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Re: Spooky experiences while researching
« Reply #153 on: Monday 29 May 06 09:18 BST (UK) »
Hi Prue & fellow watchers  :)

I'm still to be convinced about all of this. Having done masses of photography in my time, It looks to me as if there is some kind of light leak in the camera or some damage to the image after it was take - especially since Prue's had nothing.

Using your approach why else would Cal's have shown this and Prue's not if it was orbs and dead relatives?

I'm open minded but really do need to be convinced.

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Re: Spooky experiences while researching
« Reply #154 on: Monday 29 May 06 10:55 BST (UK) »
The answer is the shutter speed Gadget

If one camera is faster than the other it will pick up more

Have you checked your photos yet? It is mainly with digi cameras that it works as they are faster than the normal ones

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Re: Spooky experiences while researching
« Reply #155 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:03 BST (UK) »
I enjoy photography myself,one trick I use to create a mist effect is to breathe on the lense,you have to be quick in taking the photo but it can produce some ghostly pictures.
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Re: Spooky experiences while researching
« Reply #156 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:05 BST (UK) »
Derek

I'm not sure that's helpful comment, because you've convinced me that's how it's done.  I think I am just too sceptical.

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« Reply #157 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:15 BST (UK) »
Would it be possible for Prue to put up her photograph(s) for comparison. Also we would need the ASA rating, shutter speed and depth of field (aperture) settings for both. Dirty lenses - especially dust and smears- quite commonly reflect the sun's rays.

I'm not doubting Cal's photos or suggesting that she tweeked them. I would just like to examine all the evidence before coming down on either side.
At the moment, i still feel it's an accidental effect.

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« Reply #158 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:30 BST (UK) »
Atmospheric conditions could be a factor as well. :-\
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« Reply #159 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:34 BST (UK) »
They say it was a bright clear day, Derek but there's also focusing  ???

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« Reply #160 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:42 BST (UK) »
I agree,thats a good point to make on the focusing,but don't you think that even on a bright clear day the coldness of the lense surface could possibly mist up  :-\
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Re: Spooky experiences while researching
« Reply #161 on: Monday 29 May 06 11:46 BST (UK) »
Gadget

What do you mean when you say focusing because the rest of both pictures are in focus?

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