A Face In The Crowd

If Art often imitates Nature, then surely the opposite is true: Nature can and does imitate Art. Walking through the forest, I was struck by this likeness of a human face.

There is a scientific term for such an occurrence: it’s called pareidolia and denotes the brain’s capacity to see faces and forms in trees, rocks, and clouds. Of course, others just ascribe this to imagination. In any case, it can be a memorable experience.

No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Location: South Surrey, British Columbia

Date: April 2026

Source: iPhone 15 Pro in RAW setting

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