If you're looking at this excellent photo by Dubbo Photo News' photographer Ken Smith and wondering how young Aubree got into a bucket of water, you're not alone!

This very clever photo takes advantage of light and colour to create an optical illusion. It's actually Aubree, 9, at play in a climbing frame during the recent school holidays. Well done, Ken!

It's no illusion, however, that the region's youngest residents are now back at school after a well earned break!