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	Viewed only from a particular angle -anamorphic image

einbar

12-13-2008 12:48 AM

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An anamorphic image is a picture that can only be interpreted when viewed from a particular angle, or through a transforming optical device like a mirror.

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12-13-2008 9:25 AM

tabsey

Enjoyed. Cheers

12-13-2008 10:32 PM

einbar

12-14-2008 5:28 AM

magic2flash

your clips always interesting.

12-14-2008 5:49 AM

einbar

Thanks

12-14-2008 7:56 AM

Khestra

I just love those types of images -- nice find!!

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