Before we start I’d like to invite you to warmly welcome Jill Harness, our new writer to join this blog. Jill has already introduced herself in her first post, but I felt it would be proper if I did another introduction myself. Jill’s journalistic background and professional writing experience (along with her passion for art) are just the right qualities this blog needed. She’ll be helping me by adding more professionally written content, and bringing some fresh ideas to this site. I feel enthusiastic, as I believe we started making progress in right direction. Specially after my decision to professionalize Mighty Optical Illusions properties.
Illusion wise, as the Dies Irae noticed: “…anyone who sees this photograph (taken by Frans Lanting of National Geographic) thinks its photoshopped.” In reality, the tinted orange background is produced by a soaring dune shined by the morning sun – a backdrop for the hulks of camel thorn trees in Namib-Naukluft Park!
Isn’t this a painting?
Is it a real photograph?
o.O
it is a photogragh
no, its a painting…
no its real. when it says ‘a backdrop’ it means that the sand dune is like a backdrop, not an actual backdrop painting. read peoples!
it says it is a photogragh tht people think is photoshopped
Read the article . It is a ( non-photoshopped ) photograph .
it is a real photo. http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/camel-thorn-trees-namibia/
there is a face hidden ?!?
I think, i see it.
No, it’s a real picture that looks like it was painted or drawn. No face. So cool!
very cool
First of all, welcome Jill.
What a beautiful photo! It’ a great piece of Art. It’s a great way to welcome Jill…….:)
the backround looks like a painting but then it also looks kinda real
it is actually really pretty and amazing. I wish I could frame it and put it in my room.
…wow. No matter how much I look at it, it still doesn’t look at all realy. Incredible.
Here’s some info on how he got the shot from the photographer’s web page:
http://www.lanting.com/ghost-trees-namibia.html
It seems that there is less contrast in the original; the trees are darker in this shot thus it looks more like a painting.
I grew up there. It is absolutely beautiful, even more so when you see it for yourself!
i didn’t even think the trees were real, never mind the background! Oh, and welcome Jill!
This picture was taken at Wonderland…
I can’t believe it. I believe you, but…wow, that’s an amazing photo.
beautiful and serene
so its now my new background on my pc!
I Don’t Get It!
I am in awe of your talented eye and applications, Jill! I have had an interest in photography all my life and am going to venture into digital applications in just a few days (a true novice). You are an inspiration and I will be looking to find more of your heart and soul creations in the near future.
But…where’s the illusion?
awesome!!
I still can’t believe it is a photo!! Cool though…
why is it called an illusion when it’s a photo of nothing that messes up your head???…oh right! the orange stuff makes you think it’s not a real pic.