This photo was taken by my brother just 21 km from our house!

 

There are days when everyday life brings unexpected surprises. That’s exactly what Alfredo Lo Grossa experienced during a simple walk near his house. That day, as the sun was setting behind the sea, he looked up and… stopped in his tracks. On the horizon, a luminous, almost human-like shape seemed to float in the golden sky. Intrigued, he pulled out his camera and captured the scene. A few hours later, the image spread across social networks. It went viral in an instant. Amidst amazement, curiosity and passionate debate, everyone had their own interpretation.

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Comments poured in under Alfredo’s post. For some, the silhouette evoked a benevolent, almost calming presence, like a light watching him from afar. Others saw it as a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world, to find some peace in the often too-fast pace of everyday life.

The more rational among us talk about aligned clouds, the simple reflection of the sun on the water, or perfectly orchestrated coincidence. But one thing is certain: whatever the explanation, the magic is undeniable. The image continues to fascinate precisely because it retains its mysterious atmosphere.

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The reason this photo is so compelling is because it evokes a universal phenomenon: pareidolia. This term refers to our tendency to see familiar shapes in things that are not actually familiar to us. A face in the clouds, a heart in coffee foam, a silhouette on the moon… our minds love to connect the dots.

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This reflex is far from meaningless. It reflects our need for meaning, our desire to believe that there is a connection between us and the world around us. These signs from the heavens, whether purely optical or not, stimulate our imagination and remind us that beauty is everywhere, even where we least expect it.

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