Moonlight Mystery: When AI Plays Tricks

Photographer Drew Geraci had a surprise when editing photos of the full moon. He spotted a strange orb in one of his images. The orb was an unexpected discovery. He thought he might have captured something extraordinary. The orb looked like a UFO. This was a thrilling idea. However, the reality was less exciting. The orb was actually a glitch caused by AI. The AI was used to enhance the image. Geraci was processing his RAW files in Adobe Lightroom Classic. He used the Generative AI-powered "Remove" tool to clean up sensor spots. He then applied the "Denoise" tool. This tool removes digital noise from images. The orb appeared after these steps. Geraci was puzzled. He checked his original RAW files but found nothing. He posted the image on Facebook. Many people thought it was a UFO. Some even joked it was the Death Star. Geraci knew better. He discussed the issue with other photographers and astronomers. They helped him figure out the cause. The orb was an artifact created by the AI tools. Other photographers have had similar issues. One even had a bitcoin appear in their bird photo. Geraci learned a valuable lesson. He will be more careful with AI-powered editing tools. He jokes that he hopes Adobe keeps UFOs out of his future work. The experience was a reminder of the power and unpredictability of AI in photography. Geraci's work can be found on his Facebook and website.