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Lake reflection

Photo of Lake Matheson shows specular reflection in the water.

This photo of Lake Matheson shows specular reflection in the water of the lake with reflected images of Aoraki/Mt Cook (left) and Mt Tasman (right). The very still lake water provides a perfectly smooth surface for this to occur.

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Rights: Ruth Lawson, Image licensed through 123RF Limited
Published: 14 March 2012Size: 61.7 KB
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