This Bizarre World War II Photo with ‘Floating Trees’ is Not Photoshopped

Image of Finnish photographer Osvald Hedenström

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Pine trees were hung from cables which were connected to poles on the right-hand side of the road. The trees were strategically installed there to obscure the view from the nearby enemy Russian tower.

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A tree used to disguise a coastal defense ship in a photo taken by Esko Suomela.

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This Bizarre World War II Photo with ‘Floating Trees’ is Not Photoshopped

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Image of Finnish photographer Osvald Hedenström

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Pine trees were hung from cables which were connected to poles on the right-hand side of the road. The trees were strategically installed there to obscure the view from the nearby enemy Russian tower.

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A tree used to disguise a coastal defense ship in a photo taken by Esko Suomela.

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