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Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Who is Lue Elizondo? The ex-Pentagon official behind the controversial ‘1,000-foot UFO' photo
A photo claiming to show a 1,000-foot-wide UFO near the Four Corners region in US has stirred up widespread intrigue and scepticism across the internet. The grainy image, reportedly taken by a commercial airline pilot in 2021, shows a silver, disc-shaped object allegedly hovering over the landmark intersection of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. The image was recently presented by former Department of Defense employee Luis 'Lue' Elizondo during a panel organised by the UAP Disclosure Fund, according to the New York Post. (Also read: Mysterious underwater 'UFO base' believed to be alien hub spotted off Southern California coast) Internet users and sceptics were quick to analyse the photo, suggesting that the so-called flying saucer was nothing more than two crop irrigation circles seen from above. Some pointed out that one circle was darker than the other, giving the illusion of a shadow and making the formation appear like a single 3D object. Despite the criticism, Elizondo remained firm in his position, noting that the photo was presented merely to highlight the lack of a formal reporting system for pilots. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Elizondo offered a detailed explanation: 'As you know, I am always first to admit mistakes, but this is not one of those times,' he wrote. 'The facts regarding the photo I shared from a private pilot… are as follows: 2. The photo had NOT YET been vetted. 3. The dimensions I quoted were per the pilot's own assessment of what he saw, based on altitude and experience.' He stressed that the purpose of sharing the image was not to assert it as verified evidence, but to underscore a larger issue. 'This illustrates a bigger point here… when pilots come out to share what they feel may be anomalous, they are faced with fierce ridicule… and learn quickly not to ever share again.' Check out his post here: Noted UAP sceptic Mick West challenged the authenticity of the image, pointing out that shadow patterns in the surrounding hills don't align with claims of a large object casting its own shadow. Elizondo has previously faced criticism for promoting UFO evidence that was later debunked, with Pentagon officials disputing many of his claims. The panel, held in Washington, D.C., also featured US Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett, along with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb and nuclear physicist Eric Davis. Davis claimed that four alien species—'grays,' 'Nordics,' 'reptilian,' and 'insectoid'—have visited Earth.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Internet divided over photo of ‘1,000-foot UFO' near Four Corners: ‘Clearly a crop circle'
Is it really out of this world? A new photo claiming to be a 1,000-foot-wide UFO near the Four Corners is sending the internet into a frenzy over whether it's the real deal — or just an optical illusion. Internet sleuths claim the photo posted by controversial former Department of Defense employee Luis 'Lue' Elizondo — claiming to show a '1,000-foot'-wide silver, disc-shaped flying saucer — is really just two crop circles common in desert climates. 3 New photos indicating a 1,000-foot-wide UFO near the Four Corners had led the internet into a frenzy as to whether it is real, or nothing more than an optical illusion. Oversight Committee/UAPDF / SWNS A comparison with Google Maps in the same region shows two irrigation circles, with one darker than the other to make it appear as its shadow, posts showed. 'This is clearly a crop circle, not a UAP [unidentified flying object],' wrote user Dr. Diclosure. 'Mislabeling known terrestrial phenomena erodes public trust and undermines legitimate disclosure efforts. Please correct this mistake — your reputation is on the line,' they said. In several replies, the elusive picture was compared side-by-side to images of crop circles, which appeared nearly identical to the reported UFO. 'Are you guys serious? Have you never flown in a plane before? These agricultural circles are extremely common,' said user Jeff Knox. 3 The photo, which was posted by ex-Department of Defense employee Luis 'Lue' Elizondo — claiming to show a '1,000-foot'-wide silver, disc-shaped flying saucer — is really just two crop circles. Google/Airbus/Maxar / SWNS 'The second one just looks like they did a recent field burn of it. JFC, this is embarrassing, and why there is stigma in this topic,' Knox said. The photo went viral after Elizondo presented it at a UAP Disclosure Fund-organized panel. 'Captured near Four Corners at FL20 — estimated 600 – 1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped,' the UAP Disclosure Fund posted on X. 3 The crop circles are common in desert climates, as internet sleuths discovered that Google Maps in the same area shows two irrigation circles with one darker than the other to make it appear as its shadow. / SWNS The grainy photo was allegedly snapped by a commercial airline pilot in 2021 flying at 21,000 feet near the Four Corners landmark joining parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, Elizondo claimed. Elizonda had pointed to the apparent shadow cast by the large 'lenticular' object as part of the evidence for the existence of a physical craft in the photo. But noted UAP debunker Mick West pointed out that shadow patterns in the hills are counterfactual to the claim that the object is creating its own shadow, according to a blog post. Elizondo has previously come under fire for presenting evidence of UAPs or UFOs that were later debunked — with the Pentagon pushing back against claims that alien life is present on Earth. The UAP Disclosure Fund panel included US Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), and Harvard astrophysicist Professor Avi Loeb for a discussion Thursday in Washington, DC. Astrophysicist and nuclear engineer Eric Davis, another member of the panel, claimed during the event that there are four types of alien species that have visited planet Earth, namely 'grays,' 'Nordics,' 'reptilian' and 'insectoid.'
