Dust or Orb?????????

Whenever a picture of orbs is submitted by me or someone on my site, I invariably can expect the same comments......."it is dust" "it is moisture" .....etc.

Science can explain and recreate orbs under dust laden or moisture heavy air...I realize this. I also realize that it takes a lot of courage to open oneself to comments from peers and it is a big step to open one's own mind to the wondrous possibilities that our energy just might linger in the atmosphere around us.

I welcome everyone's photos; judging or criticizing can only close that small opening that has begun to seep a crack in hardened minds that have been taught to be logical and scientific too much of the time.

I know there is a need to "debunk" fraudulent attempts to deceive the public; and there is room for all opinions on my pages. However, I ask that you post your opinions and ideas in separate blogs and messages and try not to put a damper on someone's newly found paranormal interest. Once that spark is extinguished, it may never again ignite.

I have taken hundreds of photos.....some, I am sure are dust.......some, I am sure are moisture. But sit yourself in a field and take about 40 consecutive empty shots and get one in the midst of them filled with orbs and wonder...............

Walk on a bridge in absolute darkness and shoot infrared at bugs..(and there is no shortage of bugs in Gettysburg,) and learn the difference in how a bug flies past your infrared and something else.....unexplainable.

So thank you to everyone who has opened their minds and shared their pictures with me.

Orbs, dust, moisture......form your own opinions......graciously accept the opinions of others......never judge or criticize in a hurtful manner.

Thanks everyone,

Shirl

copyright Shirl Knobloch 3/25/2010
Photo courtesy of Julie Horvath, taken at Sach's Bridge, Gettysburg

Getting Started as a "Ghosthunter"

When starting out investigating paranormal sites, it is best to take multiple digital pictures of the same image in quick succession to capture orbs and light anomalies. Sometimes the best results come when you are not "looking for something," just enjoying the photography. You can also bring a digital recorder and keep it running as you ask questions such as "is there any spirit here who wishes to communicate?" Hope these tips on getting started help. And study your photos carefully, sometimes you miss something as you look them over the first time. Always respect private property and public land rules and regulations. Don't dig or disrupt historic sites......this is illegal and carries steep penalties. Mind the opening and closing times for public parks and battlefield land and treat the areas with the respect they deserve.

Never go investigating alone; use common sense and go with friends.....there IS safety in numbers when venturing out in the dark in isolated areas.

Don't be discouraged if you experience nothing unusual in the beginning, it takes hours and hours of patience and diligence to do this type of investigating.

If you find yourself enjoying this pasttime, then you can explore further investigative equipment. In the beginning, a digital camera and an open mind is really all you need.