Google Earth Finds Some Strange Things

An Escher Effect

This photo is what happens when two satellite pictures get stitched together: you get an interesting take of the earth. This picture combines two aerial images of buildings in Paris, France. They were both taken from different vantage points. Since the buildings’ photos were taken from a different angle, the buildings located on the edges of the photo look like they are leaning towards those standing next to them.

A Google Maps Screenshot of building shot from an aerial view

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If you look at this from a different perspective, it can also appear as though they are leaning away from each other, too. If you’re familiar with M.C. Escher’s artwork, then you get why this has an Escher effect. If you don’t, go ahead and Google it!

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