Most of the time it is very difficult to tell the difference because in my opinion dust and spirits orbs can and do look similiar. I always take into account the occasion of the photo, the weather, environment and most importantly if you are at a haunted location I take note of what I feel at the time. I also like to compare other peoples photos taken at the same time ( I usually try on investigations, to get people to shoot in the same area and also I usually take a few shots without moving at the same time for comparision)
When I look at this photo I am more drawn towards spirit orbs here. My reason being just the type of photo situation. There seems to be two spirits here that want to be in the photo. In my experience, when you get family occasions or special events, you quite often get passed on family spirits that want to be around their family and often show up in the photos. I have lots like these at birthdays and christmas.
The thing I can never work out is how I can take a photo in a visibly dusty environment and get no orbs at all with my digital camera. I have got what I believe to be spirit orbs with both digital and 35mm.
I think it good that you posted both the photos. It shows the same orbs there present with the family. If these are spirit who came to visit on a special day then it is unlikely that those present felt the spirits. Spirits who return to share in special occasions rarely make themselves felt like earthbound spirits do. You might notice also that there is 2 spirits here and one is a lot brighter than the other. It is obvious the orb difference in the 2 photos. One spirit has more energy than the other.
Yoiur photos look like a 4th generation photo and I bet it may even be 5th and 6th without you even realising it .
Edited by feusurlaneige, 26 June 2006 - 01:45 AM.