Is This Mind-Boggling Bird Photo Real or Fantasy?

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ More than ever, it's easy to be skeptical when you see an extraordinary photo. The rise of AI makes it reasonable to question everything you see, so it's only natural that Kenichi Ohno's award-winning images raised eyebrows. Fantasy or Reality? Ohno's image of an egret wading in shallow water caused a stir after it was awarded an honorable mention in the Nature in Japan photo contest. So, is it real or an expertly crafted piece of deception? ​[People Can’t Believe This Photo of a Bird Isn’t Photoshopped or AI-Generated](​ [READ IT NOW]( ​ [Become a Member of My Modern Met](=)​ Support creativity when you become a [member of My Modern Met](=). Your contribution will help us to continue our mission of spreading creativity and positivity online. Members enjoy an ad-free reading experience, a special discount towards My Modern Met Store purchases, and more. Thank you for your support! ​ Jessica Stewart Staff Writer Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630