Cool Optical Illusion

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Meat, Dec 9, 2018.


  1. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    Hopefully this makes sense. I see a ship in the harbor that looks enormous. When I drive to the bluff to get a better look it then appears much much smaller even though I’m much closer. There’s a small elevation drop but nothing major. The initial view is always partially obstructed by buildings and homes which I suspect is part of the illusion. I’ve shown other people this and it’s usually followed by WTF?!?! Lol.
     
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  2. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    I'd ask for pics , but that probably wouldn't show the perspective that you are seeing.
     
  3. Bandit99

    Bandit99 Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    It's probably temperature inversion but I'm half drunk so...perfect scenario for it, sea, land and land is elevated...
     
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  4. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

    Put the binoculars down while you're driving.
     
  5. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

    [worthless]
     
  6. Seawolf1090

    Seawolf1090 Retired Curmudgeonly IT Monkey Founding Member

    Certain atmospheric conditions can cause a magnifying effect.
     
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  7. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    ^^^^Yes. I can read the letters on the ship clearly from the start. Get to the bluff and I holler “WTF?!” They are too small to read. It’s amazing!!!!!! Lol. :D
     
  8. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    Maybe there's kryptonite in the holler !!!
     
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  9. chelloveck

    chelloveck Diabolus Causidicus

    Was it the USS Escher? :D
     
  10. 3cyl

    3cyl Monkey+++

    I suspect its like the sun and moon when they're rising or setting, When they're high in the sky or in the ships case out on ocean, there's not much to gauge them to and they look smaller
     
  11. arleigh

    arleigh Goophy monkey

    like the desert at the right angle you can get a mirage .
     
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  12. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Tequila has the same effect on me, Usually when I see boobies?
     
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  13. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    The ship is moving, Meat. It is farther away and downhill.

    Quit running your friends up and down the hill sloping away from your house and the sea.
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2018
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  14. oldman11

    oldman11 Monkey+++

    ( Jack Daniels)
     
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  15. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    No drugs or alcohol needed for this crazy illusion. I’m going to try and get some pics in the near future. Nobody doubts me and gets away with it. :whistle:
     
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  16. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    Well the same illusion happened one day with an aircraft carrier. I was like “Wtf?! That’s the biggest aircraft carrier ever!” When I drove to the bluff I said WTF happened?! It looks like a toy ship now!!!” This is really cool.
     
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  17. hot diggity

    hot diggity Monkey+++ Site Supporter+++

    I wish I had some bluffs to climb up on to see this sort of thing. Best I can do is climb a tree of go up on a widows walk. Sometimes being a flat lander sucks, unless you're on a bicycle.
     
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  18. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    THIS!
     
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  19. Meat

    Meat Monkey+++

    You jerks are going to force me to drive a couple hours to prove this. I could make a phone call or two but we all know when you want a job right what one does. :whistle:
     
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  20. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    I still think the bluff is inland from the house view of the ships.
     
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