The image featured in this article is a photograph of the Kobe Luminarie, an annual light festival in Kobe, Japan. The vibrant, colorful lights reflected in the water create an otherworldly atmosphere, making the scene appear both real and fantastical. The interplay of light and reflection adds a layer of surrealism, inviting viewers to question what is real and what is an illusion.

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