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Reader Stories: Spirit Orb Photos and Stories

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Spirit Orb Gallery - We have all gotten photos back from the film processors with what appears to be light orbs or streaks of light. Some people believe that the orbs in them are depictions of light beings (spirit guides, angels, ghosts, etc.) whereas other people scoff at this idea, insisting these mysterious orbs are actually light reflections of mere dust particles. Look at the photos and stories that go with them and decide for yourself.

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Spirit Prompted Photo Shoot

These are the very 1st orbs I have ever snapped in photos. I've always believed, and got my proof! One of the photos shows my brother's face, one photo shows a baby in the womb inside the orb, which …More

Trio of Orbs

I have lost several people in my life lately and I wonder if they were confirming that they were okay. When someone passes we tend to go through all kinds of feelings. The helplessness is probable th…More

Hawaiian Spirit Orb

We came upon a burial site which also had petroglyphs on some of the larger stones. Everyone thinks the big stone in the pic looks like a turtle head, which is a powerful totem (amakua).I snapped the…More

Orbs and Violet Flame

I have seen the ultra violet colour before, only once. I was opening an envelope and I was expecting it to be bad news.. as I ran my thumb along it I was very surprise to see a small violet 'flame' f…More

Still With Us in Spirit

These are my sister Joanne's 2 children. The photo was taken on Christmas Eve 2011. Joanne passed away on Oct 28, 2011, at age 52 after a 3 year battle with cancer. This was the only photo taken that…More

Christmas Eve Visitation from My Father

The night before Christmas Eve... I was crying, just not wanting to be alone, missing what we once had. The beautiful tree and my doggies brought me out of it and a smile to my face, I was comforted …More

Christmas Orb

I was visiting a childhood friend who I hadn't seen in over 35 years. We were childhood friends from age 8 until age 12. Our families both moved away and we lost touch until Facebook came along. Her …More

Halloween Orb

I am not sure who it may be, it could be his grandfather or grandma who lived on our street before passing 2.5 years ago. It's special since it was so unexpected and Halloween. I posted on Facebook t…More

Bedroom Orbs

All my pics are special, some I see faces in. I can can recognize Tina's grandpa in some of them. Let me start first of all by telling you what happened to me [ phew, here goes ] I had been suffering…More

Perfect Spirit

I'm very intrigued by the orb due to its large size and its bright yet transparent colouring. What I also find interesting is if you look at the edges of the orb it looks as though it is traveling to…More

Wedding Dance Orb

It was a very emotional day. I was happy for my dad and I love his new wife, but no one can replace my mom. It was very important for my family to feel like my mom was okay with everything and it was…More

Blue Orb Captured by WebCam

My photo is so special because it has a blue orb in it. I would like to know what a blue orb means, or even if it means anything. I don't know who it could be in the orb as once a week I take a photo…More

Orb with a Face

I don't know what the orbs represent, but I do know I'm not scared of them. There is a comforting feeling and I'm not at all uneasy or spooked. It seems to happen most when I'm back where I grew up o…More

Joyful Girl Surrounded by Orbs

I always considered Lou to be a special girl. When I saw the orbs that surrounded her, it only confirmed!! She is always full of joy, laughs and smiles constantly through the day. When I am down, she…More

Did I Capture a Friendly Being on Camera?

I'm hoping it is a friendly being. I don't want anything evil hanging around my house. I was told by someone that it is a nature fairy but I'm not sure. I've seen shadows in the house out of the corn…More

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