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These two pictures were taken at the same time from two separate angles. The first picture was taken with a digital camera and displays many dust motes masquerading as orbs. The second picture was taken with a 35 mm camera and displays no orbs.

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This first picture was taken after dispersing dust in front of the lens. The second picture is simply an enlargement of the first for better detail. It's important to note that some digital cameras will produce what looks like a nucleolus within the orb (pictured above) while others may produce diamond shapes. Unfortunately these are all just a digital effects.

Dust motes show up easily when dust is being stirred up at the race track. You should avoid taking pictures in dusty locations. Attic's are also a problem as is also outside on a windy day. Always be wise when considering locations and conditions at the time.

This picture illustrates that dust has to be within approximately 4 inches of the lens to actually show up as orbs in a photo. The dust pictured above is several feet away. Just remember however, that dust is always in the air and it will inadvertently show up in your pictures under any and all circumstances.

This picture was taken after a truck drove by my campsite. You can barely see my tripod standing near the center of the picture. My van is also there but this cloud of dust motes is completely hiding it from view. This is just dust folks!