You'd never guess these photos were taken on the beach

Light acts in a strange way in water, and that includes when you’re being photographed in it. While this might explain her distorted appearance, it doesn’t do much to explain the glum expression she has while in the pool. After all, who could stay in a bad mood at a fun pool party?

It’s possible that she looks much taller and happier in regular photos. Unfortunately, poolside pictures often break the rules and usually end up with an unintended and unflattering result. The magic of light refraction strikes again, and it’s a phenomenon that rarely works to anyone’s advantage. Hopefully, she got out of the pool before her fingers and toes got too wrinkled!