Types of Ghosts
Orb: Orbs show up as transparent or solid balls of light. They can vary in color but are usually white.
Some pictures reveal an inner substance, nucleus. Spirits take this form because it uses less energy. They are
seen with the naked eye and are often captured zooming across the room. Some believe they contain more than one spirit
traveling and can often have contrails (tails from movement).
Ectoplasm: This
appears as a vapor that looks like cigarette smoke (see note) or a fog-like mist. It is usually gray or white in color.
They usually appear close to the camera lens although we have pictures of them in the distance. They can consist of
orbs or the form of a body or body parts. Usually the form seen before an apparition is formed.
Important Note: It is important
to not smoke while taking pictures. Cigarette smoke can affect pictures and takes on a bluish tint. Also, cold
weather can produce your breath in the pictures.
Vortexes: These
appear as long streaks of light that are usually solid. Some are thought to be a moving orb of very high speed.
Apparition (Full or Partial): Solid or transparent spirit somewhat taking a human form. Usually they can appear in clothing style of
their era. Apparitions are not commonly seen and very rare to photograph. A partial apparition is usually the
head and shoulders portion of the body.
Shadow Ghosts: Also
known as Shadow People. They appear as black, shadowy figures. Very fast and evasive, they usually are seen
out of the corner of your eye. They tend to duck into nearby shadows or dart through a wall. They sometimes
appear with red or green eyes. Some believe they are demonic due to unease and poltergeist like activity when they are
around. Others believe they are visiting relatives that have passed over. They are seen more with the naked eye
and rarely captured on film.
