Brocken spectre, Bulgaria

In today’s photograph we present the ghostly image of a Brocken spectre at Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria. Despite appearances, there’s nothing paranormal about a Brocken spectre. It’s the magnified shadow of an observer cast in midair upon a cloud opposite a strong light source. Brocken spectres are rare but climb a mountain at dawn up to the misty slopes and you may be fortunate enough to witness the effect.
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