Thanks for the quick response! I did show the group, people were very excited. The guide had me email the pic to their tour company, which I did, I just haven't heard back from them yet.
My camera is a Panasonic Zumix DMC-ZS20. It's this one right here: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Sensitivity-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B00728ZBA2. It was set on automatic with flash on.
I've really enjoyed showing different people and getting their reactions. Pretty much everyone has found it interesting but has believed there is some physical explanation for it. I am open to hear it if so, but from having been there as it was taken I really think there is something more to it. I would be skeptical if someone else showed it to me, so I understand their reaction.
The reason why my bf asked for my camera and snapped it in the first place was because he said he "felt" something in that corner- he can't really explain it but he was drawn to taking that picture for some reason (I am the one who always takes pics, so it was unusual in the first place for him to ask for the camera and use it). He and I have been pretty freaked out from this, I have to admit!
Panasonic Lumix ZS20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00728ZBA2/
And Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T7QSV8/
Are both solid performers.
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