Strange object in a photo from France

Summary

On May 22, 2010, a witness in Monceaux-sur-Dordogne took photos of a child on a motorcycle. Later, while reviewing the images, he noticed a strange object not seen during the photo session. He filed a report with the gendarmerie, but no conclusive findings were made. The GEIPAN analyzed the photo and concluded the object was an insect very close to the camera. The blur and focus indicated it was less than a meter away, likely around 13 cm. The lighting also matched the sunlight. Although not seen at the time, the observation was made later on a computer screen, a common scenario in similar cases.

This case was classified as B, suggesting a probable explanation. Although the witness initially thought it was an unidentified object, photographic and technical analysis supports the hypothesis of an insect. Air traffic records and local testimonies provided no additional information. The GEIPAN notes that such cases, based on post-viewing images, are common and require careful analysis.