I agree with you Chriss. I think the image is a reflection coming from the trees and I also think his hat maybe the reflection of the pylons and bridge water distortion...

It's so clever the way spirits use whatever is handy to manifest themselves.

I think it's a cool picture and one of the best faces in water that I've ever took. I was really quite amazed when I first saw it.

Thank for the info on Oaks, curiously enough, my husband has a thing about oak. It's the only type of wood in our furniture, cabinets and stuff.
That's pretty nifty to know about it retaining memories. I like that... it's charming...