Helpful Posts: This afternoon when I came home there was a city skyline on the horizon that wasn't there yesterday. It is an example of the phenomenon known as fata morgana. It is a mirage that is above the horizon in this case giving the appearance of tall buildings.
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25th December 2013, 02:41 AM #1
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Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Last edited by NorthernFocus; 25th December 2013 at 02:09 PM.
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25th December 2013, 03:41 AM #2
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Without reading and just looking at the pic got thinking that Dan must have found a new angle on Colorado.
Now with the explanation - some image you caught. Never seen the likes of this before.
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25th December 2013, 08:31 AM #3
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What a find! I, too, have to google the phrase before I know what it is. I don't believe I have ever seen one before either... Now I can remind myself to look.
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25th December 2013, 09:16 AM #4
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Suitably educated in this strange phenomenon now. Thanks!
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26th December 2013, 04:58 AM #5
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
The natural world never ceases to amaze.
We had more FM this evening but at the wrong angle to the sun. The current weather pattern is supposed to hold for a couple more days so hopefully will get another shot or two at it.
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26th December 2013, 05:56 AM #6
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If I remember correctly, this is the second optical phenomenon that you photographed for us. Exceptionally well done!
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26th December 2013, 06:14 AM #7
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Thanks, Mike. Yes I posted one a while back but not nearly as dramatic as this one.
Originally Posted by Mike Buckley
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26th December 2013, 06:49 AM #8
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That is quite amazing Dan and must be quite disconcerting when see it out of the corner of your eye - that would make me do a double take for sure!
Thank you for sharing and count me as another who was just educated on this phenomenon.
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26th December 2013, 09:19 AM #9
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Dan...Alaska is beautiful...You also have Sarah Palin apart from all those phenomenon. She is a looker too.
I will particularly be interested in seeing another one of those shots.
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26th December 2013, 10:07 AM #10
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Amazing image!
Who knew that La Fata Morgana (known as Morgan Le Fey in English) was a sorceress, half-sister to and enemy of King Arthur in English legend? I love it when names go all around the world and back.Last edited by davidedric; 26th December 2013 at 10:35 AM. Reason: spelling mistake!
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26th December 2013, 02:12 PM #11
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Exactly. It caught my attention because the skyline was completely different. Looked like a city on the horizon. Originally Posted by ShaneS
Not any more. She moved to Arizona. She's a good example of how far a pretty face can get you in life. That's also one of the pitfalls of democracy. Originally Posted by IzzieK
Another interesting tidbit. It makes sense then naming such a phenomenon after such a person. Originally Posted by davidedric
I'm off work today and it looks like the weather is holding up. So I may get the opportunity for additional images to day. Maybe with a longer lens.
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26th December 2013, 05:39 PM #12
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Incredibly awesome !!!!!
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26th December 2013, 09:44 PM #13
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
A very intriguing and educational post.
Thanks for sharing this.
Sergio
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5th January 2014, 11:48 PM #14
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That is unbelievable! Wow.
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6th January 2014, 02:37 AM #15
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Re: Ciudad de la Fata Morgana
Great catch Dan! I am amazed at how clear the phenomenon is in this capture!
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6th January 2014, 12:52 PM #16
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Thanks, guys. Those conditions persisted for several days though never quite as dramatic as that afternoon.
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6th January 2014, 03:38 PM #17
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Amazing Dan,if you had only told me about this without the image i would probably have thought you were still full of xmas cheer
Great capture!
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