We all know that hotel site photos lie. Here’s proof!

Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the picture of its pool the trendy hotel Sofitel LA put on its site, and the one the Oyster hotel review site took. Noticeably absent from the official photo? The giant Macy’s looming over the swimming pool. Sorry, Macy’s might be magical but I don’t want to see a reflection of its towering edifice in the pool I’m trying to relax in.

L.A. Photo Fakeout: The magic of framing hides the magic of Macy’s [Oyster]

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