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Shocking '1000-ft UFO' photo has been shared by a Pilot
A newly released image allegedly showing a massive, 1,000-foot-wide UFO flying over the American Southwest has sent social media into a frenzy — but the internet quickly picked up on one specific detail that's casting serious doubt on the entire thing. The photo, unveiled during a UAP Disclosure Fund panel hosted by former State Department employee Luis 'Lue' Elizondo, claims to show a gigantic, silver disc-shaped craft hovering near the Four Corners region — where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado meet.✈️ NEW PHOTO (civilian pilot)Captured near Four Corners at FL210—estimated 600-1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, moments ago by @LueElizondo during our 'Science, National Security & Innovation' panel. Several speakers confirmed DoD & IC hold hundreds of… — UAP Disclosure Fund (@UAPDF) May 1, 2025 According to a post by the UAP Disclosure Fund on X (formerly Twitter), the object was 'Captured near Four Corners at FL20 — estimated 600 – 1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped.' They added: 'Several speakers confirmed [Department of Defense] and [Intelligence Community] hold hundreds of similar UAP images + sensor files still classified. It's time for full declassification and open scientific analysis.' Elizondo claims the photo was snapped by a commercial airline pilot back in 2021 while flying at 21,000 feet, using what he described as an 'average camera.' During the panel, he pointed to what he says is a shadow cast by the enormous 'lenticular' craft — using it as evidence to support the image's authenticity. However, he was quick to add: 'I could not vouch for the veracity of this photograph, because I didn't take it.'⬅️LEFT: a photo of a "UFO" presented by UFO lobbyists to credulous members of Congress today➡️RIGHT: a photo of normal irrigation circlesThe UFO lobby asked @RepLuna, @RepEricBurlison and @RepTimBurchett for $1 billion in taxpayer funds to hunt UFOs. — Steven Greenstreet 🐷 (@MiddleOfMayhem) May 1, 2025 But despite the dramatic reveal, critics aren't buying it — and they've all noticed something suspicious about the supposed UFO. Notably, several debunkers argue the image looks eerily similar to irrigation circles, which are common in arid farming regions like the one surrounding Four Corners. Mick West, a well-known sceptic and UAP debunker, weighed in, pointing out that the shadow patterns in the nearby hills don't match up with Elizondo's claims. He suggested that the object in the photo isn't casting a shadow at all, undermining the argument that it's a solid, physical craft. Elizondo, who's previously drawn criticism for presenting questionable UFO footage, has often been accused of overhyping unverified evidence — with the Pentagon itself pushing back on suggestions that alien life is here on Earth. The panel, held in Washington, D.C., wasn't short on big claims. Alongside Elizondo were US Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett, and Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Also present was astrophysicist and nuclear engineer Eric Davis, who confidently claimed that there are 'four types' of alien species that have visited Earth — 'grays, Nordics, reptilian and insectoid.' Despite the bold declarations, the UAP Disclosure Fund has yet to respond to requests for comment — and with no independent verification of the image, the debate around it is likely to rage on. Whether you believe it's a flying saucer or just a field, everyone seems to be spotting the same thing — and it's not aliens.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
1,000-foot UFO image sparks debate: Alien truth or optical illusion?
