Damn

It's really just the angle. In order for the illusion to look like it's actual 3D downward, it has to be painted a certain way. Haven't you seen the 3D art on the streets that has been posted on FS before? It looks so wierd from every angle besides one certain one. Like this: http://www.noupe.com/design/turning-2d-into-3d-seeing-the-new-angle.html

Yes, I understand how these work, but those trees aren't in the final picture. However, upon closer review, it's obvious why - the picture taken "from his perspective" isn't a panoramic picture (scrolling up) like I thought it was. It's just a straight-down picture. It completed does away with the 3D purpose of the design. Those trees aren't in the picture because whoever took that picture didn't pan up like they were supposed to.

There are 3 trees at the top of the final photo. Which trees are you talking about?

The GIANT ASS TREES like two feet from the guy that are WAY too big to be those tiny little trees at the top of the final photo, not to mention the fact that they're connected in the bottom photo, but not in the top photo.

They're giant because of the warp from the angle, maybe?. EDIT: I googled another image of this, and you're right; the biggest trees are supposed to be bigger. I just couldnt see the smaller trees on this photo, so I figured it was them.

Here's the other photo: http://imgur.com/TiZhh96

Oh god yes! Now everything's making senses! Thanks norwegiangirl.