Fibonacci Spiral: is this photoshopped?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the authenticity of an image purportedly depicting a Fibonacci spiral, with participants questioning whether it is a genuine photograph or digitally altered. The conversation touches on the intersection of mathematics, aesthetics, and visual representation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the image's authenticity, suggesting it is photoshopped due to perceived inconsistencies, such as shadows not matching the water stream.
  • Others assert that the girl in the image appears real, indicating a division in perception regarding the elements of the photograph.
  • A participant notes that while the girl and water may be real, the Fibonacci spiral rectangles are likely altered, introducing a nuanced view on the image's components.
  • There is a playful inquiry about the visibility of the Fibonacci spiral itself, suggesting some participants may not see it as clearly as others.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the image is likely photoshopped, but there is disagreement on which specific elements are real or altered, indicating a lack of consensus on the overall authenticity of the image.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying interpretations of visual elements and their alignment with physical laws, but does not resolve the question of authenticity definitively.

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Is this possible? Or is it photoshopped? [PLAIN]http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8440/fibonacci.jpg
 
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She looks real to me
 
murshid_islam said:
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Is this possible? Or is it photoshopped?


[PLAIN]http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8440/fibonacci.jpg[/QUOTE]

Although we can all see the beauty of mathematics in this image, the laws of physics say to me that it is photoshopped.
 
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I think it's photoshopped too. To bad, I would love it if it were real...
 
+1 on Photoshopped. She has a shadow, but the water stream does not.
 
Photoshopped, but I'm having difficulty concentrating on the water...
 
What water?
 
:smile: nucleus. The water and the girl are real. The rectangles are photo shopped.

Is it giving too much away to ask, "what Fibonacci spiral"?
 
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