Mirage in the Desert

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    I took this shot of the 'mirage' through the coach window as we were travelling at 60mph through the desert between Abu Simbel & Aswan in the early afternoon sun.

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    1. linda yvonne 59 months ago | reply

      Wonderful shot. What is the explanation for a mirage. I will have to look it up

    2. Michael Gwyther-Jones 59 months ago | reply

      Hi Linda Yvonne,
      The mirage is caused by the desert heat and its effect on the light as we see it. It creates the illusion of water in the desert! The facinating thing is you can even see reflections of the hills in the water which doesn't exist!

    3. honeypestypie 59 months ago | reply

      It's incredible that the heat and the light created the illusion!! It looks so real! I can see the water there!!! You must've had such a awesome travelling! Awesome shot. Thanks for sharing!

    4. mario.soure 55 months ago | reply

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    5. tomas teneketzis 55 months ago | reply

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    6. n0vk 55 months ago | reply

      WOW, this photo is AMAZING!
      Your photo deserves double the EXCELLENCE!!!

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    7. °°*ROSA*°° 47 months ago | reply

      Great shot!!!

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    8. GôDiNô 39 months ago | reply

      Very nice,thanks for sharing!
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