Scottish Mirage no 2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another part of the mirage in Scottish Mirage, this time on the mainland of Fife.

This is an excellent example of a looming Superior Mirage. This was taken with the zoom full out Fife at this point must be more than 15 miles away.

I've rotated it to straighten the horizon and cropped the excess whit bits out.

We do get these mirages here throughout the year and it's interesting to watch them change in front of your eyes, or as you walk along.

I have deliberately left in the sandy beach for perspective.

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windosil (762) 2009-06-12 8:46

Even better than the last as a demonstration of optics, but could almost be mistaken for a photo of the Forth road bridge. It shows clearly the reflections produced by the hot air above the cooler layers near the sea. And gannets for good measure!
Thanks,
Winifred