Defying the Laws of Physics: Perfectly Timed Photos That'll Blow Your Mind

1. The Moon as a Sail

Potential Camera: Nikon P900 Where to Purchase: Amazon Average Price: $548* You'll be doing double takes after seeing this well-timed picture, and it's incredible how big the moon can appear at sea. Often referred to as the "Moon Illusion," this optical illusion causes the moon to appear as a massive, looming celestial body as it approaches the horizon.

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Pinterest (@inspiremoreofficial) The Moon as a Sail NASA claims that the "illusion" stems from the way our brains interpret visual data. Nevertheless, the moon's deceitful nature produces some amazing shots, such as this one in which the sail of the boat appears to be a celestial body.

2. A Cityscape with Lights

Potentially Employed Camera: Olympus OMD EM-5 Mark II Where to Purchase: Roberts Camera Average Price: $900* Even though they may appear to be an ordinary feature of every city and suburban neighbourhood, streetlights can have a certain beauty when photographed in a particular way. This image shows a swirl of city lights that resemble celestial bodies surrounding a yellow moon.

A Cityscape via Pinterest (@itskylecarey) With its ultra-advanced image stabilisation technology, the $900 Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mark II might have been used to take this beautiful picture of a moon surrounded by lights.