What is this strange blue orb?

[Marla11]

I took this picture on Ft. Lauderdale beach in Fl. I graduated with a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in Photo and i have never seen anything like this blue orb at the top of my photo. It wasnt in any other photo. i didnt see it when taking the picture and i have no idea what it was. water spot? my most logical guess. but it sure doesnt look like water. any have an idea what it could be? spirits maybe??? lol...

[CaraRose]

Looks to me like a drop of water

[Frog]

That's what it looks like to me too. Hanging from your lens hood?
What I can't figure out is why it appears to be more in focus than the rest of the picture or how it got there.

[byjamesderuvoDHQ]

Considering the location, it could be water, but it's pretty much in focus for a drop of water hanging on the edge of the lens. And since you said this is the only image it appears on, I'm thinking a clear purple beach ball swung by the shot and you didn't notice it at the time. Either that or UFOs. :P

[BlueRob]

UFO no doubt!
The truth is out there!

[Frog]

I think james has it and I too now think it is a beach ball flying by.