radio waves which carry huge amounts of information – yet we know they exist. Miceal Ledwith, a former professor of Theology, who for ten years was President of Maynooth College, at the University of Ireland reminds the sceptics that in 1861 when Dr Ignaz Semmelweis demonstrated that when physicians went from performing autopsies to delivering babies, without washing their hands , there was a high rate of infant mortality. His mainstream colleagues ridiculed him. Yet he had found evidence of what later became known as bacteria which at that time were unknown. ‘Most great discoveries throughout history have been initially ridiculed. To my mind, there is no doubt that The Orb phenomenon is real and deserves to be taken seriously. There are not just a few pictures of orbs, which could easily be faked, but hundreds of thousands from all over the world.’ 
To date Ledwith, who was also a member of the International Theological commission at the Vatican has a collection of over 100,000 Orb pictures. ‘They come in all shapes and sizes ranging from a few inches to several feet across. Sometimes they appear alone and at others I have photographed hundreds of them in colours ranging from white, to blue, green, rose and even gold. Over time I realised that a flash seemed to be essential, even in daylight because I believe we see the orbs through the process known in physics as fluorescence. The camera flash sparks this fluorescence process that makes the orbs visible to the camera. It’s also more effective to take pictures in the same place every day and with the same camera.’ During lectures on Orbs, Ledwith has been approached by people who state they are communicating telepathically with the spirits within the spheres, but says there is no validation as yet for such claims. He cautions: ‘To say the orbs are spirits of the deceased is an oversimplification and far more research needs to be done. I believe they could be many things. Indeed, they may turn out to be the spirits of those who have passed on; or, as some spiritual teachers state, they might be spirits waiting to be born into a physical body. They may also be, or represent a host of other intelligences, from nature spirits, to beings of pure energy that have never incarnated in a physical form. There are literally hundreds of types of Orbs.’ The scientists at the conference believe that the orbs are plasma like balls of energy - but an energy that can be detected by physical means. Apparently orbs also have the ability to swirl into various shapes such as vortices of energy that look like mini tornados. In many cases, Heinemann and Ledwith state that photographic enlargements of the orbs reveal an interior structure that appears to be unique to the particular orb or spirit. Heinemann also noted that orbs can change size and shape very quickly and they emit a specific type of light known as coherent light. Basically this means they emit laser like light in very specific directions which he says could only occur if the orbs choose to do this, and re-iterated they are intelligent. But, not everyone is so convinced about this phenomenon. Gary Schwartz Professor of Psychiatry along with optical scientist Katherine Creath, at the University of Arizona, conducted experiments into Orbs during 2005 and Schwartz remains sceptical saying ‘We feel that a large majority of so called Orb pictures are too readily attributed to some form of paranormal phenomena when in fact stray reflections in uncontrolled environments often produce orb like images.‘ Heinemann and Ledwith agree this can happen, but both categorically state there is abundant evidence to conclude that genuine orb phenomenon does exist. They also argue that a large number of orb pictures have been taken in the ocean, especially around whales and dolphins, in which stray reflections and other possibilities have been ruled out due to the conditions at the time each picture was taken. What are us mere mortals to make of all this ? Dawn Flockhart, a psychotherapist based in Edinburgh saw her first Orb on a Viviennne Westwood tee shirt worn by a friend. ‘I asked her what the sphere was and she said ‘Its an orb.’ I had never heard of an orb and quickly forgot about this incident until weeks later when I received an email from a travel agent who had booked my upcoming holiday in Sedona. As part of the ‘What’s on’, it mentioned the conference on orbs and out of curiosity I booked a ticket. ‘ ‘When the first speaker Professor Alberto Villoldo, a medical anthropologist who had worked at San Francisco State University, showed us this amazing picture of a huge Orb which he claimed was a group soul orb picture taken during an ancient ceremony in the Amazon, I honestly thought this was going to be a ‘new agers, off the wall’ type event. ‘ ‘But the scientists were very matter of fact and I saw hundreds of orb pictures taken by people from all walks of life from 16 countries. When we were invited to ask the orbs to appear and simply start taking pictures- I thought ’what the hell’. Much to my surprise there were orbs in practically every picture.’ ‘ Most of my friends think it’s all weird, until we start taking pictures. We have all noticed they appear more at happy gatherings. ’ Heinemann and Ledwith agree saying ‘ The orbs definitely seem drawn to spiritual type gatherings and we regularly see orbs near healers hands or heads. Perhaps they assist in the spiritual healing process. But they most frequently appear at happy, positive occasions such as parties, christenings and weddings.’ Apart from appearing in thousands of pictures, what you may ask are the Orbs here for? What’s their purpose? And can they harm us? Terri Caldwell, a healer from Belbroughton in Worcestershire who has been seeing orbs in pictures for several years says ‘ To my mind the orbs are the spirit world simply going about their business, they are definitely attracted to locations where people are learning or happy. I believe, we are all spirits having a physical experience and when we die our energy field which carries all the information about us continues on. Orbs are certainly are not to be feared’. Heinemann concurs, but noted that on extremely rare occasions when he has photographed dark orbs at sights of reported hauntings, he found that dark orbs absorb light, whereas the coloured orbs emit light . ‘ Globally there has been a huge increase in the incidence of light emitting orbs, whilst dark ones are very rare. Therefore, one might conclude that dark spirits do not feel welcome near the light emitting orbs.’ Darth Vader had obviously better watch out ! As to their purpose, Ledwith commented that audiences regularly ask ‘What are the orbs here to do for us?’ and says this shows an egocentric attitude. ‘The orbs have always been here and are an everyday part of reality as much as we are. Their world may be as real as ours, but simply exists on higher frequencies. If you change your TV Channel you switch to different frequencies, which contain different information. It’s illogical to think that what we cannot see is not real, because the human eye is only able to receive such a very narrow part of the light spectrum. Horses and dogs for instance can see spectra of light that are invisible to us. We have tended to dismiss anything we cannot see as paranormal- ghostly or whatever, which is absurd’ Heinemann summarised: ‘Research into orbs is in it’s infancy but the photographs of these spirit emanations offer evidence – as close to scientific proof as we have ever come, in proving the existence of the spiritual reality.’ Meanwhile Klaus Heinmenan PhD and Miceal Ledwith PhD have collaborated on a new The Orb Project, featuring hundreds of pictures and their research. Available from Simon & Schuster/ Beyond Words Publishing. £9-45.
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written by Just Thinking, June 24, 2008 I have taken some photos in the past myself but I have an open mind about these orbs since we cant really pass them off as entity's or perhaps always paranormal I do believe in the scientific theory of them emitting their own light could possibly be orbs but then I go back and think about what rods are as well (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_(cryptozoology)) since we were unsure of exactly what they were when first discovered on film yet not to the naked eye. Just as well as being a 3 dimensional thinker I think about Tesla and other great minds and even the way there is some form of interchange of electricity like being lost in the Bermuda Triangle and then 3 years latter seeing your buddies that had been lost at seas for years walk in to the local tavern and disappear like to be in a worm hole. Orbs are interesting but do need more studying as well as all scientific fields since science always is evolving and we are always discovering more. ...
written by chuck, June 20, 2008 I am somewhat of an amature ghost hunter who spends time photographing cemetaries.I always come up with orb shots.I recently came up with a couple intresting shots.One you can see a tree branch in front of an orb,which kind of shoots down the dust reflection theory.the other is a burst of white light that looiks like a light emitting spider.This is not a reflection but a sourse of light as I have blown it up and examined it carefully ...
written by George, June 07, 2008 I have seen the same orbs on my digital photos and they have to do with the cameras. Especially if you paint your rooms with semi-gloss or gloss paints which cause reflections. I thought ghost at first then I notice they only happen in certain conditions and seperate pictures can give different results. Try it yourself in a room with glossy paint and sum sunlight coming in. Take several picture at several angles. ...
written by Shana, June 02, 2008 I have seen orb photos and always thought that there must have been some reflection, until i took two photos of the same subject, about 1 second apart, from the same location and one had an orb the other didn't. ...
