Fata Morgana by Richardphotos
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Description
I learned the words Fata Morgana this evening after reading and article claiming some Chinese had seen a city in the sky.
A Fata Morgana (Italian: [ˈfaːta morˈɡaːna]) is an unusual and complex form of superior mirage that is seen in a narrow band right above the horizon. It is the Italian name for the Arthurian sorceress Morgan le Fay, from a belief that these mirages, often seen in the Strait of Messina, were fairy castles in the air or false land created by her witchcraft to lure sailors to their death. Although the term Fata Morgana is sometimes applied to other, more common kinds of mirages, the true Fata Morgana is not the same as an ordinary superior mirage, nor is it the same as an inferior mirage.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fata_Morgana_(mirage)
Comments (24)
awesome image
thanks for the interesting info. this is a cool image and I like the city skyline.
Spectacular image!
splendid photograph about a big sea...wonderful colors...and I see a town on the light background !!! excellent !!!
This is a fantastic shot Richard and I very much like the story.
AMAZING CAPTURE!
Superb image and very interesting infos about the mirages, excellent work, Richard!
Cool capture - I don't remember if it was this type but a saw a program that said the sinking of the Titanic was partly caused by unusual retractions like mirages caused by the very cool temperatures and still air that night. Very strange even today when we have a better understanding.
Amazing and beautiful... I love this seascape !!!
Awesome,mystical capture, Richard. Like an abstract painting.
Great info and shot.
This is really beautiful, Richard!!!!!
Wonderful capture,Richard looks fantastic**********
Interesting infos and fantastic capture, thanks for sharing, Richard !
Awesome
Spectacular image
Exellent shot.
Strange phenomenom : i didn't know it exists.. Thanks for sharing ! Great image !
marvelous
This is SO COOL!!!!
Wow what a breathtaking view !
Beautiful seascape and atmosphere.
I see clty structures in the background too .
Magnificent presentation and interesting information !
Awesome shot! Your title and description perfectly illustrates the barely visible skyline in the background! Very creative!
Nice capture of the power of the sea...
This is a killer shot...