I am looking forward to opinions of what others see within the anomaly of this photo (bottom is enlargement of anomaly).



For clarification (thanks for pointing this out, alchemistic), I took the photo. I frequently take photos at dusk looking to capture spirits, spirit orbs, fairies, etc. I know this anomaly is not a camera smudge because I took many photos before and after without it appearing. However, this anomaly is of the type that occurs with great frequency in my photos. I see a very specific image within it, but my hope is to find out what others see for comparison.

soz i perosnalyy think it wos the camera that made that or something it doesnt look very paranormal but that my opionion

Who took the picture?
Did you or do you know if they took it because they saw whatever it is, or was it not there while the picture was being taken? Because you or they wanted to get a shot of this thing...

Kind of important questions. Because of what is mentioned above.

If the photographer took the pic of this object, then it isn't the camera.
If it wasn't there while the picture was being taken, then I would agree it was the camers lenz....most likely like a finger print on the lenz

I gotta be honest with you, I don't think it's something paranormal...

I think it's produced by the camera :/

Where I stare at it for a really long time, i see 2 bulging eyes and a beak like nose or a snout- like a bear or a dog's snout, but I don't think it's paranormal.

gotta agree with thty guy soz

the only thing making up what you might consider to be the inside ofthe anomoly, Image Noise.. because the camera has boosted the iso sensitivity to get an ok exposure.

if you keep getting this anomoly you may want to try another camera.. different make etc and see if you still get it

I'm wary of the authenticity of orb pics in general. Some of the things I have to take into consideration for this particular are as follows;

1. Resolution- The picture is rather grainy- as if done at a low resolution creating a pixelized image. This could create such visual anomalies because it's "focusing" the colours of any light sources correctly.

2. Reference Point- This anomally could be incredibly close to the camera to account for it's size in the picture, or could be the moon behind the tree and a deep layer of cloud cover.

3. Amount of Light- There isn't enough contrast between the anomaly and the rest of the picture to get an accurate idea of it's size, location, illumination, or transparancy.

Sorry, I'm still wary of orb pics.

It's shape takes on the form of a bear or large cat

I think it's either your camera or something wonky in the developing. Since you said your cam often creates anomolies like this, I'll go for the former. It really could be anything, but I seriously doubt it's paranormal.

WBS- Are you aware, your profile quote is wishing everyone a happy holiday?

Woops. Fixing it now.

EDIT: Better?

I love it.

Anyone else see an over active imagination ? Any nothing paranormal

Well, I did point some factors against it being an actual "orb"...

Er, me too? Read man, read.

Yup yup yup, I agree, and even though there's nothing paranormal, when you look at the second picture for a long time, it looks like a retarded bear

Looks like a light source behind a cloud of mist to me.

looks like a smudge, but the bottom does have a resemblance to an animal face..

Like Alisa said, pareidolia

^^^ Wait, does that mean Frogfish actually sees something? !


...I see Scar, from The Lion King.

As for what could have happened in the picture, could have been anything.

looking at it i see a wolf or a fox, but then again i used to see faces in the curtains

If you close ur left eye, squint with ur right, hang up side down, down a beer and swing back and forth.
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.it kinda looks like ELVIS in full cape @ the LAS VEGAS ARENA in 56!!!!

Aurora Borealis?

Actually I don't think the camera did produce it. If you take a good look at the spot in the sky I presume is a star, and if u look at the grass, the three are like the same colors. So obviously it has to be something with color. I assume it could possible be northern lights, or even some kind of reflection.

Hi Everyone!!

Dear Alisa, in the moment that you titled your post as "pareidolia" you`re assuming that the object photographed is only an illusion! let`s see:

[i]Pareidolia (from Greek para- amiss, faulty, wrong + eidolon, diminutive of eidos appearance, form) is a psychological phenomenon involving a vague and random stimulus (usually an image) being mistakenly perceived as recognizable. [/i]

Well people, wikipedia has spoken.

Putting together the word "spirit" and the word "pareidolia" in the same sentence, makes that the discussion becomes a little bit vague and ambiguous.

Then we must discuss, in the first place, the idea of "what`s anomalous on a photo", is`nt it?

Later!

I titled this topic "Spirit Pareidolia" based on many previous topics regarding what I view as spirits and others view as pareidolia. While I agree that humans have a strong tendency to see faces and meaning in patterns (pareidolia), what I don't agree with is the assumption that the faces seen are meaningless. I believe face recognition in many instances is intentional spirit manifestation.

What I meant by the title is for others to have a look at the photo and to see what meaning they make of the anomaly whether they consider the image they see a coincidence within a meaningless pattern, or whether they consider the image they see as a spirit manifestation.

I should have made it clearer. Sorry.

Looks like the moon or moonlight filtering throught the clouds. Its anything but paranormal. Why do people constantly post anything they see on a photo as paranormal. I mean it doesnt even look like anything. No body no head just a blur! Terrible excuse for a post and a very good imaginnation.

Good photo Alisa, but I have to agree with Alchemistic. Also, you metioned seeing an interesting pattern in the anomoly. But how is that so if the tree in front of it is manipulating the image. With if some of the branches blending in with the anomoly is what's creating the 2 demensinal image that you see?

To me it looks like a head of a bear or a lion but doesnt look something paranormal

Below is the photo taken just prior to the one I have posted for this topic.



The grimacing face is just one example of the spirits I see in this photo. My hope was to explain how I am approaching my photographs which in turn might make it easier to base your analysis. This photo shows where the moon was, other types of anomalies that showed up, and orbs of varying brighteness and densities. The night sky is, in my observation and opinion, chockfull of spirits/entities that anyone can photograph if they wish. Learning to use a good photo program is an important tool in seeing and analyzing what is captured.

I find taking and analyzing evening photos to be really enjoyable. As always, I am happy to look over anyone's photos if you want my help, suggestions, or point of view.