written by Cruel 2B Kind, May 17, 2008 Why don't you all grow up and start using critical thought(as in: "intelligent investigation based on known facts and hard evidence") rather than accept unsubstantiated claims based on religious hocus pocus, supposed paranormal or supernatural flights of fancy, and flawed scientific method? The so-called "ORBS" are merely a phenomenon known as birefringence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birefringence#Creating_birefringence) caused by airborne particles, imperfect lenses, and light refraction due to various other anomalies. ...
written by Amanda Lewis, April 30, 2008 Last Christmas day, I had a family gathering in my house, 4 camera's recorded Orbs but not only Orbs, every picture shows human spirits all around them also, inside and outside the Orbs there are spirits of every nationality,every age and from every era. I have been able to determine roughly when a soul died just by observing the clothes they have on. The souls outside the orbs fly around on streams of light. When we leave this earth plane we go back to the astral plane, we are spiritual beings having a human experience, life is for the sole purpose of growth, to rid ourselves of all our horrible traits.We are fluctuating light, the chakra's in our bodies emit colours just like the rainbow, when we die we show what level of developement we are at by the colour we emit, hence the saying, showing your true colours. The Orbs are here to prove to the World that we as energy beings never die, the physical body dies but our souls return back to the spiritual plane, which runs parallel to this earth plane. ...
written by CBeal, April 28, 2008 I personally am totally fasinated by orbs. They are real and for those that try to explain them away I think has a fear element present. Seeing is believing and the closer we come to the end of this age,,there will be many more things to astonish us all. Could we think no less of the awesome Creator that is a God of the living not the dead. We are made in his image and likeness, and when our bodies die, whose to say what happens in this time. When I die and I have the permission I would be with my loved ones still living, in any spiritual way I could. Why not? ...
written by awakenarise, April 03, 2008 this is such wonderful work. I too am capturing orbs outside my home in the mountains. the more I photograph, the more they are present. I don't presume to know what they are, I only know that they are here. ...
written by Skittlebop, April 01, 2008 When I poop in the toilet the brown that comes from it looks like the aura around Orbs. Especially when I eat alot of meat and it comes out like rabbit droppings. ...
written by molo, April 01, 2008 I wonder if it has anything to do with the person takeing the picture.IE:Many people can not wear a wind up watch or the acid in their fingers will damage paint or metal surfaces. ...
written by Rosemary Campbell, March 31, 2008 I ahve no pictures of orbs but I do communicate with the Spirit World each day and I have been doing this since l985. My Spirit guides give me many ideas and they go shopping with me and look into the past and the future and I am writing this because I believe in the future more and more people will know the things I know and I am estatic to see more scientists getting involved in this kind of research. I have more than 20 years of my pages of interaction with the Spirit World and its timed and dated and many amazing things have come to me from the World Beyond where we all go after we die. When we shed our earthly body we take all our memories and intelligence with us and from the World beyond we can write back to Earth and continue our work just as we did on earth if we find a channel who can work well with us. Any Scientists who would like to know more about your research you may contact me through my E-Mail in the U.S. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ...
written by Dorothy, March 27, 2008 While living in Texas (NE area) my son and I were visited by several ORBS...Large red ones, smaller white and cream colored ones. They were loving and kind, helpful...there to assist us as they could. Now living in Las Vegas (central) I miss their presence....am thinking of going back to Texas and reconnect. They are very positive entities... ...
written by LUCIUS R. JORDAN, March 27, 2008 OUR BIBLE SPEAKS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LIGHT AND THE DARK. I BELIEVE THAT THESE LIGHT GIVING ORBS ARE OF GOD AND THESE DARK ONES ARE OF SATAN. SATAN AND HIS ANGELS CANNOT STAND THE LIGHT AND ARE ACURSED BECAUSE OF THE LIGHT. AS THE TIME GETS CLOSER TO THE TRIBULATION PERIOD MORE AND MORE OF THESE SHADOW DEMONIC THINGS WILL OCCUR. ...
