In this ecotreasures ® magazine issue, we are rendering tribute to nature’s creative ways to surprise by means of optical illusions or by its grandeur per se. Thus, this special issue points up seven remarkable and awesome discoveries we have perceived and that demonstrate the above, describing one per each ecotreasures magazine’s category. Even though we have been dazzled by Mother Earth multiple times, we have selected distinguishable findings to share for purposes of this recognition. Keep reading to learn about a phenomenal optical illusion we saw during a guided ecotourism kayaking tour.

We were kayaking on Torrecilla Lagoon in Municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico. While on a cozy channel surrounded by mangroves and enjoying the tranquil ambience, we noticed a partial silhouette. Next to one of the trunks lying on the water, we noticed a submerged manta ray figure. However, we witnessed a great optical illusion of a manta ray, created by the trunk’s shadow on the water. It was fantastic! Do you want to look at it? Enjoy digging for the manta ray’s partial silhouette in this article’s photo gallery.

Expect the unexpected when exploring the outdoors. Be alert always. Different natural resources may conspire to stun you in unusual ways.