How can I see myself as semi-transparent in a window and still see what is behind it?
In: Physics
There are two effects here. First, neither source of light over powers the other. Typically, the sun lights up the background and a much weaker but closer light powers your visage. Second, you can see both because both sources of light make it to your eye. The deconstruction into your awareness that these are two separate images overlaid onto each other is a product of your brain’s analysis. I would venture to say that experience also helps guide you a great deal. You know what it means to see yourself reflected, so your brain anticipates this and easily recognizes it.
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