written by S. H. May, March 26, 2008 I had seen these "Orbs" on TV shows and documentaires for years now, and found the concept interestingly plausible but certianly in need of more validation as to their scientific or even paranormal design. That is, until I video-taped one (as well as simultaneously SAW it) cross in front of a beautifully, newly re-finished antique desk. It had been hand-made by my great-grandfather, past down my grandfather and subsequently passed down to me. The desk had been intricately done-over by a close friend and her carpenter boyfriend. It was and delivered to me and my girlfriend on this particular beatiful summer day. While the three were outside on the patio enjoying some wine and goodies, I decided to take the time and video-tape the lovely artwork of the once plain, old antique now brought into a new era. In a semi-joking, rhetorical manner, I askede outloud, "Well, Pop, what do you think of our new desk?" and it was then that the quater to half-dollar-sized Orb faded-in suddenly from top right of the desk and arced downward to the left of the desk before quckly fading back out of perception. The light anomole was a transluscent goldish-yellow hue. Immersed in excitement, I showed the footage immedietly to the others. "What IS that?" was the overall, obvious response. "It's not dust," one said. "It moves too fast all by itself." "It's not refelction from the windows onto the lens of the camera. The blinds are pulled down. You can see that," explained another. "I think it's an Orb," I answered. "A what?" asked my friend who re-finished the desk. I repeated, "I think it's an Orb. I think it's my grandfather checking out our new desk." Everyone nervously chuckled. Me? I just stood there, and I believed it. ...
written by Carly Corday, March 26, 2008 They are you. They are me. They are spirit energy. They are entities just as we are, bodiless after the body "dies." Orbs are numerous in war photos emailed home from Iraq by our troops. I have a picture of my son somewhere near Baquba (Dyala province) at night, sweaty, holding his rifle, standing outdoors, with a very large, amazing orb floating at his side. "Very large" = about like a bowling ball in relation to the standing figure of my son. I feel as if the orb is looking into the camera just as my son is doing, that it is a photo of TWO family members together. Just how it feels to me. ...
written by darue, March 26, 2008 pictures of mirror-matter is my bet. look that theory up and anyone should see it's at least a possibility ...
written by Judi, October 23, 2007 I have actually seen three orbs of light recently. Two were together, following one after the other from the direction of the hall door across my kitchen floor, and the other was a single orb, not so bright, moving in the same area. All three were low to the floor and about the size of a golf ball, and both sightings happened during daylight. ...
written by Peter Kanellopoulos, August 23, 2007 I took interest in this article because from the 1000 digital photos taken of my wedding only one contained orbs numbering 8 in total of various size and light intensity. This photo was of me and my wife dancing our wedding walts alone. I recall thinking at that moment how I wished others would join us on the dance floor. I have stated to people that I believed my families spirits were there dancing with us. I was astounded to read that these orbs occur mainly at happy occassions such as weddings. ...
written by specktic, August 23, 2007 For those commenters who have had experiences with spiritual orbs that are not dust particles relfecting the flash, please explain what your experiences were. I've heard of orbs that are visible to the naked eye. Are these what you are referring to, or are some orbs that only appear on photographs spiritual while others are reflections. If they only appear on photographs how can you tell if they are reflections or not? Thanks ...
written by Terry Burgoyne, August 22, 2007 This is a very interesting article indeed. I have heard of Mr. Heinemann before and I find it refreshing to find a scientist who is not afraid to suffer the slings and arrows of debunkers and closed-minded people who presume to call themselves "rational" thinkers. Heinemann is doing what a true scientist must do and that is NOT to try to prove things this way or that but to get at the truth behind inexplicable phenomena. I have experienced orbs, too,and I just do not know what their origin is but I know that they are not just dust particles or moisture droplets. I have also made my own experiments. Terry aka Lonecat ...
written by BEYOND BEYOND, August 21, 2007 Spiritual orbs do exist as do flash orbs,,I have seen both http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=102453&st=0 ...
written by specktic, August 19, 2007 I tried taking a picture with a digital carmera in a dark room with a flash and I got a few orbs. Then I blew some talcum powder into the air a foot or two infront of the camera and took another picture. The auto focus focused on the far wall. I got a lot more orbs. They look just like those on the orb websites, they have a ring around the rim and speckles inside. ...
written by Lee, August 18, 2007 I have many pictures of orbs with what look like human features in them, however that does not mean thats what it is, but im open to most things and will remain that way. I do believe there is more to our world than meets the eye. |
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