Two women were taking selfies in a waterfall pool, smiling for the camera. It wasn’t until they looked back at the photos that people online started pointing to something in the background.
In both shots, a red circle highlights the rocky cliff face behind the waterfall. In the top image it’s on the right side. In the bottom image it’s on the left. Inside the circle, pale shapes appear that some viewers say look like human figures standing in the mist.
#### “What this camera captured should never have seen the light of day…”
That’s the caption that started circulating with these photos, and it didn’t take long for the images to go viral.
What people are saying:
– Ghost/paranormal theory: Commenters claim the shapes are spirits or “entities” caught on camera near the waterfall.
– Pareidolia: Others say it’s just the brain finding patterns in rock, water spray, and shadows. The waterfall’s mist + wet rock often creates shapes that look like people.
– Other people: Some argue they’re just other tourists standing on rocks behind the falls, out of focus.
#### The reality check
Without location data or the original full-res images, it’s impossible to confirm what the shapes are. Waterfalls are famous for optical illusions:
1. Water spray + light can create bright spots that look like faces or bodies
2. Wet rock formations often resemble human silhouettes
3. Compression and low resolution in viral copies make details even harder to tell
There’s no verified report of an incident at this location, and the women in the photos appear to be smiling and unaware of anything unusual while taking the selfies.
#### Bottom line
The camera captured a fun day at a waterfall — and the internet did what it always does: found something in the background and ran with it. Whether it’s rock, mist, or other people, there’s no evidence of anything dangerous or sinister here.
It’s a good reminder: viral “ghost” photos usually have a very normal explanation once you zoom out.
