3rd Place 2013 “Share the Experience” contest for the National Park Foundation. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area - Lake Powell, UT 31-Oct-2011 3:50PM Look carefully, is it real or...? But...how can that be his shadow? This canyon housed a pool of water that was sheltered from any wind, making it a perfect mirror for the canyon walls lit by the late afternoon sun. This view creates the illusion of a hiker walking right along the edge of a cliff canyon wall. For additional interest, the image can be viewed normally or upside down
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Lake Powell, UT 31-Oct-2011 3:50PM This canyon housed a pool of water that was sheltered from any wind, making it a perfect mirror for the canyon walls lit by the late afternoon sun. The image can be viewed normally or upside down. This view is upside down, not immediately obvious until you notice the dirt and rocks and grass in the “sky”. When viewed in normal orientation, the reflection is interesting, but lacks the visual challenge and illusion.
