The difference between the two photographs immediately raised questions. If the figure was simply a rock, shadow, or reflection, why did it appear to change position? If it was a person, how had that person reached the area without being noticed? The friends remembered that the rocks beside the waterfall were steep and difficult to access. There had been no clear trail leading to the place where the figure appeared to be standing.
They reviewed the pictures repeatedly, zooming in and comparing small details. Nothing offered a simple explanation. The image quality was not clear enough to identify a face, clothing, or other features, yet the shape was noticeable enough to leave them uncomfortable. What bothered them most was the possibility that someone had been nearby the entire time, silently watching while they believed they were alone.
Still uncertain, the women decided to show the photographs to the owner of the property where they were staying. They expected him to laugh, explain that the shape was a familiar rock formation, or tell them that other tourists often visited the waterfall from another direction. Instead, his response made the mystery feel even more serious.