In your opinion, do UFOs and/or aliens exist? (in any context) - please feel free to elaborate on what you think is out there (or what isn't)
As previously mentioned, a UFO stands for "unidentified flying object", so a UFO is not necessarily alien. So, yes, I believe UFOs exist, however I don't believe a UFO constructed or built or associated with aliens has ever visited Earth though. I've never seen any solid evidence to suggest alien UFOs have visited Earth and famous incidents like Roswell have been debunked and explained away with the revealing of classified technology. However, I do believe there is probably other life in the galaxy, whether that be intelligent, complex life or simple, microbial life. The odds of life occurring is still a question being answered by science, so I believe this will become clearer over time. As space between gravitationally unbound objects in the Universe expands, and considering the limitations of speed and energy, I doubt we will ever directly interact with or meet aliens.
Would you feel comfortable in openly admitting to the people in your life (outside of SF) that you believe/don't believe? (why?)
Sure. I have no problems with that.
Have you ever seen a UFO/alien/extra terrestrial? (and do you know anyone else that has?)
No. My friend claims he has seen alien UFOs before but I am skeptical.
If you were doing a photographic project based on the history of UFO activity in your country, what kind of images would you want to see (keeping in mind that getting to take one of a sighting will be near impossible)?
Maybe images of where the incidents occurred and photographs of possible alternative explanations.
As previously mentioned, a UFO stands for "unidentified flying object", so a UFO is not necessarily alien. So, yes, I believe UFOs exist, however I don't believe a UFO constructed or built or associated with aliens has ever visited Earth though. I've never seen any solid evidence to suggest alien UFOs have visited Earth and famous incidents like Roswell have been debunked and explained away with the revealing of classified technology. However, I do believe there is probably other life in the galaxy, whether that be intelligent, complex life or simple, microbial life. The odds of life occurring is still a question being answered by science, so I believe this will become clearer over time. As space between gravitationally unbound objects in the Universe expands, and considering the limitations of speed and energy, I doubt we will ever directly interact with or meet aliens.
Would you feel comfortable in openly admitting to the people in your life (outside of SF) that you believe/don't believe? (why?)
Sure. I have no problems with that.
Have you ever seen a UFO/alien/extra terrestrial? (and do you know anyone else that has?)
No. My friend claims he has seen alien UFOs before but I am skeptical.
If you were doing a photographic project based on the history of UFO activity in your country, what kind of images would you want to see (keeping in mind that getting to take one of a sighting will be near impossible)?
Maybe images of where the incidents occurred and photographs of possible alternative explanations.