Bewitching Floors
The photograph displayed here is the acclaimed winner of the Siena International Photo Awards, recognized for its captivating optical illusion. The subject of the image is the floor of the Florence Cathedral.
As one traverses the expanse of this floor, it may initially appear as a vast and sparsely occupied space, intended to embody the simplicity and solemnity of religious existence. However, when observed from an elevated vantage point, the central area of the floor reveals an illusionary impression of a daunting 50-foot descent.
