Optical Illusions For Holiday Photos

A classic optical illusion in France is of yourself or your friend leaning towards the Eiffel Tower with your right hand up, appearing to be supporting it like a flying buttress.

Flag of France.

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France.

How do you creat the optical illusion? Like this.

Flag of Italy.

Photo by Vin7474 in Wikimedia under optical illusions.

In Italy the same photographic trick is popular with The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

You could do the same with any tall tower or building, even your hotel, or your own home, or a wall inside your home.

Another trick would be to hold a small pet or puppet so that it appears to be on top of a building in the distance or a high cupboard or shelf.

You can see some examples in an old Hogarth painting called The Importance of Knowing Perspective.

Useful Websites
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8694669/On-second-thought-Hilarious-photos-capture-perfectly-timed-snaps-trick-eyes.html
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/work-of-art/satire-on-false-perspective

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Angela Lansbury is a travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
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Cathedral Cove, Coromandel New Zealand, the Cave And The Trompe L'oeuil Photo Opportunity

Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, New Zealand. Photo Micknz at English Wikipedia

It's at the north end of the north island.

This is the New Zealand flag. The Australian flag has an exta large star under the flag.


I was alerted to this wonderful place by writer Geoff Parkes who posted this on Facebook.

Spot the author, says Geoff Parkes. It s a classic shot, pretending to hold up the Eiffel Tower or a large building. Yet, although it's not new, it is a surprise and delight every time.


Doesn't this beach have everything, waves, sand, caves, giant rocks. The perfect place for a paddle or a selfie.

If travelling from American or Europe, I suggest you get a flight with a stopover at Singapore and another in Australia.

Useful Websites
Tripadvisor
Wikipedia
Wikivoyage
Wikitravel
https://www.newzealand.com/sg/

About the Author
Angela Lansbury is a travel writer and photographer. She is British and has lived in the UK, the USA, and Singapore. Many more posts on language and sights worlwide.
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