Japanese photographer Kenichi Ohno makes regular visits to a local marsh to get to practice his nature photography.

People weren’t sure if what they were staring at was real or the result of Photoshop.

The image, which is titledGap, has been confirmed as being completely real.

Kenichi Ohno Bird Illusion Photo

A strange photo with a strong impact, said members of the jury.

It is interesting that we cannot immediately understand how it was taken.

It is one that was taken because of the windless conditions.

Marsh in Japan

It shows us that the slightest difference can make a big difference in a photograph.

So what is happening behind the egret that is causing the illusion?

In the upper right-hand corner, there is a cream-colored wall.

Bird illusion photo by Kenichi Ohno

Photo: Kenichi Ohno; Diagram by Jessica Stewart / My Modern Met

All you need is a skilled photographer with an eye for the scene.

Foto real, nao e manipulada digitalmente.

Depois que voce percebe o que ta acontecendo fica simples.

If the illusion still isn’t clear, this diagram allows us to see what’s happening.