By Emma Reynolds 
If you’ve been on social media recently, chances are you’ve come across a photo that has caused quite a stir. The photo, taken at a wedding in Hawaii, shows the bride and groom with their heads seemingly missing and replaced by gray boxes. Many were quick to label it as a possible “glitch in the Matrix” or a Photoshop fail. However, the explanation behind this viral photo has finally been revealed.
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At first glance, the photo does seem like something out of the movie “The Matrix,” where a glitch or anomaly in the virtual reality causes things to appear distorted. But the real reason behind this bizarre photo is actually a simple case of using the wrong camera settings.
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According to the wedding photographer, the photo was taken on an iPhone using the “portrait” mode, which creates a depth effect by blurring the background while keeping the subject in focus. However, the photographer had accidentally switched on the “high dynamic range” (HDR) mode, which combines multiple exposures to create a more detailed image. This caused the bride and groom’s faces to be replaced by gray boxes due to the two conflicting processes.
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But why did the photo go viral? It’s likely due to the popularity of conspiracy theories and the intriguing nature of the “glitch in the Matrix” concept. Many people were quick to jump to conclusions and even question the authenticity of the photo. However, TechRadar reached out to the photographer and confirmed that it is indeed a real photo, just with a minor camera setting error.
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This viral photo serves as a reminder that not everything we see on the internet is as it seems. In the age of social media, photos and videos can easily be manipulated, and it’s important to take a step back and analyze things with a critical eye before jumping to conclusions. In this case, the truth is far less mysterious and more human error than a supernatural glitch.
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But the story doesn’t end there. The photographer also revealed that he actually has a version of the photo where the bride and groom’s faces are fully visible. The couple has given him permission to share the photo with the world, finally putting the “glitch in the Matrix” theory to rest.
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In the end, this viral photo may have caused confusion and intrigue, but it also serves as a reminder to always question what we see online and to never underestimate the power of human error. So the next time you come across something strange on the internet, take a moment to pause and think before you jump to any conclusions. You never know, the truth might just be simpler than you think.