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Is this a UFO ? (pic)

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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:44 PM
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I snapped this photo while in the mountains this weekend. Upon reviewing the pics it appears as though I may have snapped a photo of a UFO.

What can it be?

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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:45 PM
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That is a large flying insect. I can see the wings.
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:49 PM
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Dirt on the lens of your camera?
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:51 PM
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couldn't a bug flying a few feet in front of the lens do that if the focus is set far away?

pro photographers, i know you're out there!
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:51 PM
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OK first response: they had their first frost already (no bugs)

2nd response= lense was clean

what is it?
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:53 PM
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I'm going with a UFO.

I bet they are from the planet Remulac and will be bringing many consumables for Halloween...great timing! Send them over to my place!

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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 05:57 PM
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Slow film probally ASA100, improper focus on subject, you were taking stills, it's a bird probally a duck. Also it doesn't look to bright so that means to fast a shutter speed. That's my guess!
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 06:01 PM
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Charlie, was that taken with a digital camera??
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by tokyo_james
Charlie, was that taken with a digital camera??
yes....
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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by charlie


yes....
Difficult to judge the speed of the shot then... looks the wrong shape to be a bird...
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