A new photo claiming to show a massive, 1,000-foot-wide UFO hovering above the American Southwest has been released by UFO disclosure activists, and immediately ridiculed by critics who say the 'craft' looks more like farmland than flying saucer, reported the New York Post. The image was presented by controversial former Pentagon insider Luis 'Lue' Elizondo during a UAP Disclosure Fund panel on Thursday in Washington, DC The event, titled Science, National Security & Innovation , featured several US lawmakers and scientists and aimed to push for full declassification of UFO data held by the government. 'Captured near Four Corners at FL210, estimated 600–1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped,' read the accompanying caption posted by the UAP Disclosure Fund on X. The photo, reportedly taken by a commercial airline pilot in 2021, appears to show a silvery disc casting a large shadow on the Earth below. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Leeds: Born Between 1940-1975 You May Be Eligible For This Life Cover Reassured Get Quote Undo Elizondo said the image was taken with a 'civilian-grade' camera and noted he 'could not vouch for the veracity of this photograph, because I didn't take it.' Still, he pointed to the visible shadow as evidence that the object had physical presence. The group also claimed 'several speakers confirmed DoD & IC hold hundreds of similar UAP images + sensor files still classified.' But online sleuths weren't impressed. Prominent UFO skeptic Mick West led the backlash, arguing the 'saucer' is likely just a set of circular crop irrigation fields, common in desert regions, and said the shadows in nearby hills contradict the claim of a flying object casting its own. Elizondo has previously faced criticism for presenting 'evidence' of UFOs that turned out to be misidentified or debunked, and the Pentagon has distanced itself from many of his past claims. The panel included Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), and Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb . One panelist, nuclear physicist Eric Davis , went further, claiming Earth has been visited by four alien species : 'grays,' 'Nordics,' 'reptilian,' and 'insectoid.'
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Science
- New York Post
‘1,000-foot UFO' near Four Corners landmark allegedly seen in newly released photo taken by commercial pilot
They're getting lost in the saucer. A new photo claiming to show a 1,000-foot-wide UFO in the American Southwest has been released by unidentified aerial phenomenon disclosure activists — but critics claim the 'disclosure' is more of an embarrassing mistake. Controversial former State Department employee and activist Luis 'Lue' Elizondo hosted a UAP Disclosure Fund organized panel during which he released an alleged photo of a '1,000-foot' wide, silver, disc-shaped flying saucer. Advertisement 'Captured near Four Corners at FL20 — estimated 600 – 1,000 ft in diameter, silver-hued, disc-shaped,' the UAP Disclosure Fund posted on X. 'Several speakers confirmed [Department of Defense] and [Intelligence Community] hold hundreds of similar UAP images + sensor files still classified,' the advocacy group alleged, adding, 'It's time for full declassification and open scientific analysis.' Advertisement The grainy photo was allegedly snapped by a commercial airline pilot in 2021 as it flew at 21,000 feet near the Four Corners landmark joining parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, Elizondo claimed. He pointed to the apparent shadow cast by the large 'lenticular' object as part of the evidence for the existence of a physical craft in the photo. The UAP disclosure advocate claimed the photo was taken by an 'average camera' — but stated he 'could not vouch for the veracity of this photograph, because I didn't take it,' video showed. Critics were quick to challenge the presentation — with many eagle-eyed debunkers claiming the photo merely showed irrigation circles that are common in desert climates. Advertisement Noted UAP debunker Mick West pointed out that shadow patterns in the hills are counterfactual to the claim that the object is creating its own shadow, according to a blog post. Elizondo has previously come under fire for presenting evidence of UAPs or UFOs that were later debunked — with the Pentagon pushing back against claims that alien life is present on Earth. Former State Department employee Luis 'Lue' Elizondo released the alleged photo a '1,000-foot' wide, silver, disc-shaped flying saucer. X/@LueElizondo The grainy photo was allegedly snapped by a commercial airline pilot in 2021 as it flew at 21,000 feet near the Four Corners landmark joining parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, Elizondo claimed. UAP Disclosure Fund/X Advertisement The UAP Disclosure Fund panel included Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), Harvard astrophysicist Professor Avi Loeb for discussion Thursday in Washington, DC. Astrophysicist and nuclear engineer Eric Davis, another member of the panel, claimed during the event that there are four types of alien species that have visited planet Earth, namely 'grays,' 'Nordics,' 'reptilian' and 'insectoid.' The UAP Disclosure Fund did not respond to The Post's request for comment.
