What’s wrong with this picture?

[Brian D]

@Mark Maulden that is very possible. But I still feel the image was "enhanced" with additional saturation. But by who? The person who took the image or BoatUS? Either way, I do like it but I don't at the same time. I see too many "doctored" photos, something I didn't see when we were still using film. I get it though. Even Ansel Adams "enhanced" his photos in the darkroom. But they were black and white photos, not color.

 

[Mark Maulden]

So, if Ansel would have had color capability, he would not have enhanced them?

 

[Kermit]

Don’t get me started on Ansel Adams. He manipulated his images beginning with exposing the film in the camera. Then while the film itself was developing. Then in printing. And by don’t get me started I mean don’t get me started on how great he was. He was basically single-handidly responsible for the creation of the national parks system. He was more than a great photographer. He was a great American!

 

[Kermit]

Speaking of M S Escher, here is his waterfall recreated.

That’s basically what’s going on in my mind. But PLEASE explain the waterfall!

 

[rgranger]

Does Seattle actually have a marina called shitshole?

I would totally slip my boat at a marina with that name.

 

[rgranger]

Why does everybody think that this boat does not have both sails set correctly (on port) for starboard jibe?

To me it looks like the kite is billowing to starboard but then the furled headsail is on the wrong side. But as soon as my eye saw that it was a strange shadow on the leading edge of the kite and it is actually set to port, it looked okay.

 

[Brian D]

That’s basically what’s going on in my mind. But PLEASE explain the waterfall!

Another optical illusion...

 

[Brian D]

So, if Ansel would have had color capability, he would not have enhanced them?

Ansel did shoot in color. But his best work is his B/W images. During my self study time in photography I ready anything Ansel Adams. Even studied his photos and have tried (operative word) to put the zone system to practice. I find myself looking at shadows for details. LOL!

Anyway, back to our regularly post about optical illusions.