Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Psychedelic Drive

Paris, France.  Not far from Charles De Gaulle airport, this tunnel entrance is a work of art.  However, at certain times of day with the sun's angle just so, while driving about the speed limit, the play of light-shadow-light-shadow on one's eyes is almost painful.  Reminds me a bit of strobe lights from psychedelic light shows of the 60s without the slow-motion effect.  Not an experience you want to have while driving.  Good thing the sun's angle changes rather quickly, making the effect temporary.  This photo was taken on a subsequent drive through the tunnel when light and shadows were more diffuse and the journey much calmer.


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  1. Taken For GrantedJuly 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Rhythmic sun and shadow of the wrong frequency can trigger epileptic seizures in some people. Highly dangerous when driving a car. But your photo is an interesting one.

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    1. marthainviennaJuly 17, 2012 at 6:29 PM

      Actually, I was concerned exactly that might happen to us or another driver. I'm a bit surprised nothing has been done to the roof to soften the effect. As I wasn't driving, I closed my eyes but even that didn't help. It was a memorable experience but one neither of us want to repeat.

      Just noticed the rain spots or bugs on the windshield. Ooops.

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