Inferior mirage (w-051-34)

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An inferior mirage, sometimes to be seen over lake Markermeer, The Netherlands. The mirage is of peninsula Marken, about 40km distant. Taken at Wijdenes, The Netherlands, in April 1999.

Kodak Gold 100 film, exp. 1/60 seconds at f/10 with 1000mm lens.