Barra da Tijuca UFO Photo 3

Infamous photo (3 of 5 taken) near Barra da Tijuca on May 7, 1952, claimed to be of a UFO (OVNI). The authenticity of these photos has been questioned due to light source inconsistencies within the photos.

Photos

A selection of most relevant photos related to Barra da Tijuca UFO Photo 3.

Recent photo of Barra da Tijuca beach and town, taken in 2013.

Five photos taken near Barra da Tijuca on May 7, 1952, claimed to document a "flying saucer" or UFO.

Infamous photo (2 of 5 taken) near Barra da Tijuca on May 7, 1952, claimed to be of a UFO (OVNI).

Several prominent scientists and skeptics, including Menzel, sited the odd light and shadows in this photo to prove the photos were faked. The shadows on the trees indicated a light source in contrast of the rest of the photos.

Barra da Tijuca UFO Photo #5 had less detail and appeared to show a north-south oriented object.

Related Incidents

Barra da Tijuca Photos

May 1952

Photographer Ed Keffel and reporter João Martins claim to have witnessed - and documented with five famous photos - a UFO near Barra da Tijuca, Brazil. The authenticity of these photos has been in question for years. On May 7, 1952, at approximately 4:30 PM local time, photographer Ed Keffel took...